Former Vice President Kamala Harris is not entering California's 2026 race for governor, she announced Wednesday.

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,

K amala Harris' announcement that she is opting out of running for California governor fueled speculation that she could run for president again in 2028, and polls provide insight on her chances in a potential Democratic primary. Newsweek reached out to Harris' office for comment via email.