India, July 31 -- Kamala Harris has announced that she will not run for the post of California Governor, ruling out a chance to contest for her home state's highest post. In a statement, the former US Vice President said that she had given "serious thought" to the matter, but ultimately decided not to run for Governor. The news has sparked speculation about the Democratic leader's intention to run for the 2028 presidential election.

Harris' decision has implications for current California Governor Gavin Newsom as well. The search for Newsom's successor has been largely static as the state braced for a possible Harris candidacy, Politico reported. She would have been a frontrunner in the race, the outlet said.

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