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Kamala Harris says she will not run for California governor in 2026

July 30, 2025

By KAREN VELIE

After months of contemplating a run for Gov. Gavin Newsom’s seat, former Vice President Kamala Harris announced Tuesday she will not run for California governor in 2026.

Harris plans to announce, in the next few months, her future plans. She has not ruled out a run for president in 2028.

Kamala Harris’ announcement

“Over the past six months, I have spent time reflecting on this moment in our nation’s history, and the best way for me to continue fighting for the American people and advancing the values and ideals I hold dear.

“I am a devout public servant, and from the earliest days of my career, I have believed that the best way I could make a difference in people’s lives and fight for a better future was to improve the system from within. And it has been a profound honor to do that work and serve the people of California and our nation—as a prosecutor, attorney general, U.S. senator, and vice president.

“In recent months, I have given serious thought to asking the people of California for the privilege to serve as their Governor. I love this state, its people, and its promise. It is my home. But after deep reflection, I’ve decided that I will not run for Governor in this election.

“I have extraordinary admiration and respect for those who dedicate their lives to public service—service to their communities and to our nation. At the same time, we must recognize that our politics, our government, and our institutions have too often failed the American people, culminating in this moment of crisis.

“As we look ahead, we must be willing to pursue change through new methods and fresh thinking—committed to our same values and principles, but not bound by the same playbook.

“For now, my leadership—and public service—will not be in elected office. I look forward to getting back out and listening to the American people, helping elect Democrats across the nation who will fight fearlessly, and sharing more details in the months ahead about my own plans.

“In the United States of America, power must lie with the people. And we, the people must use our power to fight for freedom, opportunity, fairness, and the dignity of all. I will remain in that fight.”

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Sad, disappointing, and a little comical that this article has triggered so many. Good grief!


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Kamala correctly figured out that there are not enough illegals on the voting rolls for her to win.


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Darn, she was the best candidate we Republicans had!


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A lot of words just to say, “I decided not to run.” Typical government efficiency.


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Steve Hilton For Governor of California


#WakeUpAmerica

#WalkAway


#DeathToTheDemoNcratParty

The nearly 200 year old original party of racism, slavery, ASSASSIN’S, the KKK, Jim Crow laws, continued modern racism, new slavery methods, BABY MURDERERS, documented grifters, pathological L I A R S and never ending anti-American election cheats.


THEY have always been THE TRAITORS amongst us. – F A C T S


American Patriot #Hispanics4Trump, #Hispanics4TRUERepublicans and the Rule of Law.


POTUS DJT #45-47


Winning!


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Californians Against Kamala for Gov


Winning!


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She’s the Dan Quayle of the Democratic Party. She served her purpose in helping Biden get elected in 2020, but there really isn’t much upstairs and she has zero chance in 2028.


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That’s hilarious. If you really think she isn’t intelligent, you need to pay more attention. If you are just making derogatory comments for political expediency, or because you are uncomfortable with intelligent women, that’s pathetic.


By the way, if you do a little research online, you may come across several very credible sites where they have actual proof of a stolen election, through data analysis. Unlike the unsubstantiated claims of theft in 2020, there is a growing mountain of data that shows she did actually win. So this is going to court, complete with actual evidence.


Don’t believe me, check this out for yourself. Things could really shift right out from under some people. Wouldn’t that be interesting…


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It’s not whats upstairs that propelled her polllitical career, it whats downstairs that got her where she is.


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I have yet to understand comments about the actually most qualified candidate that has ever run for the office being characterized as incompetent in any way. If you have the skills, look up her actual qualifications, if you are so confused about her background. Perhaps you have been seriously misled. Of course, there are those who want to pretend that her ethnicity means that she is only there because of that. Actually, it is in spite of that. as anyone who has ever attempted to do those things would know.


And just who is “laughing” about California? Do you refer those “red” states that we subsidize every year to the tune of $80 BILLION that we donate to the federal government for them and never get back? I think that makes us pretty bad-assed. Supporting so many other states even though they are totally misinformed and never know we are the ones taking care of them. We let them have their fantasy and keep their pride. While their politicians blame us for everything they themselves are doing wrong and take credit for everything we do for them.


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