Kamala Harris won’t run for California governor, clearing way for possible 2028 White House bid

Former Vice President Kamala Harris announced Wednesday she will not seek the governorship of her home state of California, setting up a possible 2028 run for the presidency.

“I love this state, its people and its promise,” Harris, 60, said in a statement. “It is my home. But after deep reflection, I’ve decided that I will not run for governor in this election.”

Former Vice President Kamala Harris has announced that she will not be running for California Governor. Tamara Beckwith/NY Post

Harris, a former senator and Golden State attorney general, added that “[f]or 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.”