Kamala Harris Weighs Political Future One Year After 2024 Campaign Launch
Kamala Harris, the first Black and Indian American woman to win a major party's presidential nomination, commemorated the one-year anniversary of her 2024 campaign. Despite her loss to Donald Trump in the 2024 US election results, she's weighing her political future, with options including a run for California governor in 2026 or president in 2028.
Harris launched her campaign in April 2023, raising a record $1 billion in her first quarter. She won the Democratic nomination unopposed and was officially nominated in August 2024. However, she faced a tough challenge from Trump, who ultimately secured victory in the 2024 presidential election results.
Historically, losing an election has not boded well for nominees seeking to regain the presidency. Joe Biden, who endorsed Harris after withdrawing from the 2024 race, is a recent example of this trend.
Harris has set a deadline of the end of summer to decide her next political move. While she's considering another presidential run in 2028, she's also exploring the possibility of running for California governor in 2026. Her decision will shape the Democratic Party's future and the nation's political landscape.
