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Kamala Harris' odds of becoming president soar at bookmaker

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The former vice president announced on Wednesday that she does not plan to run for governor in California.

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  1. Kamala Harris finally answers whether she's running for California governor

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  2. Newest

    Kamala Harris' odds of becoming president soar at bookmaker

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  1. Los Angeles Times

    Commentary: By scrapping bid for California governor, Harris boosts White House prospects — if she runs (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Los Angeles Times's feed description

    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.

  2. NBC New York

    Kamala Harris decides not to run for governor of California (opens NBC New York)

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    NBC New York's feed description

    Kamala Harris will not run for California governor, she announced Wednesday.

  3. Boston

    Former Vice President Kamala Harris says she will not run for California governor in 2026 (opens Boston)

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    Boston's feed description

    Harris has not ruled out another run for president, after unsuccessful bids in 2020 and 2024. It’s not known when she will make a decision.

  4. ABC 7 Los Angeles

    Former VP Kamala Harris says she will not be running for California governor next year (opens ABC 7 Los Angeles)

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    ABC 7 Los Angeles's feed description

    Former Vice President Kamala Harris says she will not be running in 2026 California governor election

  5. Fox7 Austin

    Kamala Harris finally answers whether she's running for California governor (opens Fox7 Austin)

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    Fox7 Austin's feed description

    Harris, the former vice president who lost to President Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential election, said after deep reflection she has decided not to enter the race to succeed term-limited Gov. Gavin Newsom.

  6. Townhall

    Kamala Harris Just Answered a Huge Question About Her Political Future (opens Townhall)

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    Townhall's feed description

    Kamala Harris announces she will not run for California governor, focusing on public service instead.

  7. The Guardian

    Kamala Harris announces she will not run for governor of California (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Decision leaves race wide open, with leading candidates including Xavier Becerra, Antonio Villaraigosa and Katie Porter

  8. KYMA Yuma

    Kamala Harris to not run for governor of California (opens KYMA Yuma)

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    KYMA Yuma's feed description

    In a prepared statement, Harris said in part, "For now, my leadership-and public service-will not be in elected office."

  9. Honolulu Star-Advertiser

    Kamala Harris will not run for governor of California in 2026 | Honolulu Star-Advertiser (opens Honolulu Star-Advertiser)

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    Honolulu Star-Advertiser's feed description

    WASHINGTON >> Democratic former Vice President Kamala Harris said today she will not run for governor of California, ending speculation that the failed presidential candidate would seek the high-profile post.

  10. Times Of San Diego

    Former VP Kamala Harris says she will not run for California governor in 2026 (opens Times Of San Diego)

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    Times Of San Diego's feed description

    Kamala Harris will not run for California governor next year, leaving open the possibility that she could mount a third run for the White House in 2028.

  11. Fox News

    Former Vice President Kamala Harris will not run for California governor (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Former Vice President Kamala Harris confirms she won't run for California governor.

  12. Anchorage Daily News

    Former VP Kamala Harris will not run for California governor, opening door for presidential run (opens Anchorage Daily News)

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    Anchorage Daily News's feed description

    Harris’s announcement leaves open the possibility that she could mount a third run for the White House in 2028.

  13. Foxla

    Kamala Harris says she will not run for California governor (opens Foxla)

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    Foxla's feed description

    The decision comes after widespread speculation about her potential entry into the 2026 gubernatorial race.

  14. RedState

    Breaking: Kamala Harris Will Not Run for California Governor, Is Mum on Possible 2028 Presidential Run (opens RedState)

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    RedState's feed description

    Kamala Harris announces she won't run for California governor, hints at a potential 2028 presidential bid.

  15. Legal Insurrection

    Kamala Harris Not Running for California Governor (opens Legal Insurrection)

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    Legal Insurrection's feed description

    That doesn't mean she's going away.

  16. Roll Call

    Kamala Harris decides against run for California governor in 2026 (opens Roll Call)

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    Roll Call's feed description

    Former Vice President Kamala Harris announced Wednesday that she will not run for governor of California in the 2026 elections.

  17. WMUR

    Kamala Harris will not run for California governor, she says (opens WMUR)

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    WMUR's feed description

    After months of mulling a run to become California's next leader, former U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris announced she is not running for governor.

  18. New York Post

    Kamala Harris announces she won’t run for California governor, clearing way for possible 2028 White House bid (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Former Vice President Kamala Harris announced Wednesday she will not seek the governorship of her home state of California, setting up a possible 2028 run for the presidency.

  19. Los Angeles Times

    Kamala Harris says she is not running for California governor (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Los Angeles Times's feed description

    Former Vice President Kamala Harris said Wednesday she is not running for governor of California in 2026, keeping the door open for a 2028 presidential run.

  20. Variety

    Kamala Harris Opts Out of California Governor’s Race (opens Variety)

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    Variety's feed description

    Kamala Harris announced Wednesday that she will not run for governor of California.

  21. CBS News

    Kamala Harris says she won't run for California governor (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

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

  22. Newsweek

    California governor race: Leading candidates as Kamala Harris opts out (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Harris' decision not to run for governor leaves open a crowded primary ahead of the 2026 midterms.

  23. ABC 12 Flint

    Kamala Harris will not run for California governor in 2026 (opens ABC 12 Flint)

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    ABC 12 Flint's feed description

    Former Vice President Kamala Harris announced Wednesday that she would not run for governor of California in 2026, ending questions about her interest in the role but raising new ones

  24. Washington Examiner

    Kamala Harris will not run for California governor (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    Harris's decision follows a long period of speculation about her next steps following November's loss against Donald Trump.

  25. Deadline

    Kamala Harris Rules Out California Governor Bid, Leaves 2028 POTUS Run Open: “For Now, My Leadership – & Public Service – Will Not Be In Elected Office” (opens Deadline)

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    Deadline's feed description

    The runner up in the 2024 POTUS election won't be running for the Golden State's top job next year, but Kamala Harris isn't ruling out a 2028 White House bid, yet

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