Overview

• Harris announced on July 30, 2025 that she will not run for governor of California in the 2026 election.
• She stated she will not hold elected office “for now” and emphasized reconnecting with voters through listening tours.
• Her statement outlined intentions to launch a 501(c)(4) nonprofit, form a political action committee and back Democratic candidates nationwide.
• Her decision leaves a crowded Democratic primary in California without a clear frontrunner, reshaping the race to succeed Gov. Gavin Newsom.
• The move preserves her flexibility for a potential 2028 presidential campaign, though she has not confirmed any plans.