Overview

• Harris announced July 30 that she will not run for California governor after six months of private reflection on her political trajectory
• She said her public service will shift from elected office to organizing and fundraising for Democratic candidates across the country
• The former vice president indicated she may pursue a third presidential campaign in 2028
• Her withdrawal fully opens the contest to replace term-limited Governor Gavin Newsom in the 2026 election
• The decision follows her 2024 presidential defeat by President Trump and months of deliberation over her future role