Updated 12:23 p.m. Wednesday

Former Vice President Kamala Harris announced Wednesday that she’s not running to be California’s next governor in 2026, when Gov. Gavin Newsom is termed out.

Her decision clears the field for the other prominent Democrats already in the race.

Since 2010, Harris, 60, has won two statewide races for attorney general, a race for the U.S. Senate in 2016, and she easily carried California in the 2024 presidential election, beating Trump by more than 3 million votes.

After losing the presidential election last year, Harris returned home to Los Angeles, fueling speculation about her political future. In a statement Wednesday, Harris said after “deep reflection,” she will not be pursuing elected office “for now” — leaving the door open for a potential third pr

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