Former Vice President Kamala Harris said Wednesday she is not running for governor of California in 2026, keeping the door open for a 2028 presidential run.

Former Vice President Kamala Harris announced Wednesday that she would not run for governor of California in 2026, ending questions about her interest in the role but raising new ones about the 2024 Democratic presidential nominee’s plans for the future.

Former Vice President Kamala Harris has announced that she will not be running to replace Gavin Newsom as governor of California.

Kamala Harris’ announcement that she would not enter the race for California governor was quickly followed by burst of praise from Democrats who’ve already launched their campaigns. That’s a familiar ritual whenever a big name candidate decides not to run,

Democrats remain favored to hold the seat now occupied by term-limited Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom, in a state where Republicans have not won a statewide election in nearly two decades.

Former Vice President Kamala Harris announced Wednesday that she will not run for governor of California in the 2026 election.

On "Forbes Newsroom," Matt Taglia, Senior Director of Emerson College Polling, discussed a new Emerson poll on the California gubernatorial race.