Harris ruled out a run for governor, but did not say whether she plans to run for president again.
Kamala 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.Why It Matters
Despite Harris‘ loss to President Donald Trump in November’s presidential race, some Democrats have floated her as a potential candidate in 2028. She built up some goodwill in the party by improving Democrats‘ polling position after replacing former President Joe Biden as the party’s nominee, so some believe she could be a viable candidate if she had more time to run a campaign amid a better national environment.
Others, however, say she lost a winnable race, pointing to decisions like her approach to the conflict between Israel and Hamas, refusal to break from an unpopular Biden on some issues and campaigning with Republicans like former Representative Liz Cheney. Critics also say she would likely face questions about whether she was aware of Biden’s alleged health decline while in office.Kamala Harris Announcement: What We Know
Harris wrote in a statement Wednesday that she has „given serious thought to asking the people of California for the privilege to serve as their governor“ but decided she will „not run for Governor in this election.“
Harris did not say she plans to run for president but that she would share more details about her plans in the future.
„For now, my leadership—and public service—will not be in elected office“, Harris wrote. „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 of my own plans.
