Former Vice President Kamala Harris hasn't announced her future plans yet but even without entering the race for California governor in 2026, one poll shows the race would be hers to lose if she did.

After flying back to Los Angeles last month, Ms. Harris has stood with firefighters in Altadena, greeted evacuees at a Red Cross shelter and toured fire damage in Pacific Palisades. During her most recent stop, she did little to quell speculation.

Gov. Gavin Newsom is term-limited, and several high-profile Democrats have already signaled they want to run next year to replace him.

Californians will cast their first vote for Governor in the June 2, 2026 primary. The top two vote-getters will go on to the General Election in November.

Richard Grenell, a longtime Donald Trump loyalist who is serving as U.S. envoy for special missions in the president's second administration, is floating a potential bid for California governor if former Vice President Kamala Harris also runs.

Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris speaking at a rally in Houston, Friday, Oct. 25, 2024. A new book titled “FIGHT: Inside the Wildest Battle for the White House” says the real reason Harris visited the city was to accommodate an interview with Joe Rogan. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh) AP

Former Vice President and Democratic Presidential candidate Kamala Harris holds a substantial lead over other potential candidates to succeed California Gov. Gavin Newsom in 2026. Despite not

Former Vice President Kamala Harris was criticized over her "word salad" remarks after watching a Broadway play in New York City over the weekend.

Richard Grenell, a Trump administration official with close ties to the president, told reporters Friday that he would consider running for governor of California in 2026 if former Vice President Kamala Harris enters the race.

Former Vice President Kamala Harris would be the Democratic front-runner for governor of California if she jumped into the Golden State’s 2026 race to replace term-limited Gov. Gavin Newsom (D ...

The Creative Artists Agency has sealed a deal with former Vice President Kamala Harris for speaking and publishing opportunities. CAA, one of Hollywood’s top talent agencies, posted the news on ...

(CN) — Former Vice President Kamala would be the Democratic favorite for governor of California if she chooses to enter the race to replace Gavin Newsom in 2026, new polling from Emerson College revealed Thursday morning.