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Kamala Harris Weighs California Governor Run as Polls Show Mixed Reactions

Recent surveys reveal varied demographic and partisan responses to Harris's potential gubernatorial bid, as she remains politically active and considers a 2028 presidential campaign.

Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris boards Air Force Two at Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas on Sept. 30, 2024.
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Former Vice President Kamala Harris has yet to formally announce a campaign for California governor but is considered among the frontrunners given her extensive past in California politics. Current Gov. Gavin Newsom is term limited and cannot run again in 2026. (Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times/TNS)

Overview

  • Kamala Harris has not officially announced her candidacy for California governor but is actively considering both a gubernatorial run and a 2028 presidential bid.
  • A Politico and UC Berkeley Citrin Center poll found that 36% of California policy influencers are indifferent to Harris running for governor, with only 22% feeling 'mostly excited.'
  • Among California registered voters, 33% expressed 'joy' at the prospect of Harris running, while others showed mixed or negative reactions, particularly independents.
  • Demographic breakdowns show Black voters are the most enthusiastic about Harris's potential bid, while Latino and Asian voters displayed less positive reactions.
  • Partisan divides are evident, with Democrats showing stronger support for Harris, while Republican voters largely expressed irritation or outrage at the idea.