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Barabak: By scrapping bid for California governor, Harris boosts White House prospects — if she runs

It would have been difficult, if not impossible, for Harris to be elected governor without ruling out a 2028 run for president. If she seeks the White House, she'd be the Democrats' shaky front-runner.

Yahoo · 1h

Kamala Harris finally answers whether she's running for California governor

Harris, the former vice president who lost to President Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential election, said after deep reflection she has decided not to enter the race to succeed term-limited Gov. Gavin Newsom.

Washington Examiner on MSN · 1h

With Harris out, which Democrats are left standing for California governor bid?

California will elect a new governor in 2026, as incumbent Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) will be termed out. In such a deep blue state, the winner of the Democratic primary is nearly certain to win the general election. Here are the top contenders to replace Newsom, with Harris now out of the picture.

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As Kamala Harris Forgoes California Governor Race, The Democratic Field Offers Praise (Likely With A Sense Of Relief)

Lt. Gov. Eleni Kounalakis called Harris “a trailblazer, a fearless fighter for justice, and a dear friend. I’ve been proud to ...

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Former Vice President Kamala Harris Says She Will Not Run for California Governor in 2026

The heavily watched decision by the former Democratic presidential candidate leaves open both her political future, as she's ...

Mediaite on MSN7h

JUST IN: Kamala Harris Announces She Will Not Run for California Governor

Former Vice President Kamala Harris confirmed that she will run to become governor of California in 2026. In a statement ...

Yahoo14d

Will she or won't she? The California governor's race waits on ... - Yahoo

The 2026 governor's race is in suspended motion as donors and powerful Democratic interests await former Vice President Kamala Harris' decision about whether she will enter the contest.

The Hill28d

Harris holds double-digit lead over declared, potential California ...

Vice President Harris, who is considering a run for governor in California, holds a double-digit lead over a hypothetical 2026 gubernatorial field, new polling shows. New data from the ...

EURweb1mon

Kamala Harris Leaning Toward 2026 California Governor Run - EURweb

Sources say Kamala Harris may enter California’s 2026 governor race. Polls show her leading, but doubts and critics remain.

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