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.

Kamala Harris, the former vice president, announced that she has decided not to run for California’s top office.

K amala Harris won't run for governor of California in 2026. The former vice president and U.S. Senator said Wednesday she plans to remain in the public eye, but she did not share specifics about her future plans.