It would have been difficult, if not impossible, for Harris to be elected governor without ruling out a 2028 run for president. If she seeks the White House, she'd be the Democrats' shaky front-runner.

Former Vice President Kamala Harris will not run for California governor next year, leaving open the possibility that she could mount a third run for

Kamala Harris' announcement that she is opting out of running for California governor fueled speculation that she could run for president again in 2028, and polls provide insight on her chances in a potential Democratic primary. Newsweek reached out to Harris' office for comment via email.