Former Vice President Kamala Harris hasn't announced her future plans yet but even without entering the race for California governor in 2026, one poll shows the race would be hers to lose if she did.

Gov. Gavin Newsom is term-limited, and several high-profile Democrats have already signaled they want to run next year to replace him.

In a different scenario, the governor’s race in California would already have taken shape. Aspiring candidates would have been making appearances around the state. Donors would have begun bankrolling their favorites,

The idea of Kamala Harris as California governor is not a terrible idea, but the sentiment behind it is flawed, writes columnist LeBron Hill.

Richard Grenell, a longtime Donald Trump loyalist who is serving as U.S. envoy for special missions in the president's second administration, is floating a potential bid for California governor if former Vice President Kamala Harris also runs.

Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris speaking at a rally in Houston, Friday, Oct. 25, 2024. A new book titled “FIGHT: Inside the Wildest Battle for the White House” says the real reason Harris visited the city was to accommodate an interview with Joe Rogan. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh) AP

Richard Grenell, a Trump administration official with close ties to the president, told reporters Friday that he would consider running for governor of California in 2026 if former Vice President Kamala Harris enters the race.

Former Vice President Kamala Harris was criticized over her "word salad" remarks after watching a Broadway play in New York City over the weekend.

(CN) — Former Vice President Kamala would be the Democratic favorite for governor of California if she chooses to enter the race to replace Gavin Newsom in 2026, new polling from Emerson College revealed Thursday morning.

By Laurel Rosenhall Asked during her visit on Thursday if she was considering running for governor of California ... interview with Vice President Kamala Harris that has been at the center ...

Democratic presidential candidate Vice President Kamala Harris speaks during a campaign ... had enough stagecraft from the current governor. Much of California doesn’t work for everyday people.