Kamala Harris Signals Potential Return to Politics After 2024 Loss

The outgoing vice president is keeping her options open, with speculation about a 2026 California gubernatorial run or a 2028 presidential bid.

Former Harris advisor Symone Sanders-Townsend stated on MSNBC that Vice President Kamala Harris is likely to remain a significant political figure despite her 2024 presidential loss.
Harris garnered over 75 million votes in the 2024 election but lost both the Electoral College and the popular vote to President-elect Donald Trump.
Early polling for the 2028 Democratic presidential primary places Harris as a top contender, though the field is expected to include other prominent Democrats such as Gavin Newsom and Gretchen Whitmer.
There is also speculation that Harris may pursue a 2026 bid for governor of California, a race where she is seen as a strong candidate if she enters.
President Joe Biden and other Democratic leaders have expressed confidence in Harris's continued influence within the party as it prepares for the next political cycle.