Former U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris made public on Wednesday her long-awaited decision about her political future, announcing that, after careful consideration, she will not run for governor of California.

Kamala 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.

A June poll from Emerson College showed Harris losing her edge in a hypothetical 2028 Democratic presidential primary. The poll showed former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg in the lead with 16% of support, while Harris closely trailed with 13% of support. California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) clinched 12% of support in the recent poll.