Former Vice President Kamala Harris confirmed Wednesday she won’t enter the 2026 California governor’s race, ending months of mounting speculation about a return to politics after a crushing defeat in the 2024 presidential race to Donald Trump.
“For now, my leadership – and public service – will not be in elected office. I look forward to getting back out and listening to the American people, helping elect Democrats across the nation who will fight fearlessly, and sharing more details in the months ahead about my own plans,” Harris wrote in a statement.
Harris said she would share “more details in the months ahead” about her plans but this decision could give her the ability to make a presidential run in 2028.
