Former Vice President Kamala Harris says she will not run for California governor in 2026

Former Vice President Kamala Harris will not run for California governor next year, leaving open the possibility that she could mount a third run for the White House in 2028. “Over the past six months, I have spent time reflecting on this moment in our nation’s history and the best way for me to continue fighting for the American people and advancing the values and ideals I hold dear,” Harris said in a statement released by her office Wednesday. Harris' decision extends a guessing game about her political future that started after she lost last year’s presidential election to Donald Trump.