Lt. Gov. Eleni Kounalakis called Harris “a trailblazer, a fearless fighter for justice, and a dear friend. I’ve been proud to fight by her side for decades — through her rise in California and onto the national stage — and I’ve seen firsthand how her leadership has changed lives, uplifted communities, and made California and our nation stronger.”

Former Vice President Kamala Harris announced on Wednesday that she would not be seeking the governor's office in her home state of California via X post.