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.

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.

Former Vice President Kamala Harris is not entering California's 2026 race for governor, she announced Wednesday.