A June poll from Emerson College showed Harris losing her edge in a hypothetical 2028 Democratic presidential primary. The poll showed former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg in the lead with 16% of support, while Harris closely trailed with 13% of support. California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) clinched 12% of support in the recent poll.

Former U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris made public on Wednesday her long-awaited decision about her political future, announcing that, after careful consideration, she will not run for governor of California.

Former Vice President Kamala Harris (D) has tipped her hand on her plans for her political future. After much speculation, Harris announced Wednesday that she would not run for California's governorship in 2026,