Former Vice President Kamala Harris is setting a timetable to make a major decision about her political future, but will she run in 2026 to succeed California Gov. Gavin Newsom or seek the White House again in 2028?

Politico reported that Harris at a pre-Oscars party was asked by another partygoer when she would make a decision about jumping into the California governor’s race. Two people with knowledge of the conversation said that Harris replied that she’d make the call by the end of this summer.

Harris told aides to keep all options on the table regarding her political future after being defeated by Donald Trump in the 2024 election.

Former Vice President Kamala Harris will decide by the end of the summer whether she will run for governor in her home state of California in 2026.

Former Vice President Kamala Harris is considering a run for governor of California, according to reports. The Goldman Sachs alum did not endorse all the new administration’s policies. The pilot was nabbed moments before taking off on a flight to Paris after authorities learned he was wanted in another state.

Former Vice President Kamala Harris has reportedly set a deadline on whether she'll continue her political career by running for governor of California in 2026, two sources with knowledge of the situation confirmed to Politico on Friday (March 7).