After months of silence following her 2024 defeat, whispers are swirling again about Kamala Harris’s political future.
Could a comeback be on the horizon—this time in her home state of California? While insiders suggest the former vice president has her sights set on the governor’s office, a recent poll delivers a sobering reality: not everyone is thrilled by the prospect.
A new Politico–UC Berkeley poll reveals lukewarm enthusiasm among California’s influential political circles regarding Harris’s potential 2026 gubernatorial bid.
Among state “policy influencers,” 36% expressed indifference about Harris running, while only 22% showed genuine excitement.
Registered Democrats were somewhat more optimistic, with 41% saying they’d be excited if she entered the race.
Reactions among minority voters were mixed: 35% described themselves as joyful, but 38% said they were only mostly excited—indicating that even some of her core supporters remain divided.
Since her 2024 presidential election loss to Donald Trump, Harris has kept a relatively low profile, though she has insisted she remains politically active, declaring, “I’m not going anywhere.”
Insiders say Harris is expected to make a final decision by summer 2026. Despite the lukewarm poll results, early projections still position her as the leading Democratic contender, ahead of rivals like Xavier Becerra.
🔹 Conclusion
Kamala Harris’s return to California politics seems almost inevitable, but the road ahead is far from guaranteed. The polls highlight a cooled enthusiasm—even within her own party—reminding us that political comebacks demand more than just name recognition.
If she runs, Harris will need to prove her story is far from over and convince Californians that she’s the leader they want moving forward.