Kamala Harris Weighs 2026 Governor Bid After Defeat

California Democrats are divided over whether former Vice President Kamala Harris, who lost the presidential election to Donald Trump, should run for governor in 2026. Many party delegates expressed uncertainty at the state Democratic Party convention in Anaheim, where Harris only addressed attendees with a brief video. Her recent low profile following her electoral defeat has fueled skepticism about her intentions and appeal to working-class voters. Despite being viewed as a likely front-runner, her indecision has left the gubernatorial race unsettled, with other candidates waiting for her announcement. Party leaders have emphasized that Harris’s decision could reshape the race and are urging her to clarify her intentions. Harris’s previous roles as state attorney general and U.S. senator are seen as both qualifications and sources of criticism among party activists.