
Kamala Harris to decide whether to run for California governor by end of summer
CBSN
Washington — Former Vice President Kamala Harris will decide whether she will run for governor of California in 2026 by the end of summer, a person familiar with her decision-making process said.
Term limits prevent current California Gov. Gavin Newsom from running again, and the election to replace him will take place next year. Politico first reported the timing on Harris' self-imposed deadline to decide whether to run. Candidates have until early March 2026 to file paperwork ahead of the June 2, 2026, primary.
Another source familiar with Harris' thinking told CBS News that she is "seriously considering" a run for governor. A gubernatorial bid would likely mean she would not run for president in 2028, which she is also considering.

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