Washington – Former Vice President Kamala Harris announced to the governor of California next year, as announced on Wednesday afternoon in a statement.
“In recent months, I have seriously thought about asking the California people about their privilege as their ruler,” said 60 -year -old Oakland citizen and a 6024 -year -old presidential candidate. “I love this country, its people and its promise. It is my home. But after deep thinking, I decided that I would not nominate the ruler in these elections.”
“At the present time, my leadership – and public service – will not be in elected positions,” she added.
The rejection of a ruler’s offer gives Harris a window to run for the presidency in 2028. Since Harris defeat In her 2024 presidential race, which followed President Joe Biden’s decision at the time He falls The Democratic Party asked about its re -election, and asked about the next political step for Harris. In May, sources familiar with Harris’s thinking said that she was weighing a campaign to be CEO of California, a third round for the White House or not seeking an elected position.
A source close to Vice President Kamala Harris told CBS News that although Harris “looked seriously” in “the tour of California positions in 2026, she eventually decided against her – and concluded that she could have a greater impact on her party on the national stage and that” her heart was not running for the ruler. “
The source said of the presentation of a possible court: “I have struggled with it.” “There have been a lot of talks in the past few months. But she was a general employee of her entire professional life.” The source said that she wanted to take some time to experience life as a private citizen.
According to the source, Harris felt the temptation of the idea of leading her motherhood, but instead, she finds other ways to stay involved in public life – including writing a book that is likely to be launched and the country’s travel to a campaign for Democratic candidates before the 2026 period.
The source said: “I did not sincerely decide that there would be a presidential tour in 2028,” adding the decision not to seek the ruler, “keeping the door open” to the potential run in 2028.
Harris and her husband, Doug Emehouf, returned to California. Emhoff returned to the practice of private law, and is studying at the University of Southern California.
Below is Harris’s full statement:
“During the past six months, I spent time thinking about this moment in the history of our nation, and the best way for me to continue fighting for the American people and progress in the values and ideals I hold.
I am a religious public employee, and since the early days of my career, I thought the best way I can make a change in people’s lives and fight for a better future is to improve the system from within. It was a deep honor to do this work and serve the California people and our nation – as a public prosecutor, the public prosecutor, the United States, and the Vice President.
In recent months, Jad thought about asking the California people about the privilege of work as their ruler. I love this country and its people and its promise. It’s my home. But after deep thinking, I decided that I would not nominate the ruler in these elections.
I have an extraordinary admiration and respect for those who devote their lives to public service – the service of their societies and our nation. At the same time, we must realize that our policies, government, and institutions often failed in the American people, and reached their climax at the moment of the crisis. While we look forward to the future, we must be ready to follow the change through new ways and new thinking – allocated to the same values and principles, but not binding in the same playing book.
At the present time, my leadership – and public service – will not be in elected positions. I look forward to returning and listening to the American people, helping to elect the Democrats throughout the country who will fight without fear, and share more details in the coming months about my own plans.
In the United States of America, power should lie with people. We must use our strength to fight for freedom, opportunity, fairness and dignity of everyone. I will stay in that battle. “