California Governor's Race Opens Up as Kamala Harris Declines to Run

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With Kamala Harris not running for California governor, a wide-open race has emerged with ten declared candidates including Katie Porter, Rick Caruso, and Xavier Becerra, among others, while the Republican side features less-known contenders like Steve Garvey and Chad Bianco. The race is highly competitive and diverse, with various political backgrounds and strategies shaping the contest.
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- ‘She had reasonable doubt’: Why Kamala Harris isn't running for governor Politico
- Kamala Harris' decision kickstarts the 2028 Democratic presidential primary: 5 takeaways USA Today
- The California Governor’s Race Was in Limbo. Now It’s Wide Open. The New York Times
- Kamala Harris will not run for California governor in 2026 CNN
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