Former Vice President Kamala Harris introduced Wednesday that she won’t run for governor of California in 2026, placing an finish to hypothesis that she would search her state’s prime govt function after her loss to President Trump in November.
“In recent months, I have given serious thought to asking the people of California for the privilege to serve as their Governor. I love this state, its people, and its promise. It is my home. But after deep reflection, I’ve decided that I will not run for Governor in this election,” Harris stated in an announcement.
The previous vice chairman stated she frolicked reflecting over the previous six months since dropping the election, after taking on the Democratic ticket when former President Biden dropped out of the race.
“I have extraordinary admiration and respect for those who dedicate their lives to public service—service to their communities and to our nation. At the same time, we must recognize that our politics, our government, and our institutions have too often failed the American people, culminating in this moment of crisis,” Harris stated. “As we look ahead, we must be willing to pursue change through new methods and fresh thinking—committed to our same values and principles, but not bound by the same playbook.”
Harris was contemplating all her choices earlier than making her determination official and has made it clear she is just not performed with public service.
She stated Wednesday she is going to get extra energetic in serving to Democrats this cycle.
“For now, my leadership—and public service—will not be in elected office. I look forward to getting back out and listening to the American people, helping elect Democrats across the nation who will fight fearlessly, and sharing more details in the months ahead about my own plans,” Harris stated within the assertion.
Her determination is bound to gasoline additional hypothesis that she’s planning to mount one other bid for the White Home in 2028.
Former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and former California Legal professional Normal Xavier Becerra, Biden’s secretary of Well being and Human Providers, are among the many Democrats working to this point to switch Gov. Gavin Newsom (D), who’s time period restricted.
