Kamala Harris says she will not run for California governor

Washington — Former Vice President Kamala Harris will not run for California governor subsequent 12 months, she introduced Wednesday afternoon in a press release. 

“In latest months, I’ve given severe thought to asking the individuals of California for the privilege to function their governor,” the 60-year-old Oakland native and 2024 Democratic presidential nominee mentioned. “I like this state, its individuals, and its promise. It’s my dwelling. However after deep reflection, I’ve determined that I cannot run for governor on this election.”

“For now, my management—and public service—is not going to be in elected workplace,” she added.

Declining a gubernatorial bid offers Harris a window to run for president in 2028. Since Harris’ defeat in her truncated 2024 presidential run, which adopted then-President Joe Biden’s determination to drop his reelection bid, the Democratic Celebration has questioned what Harris’ subsequent political transfer will probably be. In Could, sources acquainted with Harris’ pondering mentioned she was weighing a marketing campaign to be California’s chief govt, a 3rd run for the White Home or not looking for elected workplace. 

Harris and her husband, Doug Emhoff, are again in California. Emhoff returned to personal regulation observe, and he teaches on the College of Southern California. 

Under is Harris’ full assertion: 

“Over the previous six months, I’ve frolicked reflecting on this second in our nation’s historical past, and one of the simplest ways for me to proceed combating for the American individuals and advancing the values and beliefs I maintain expensive.

I’m a religious public servant, and from the earliest days of my profession, I’ve believed that one of the simplest ways I might make a distinction in individuals’s lives and battle for a greater future was to enhance the system from inside. And it has been a profound honor to do this work and serve the individuals of California and our nation—as a prosecutor, Lawyer Common, United States Senator, and Vice President.

In latest months, I’ve given severe thought to asking the individuals of California for the privilege to function their Governor. I like this state, its individuals, and its promise. It’s my dwelling. However after deep reflection, I’ve determined that I cannot run for Governor on this election. 

I’ve extraordinary admiration and respect for individuals who dedicate their lives to public service—service to their communities and to our nation. On the identical time, we should acknowledge that our politics, our authorities, and our establishments have too usually failed the American individuals, culminating on this second of disaster. As we glance forward, we should be prepared to pursue change by new strategies and recent pondering—dedicated to our identical values and rules, however not sure by the identical playbook. 

For now, my management—and public service—is not going to be in elected workplace. I stay up for getting again out and listening to the American individuals, serving to elect Democrats throughout the nation who will battle fearlessly, and sharing extra particulars within the months forward about my very own plans. 

In the USA of America, energy should lie with the individuals. And We, the Individuals should use our energy to battle for freedom, alternative, equity, and the dignity of all. I’ll stay in that battle.”