Former Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris ruled out a run for California governor on Wednesday. The big picture: Following her loss in the 2024 presidential election, Harris was reportedly weighing a potential 2026 gubernatorial run as California Gov.

Former Vice President Kamala Harris announced Wednesday that she would not run for governor of California in 2026, ending questions about her interest in the role but raising new ones about the 2024 Democratic presidential nominee’s plans for the future.

Kamala Harris will not run for California governor next year, leaving open the possibility that she could mount a third run for the White House in 2028.