Kamala Harris announced Wednesday that she will not run for California governor, ending months of speculation that the former vice president would seek to succeed Gavin Newsom. “For now, my leadership — and public service — will not be in elected office,

Gavin Newsom, a potential 2028 Democratic presidential contender.  They include Lt. Gov. Eleni Kounalakis; Secretary of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond; Xavier Becerra, who led the Department of Health and Human Services under President Joe Biden;

Former Vice President Kamala Harris said Wednesday she is not running for governor of California in 2026, keeping the door open for a 2028 presidential run.