Grace Panetta

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Former Vice President Kamala Harris is passing on a run for California governor, she announced on Wednesday.

Harris said in a statement that over the past six months she has given “serious thought” to a run for the governor’s office but after “deep reflection,” decided against it.

“For now, my leadership—and public service—will not be in elected office,” she said.“I look forward to getting back out and listening to the American people, helping elect Democrats across the nation who will fight fearlessly, and sharing more details in the months ahead about my own plans.”

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Since leaving Washington, Harris has largely stayed out of the political fray as Democ

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