It’s still early to get too clear a picture of the 2028 presidential race. But Kamala Harris’s decision not to run for California governor in 2026 leaves the door open for another presidential run

Democrats remain favored to hold the seat now occupied by term-limited Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom, in a state where Republicans have not won a statewide election in nearly two decades.

Former Vice President Kamala Harris says she will not run for California governor next year, leaving open the possibility that she could mount a third run for the White House in 2028.