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

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

Summary

Kamala Harris announced she will not run for governor of California next year. She did not rule out a third run for the U.S. presidency in 2028. Harris plans to stay active in politics by supporting other Democratic candidates.

Key Facts

  • Kamala Harris decided not to run for California governor next year.
  • She is leaving open the possibility of running for president in 2028.
  • Harris has run for president twice before, in 2020 and 2024.
  • She plans to support Democratic candidates across the country.
  • Harris was the first woman, Black person, and person of South Asian descent to serve as the U.S. vice president.
  • She lost the 2024 presidential election to Donald Trump.
  • Harris' political career includes serving as a U.S. senator and state attorney general in California.

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