Kamala Harris has assured allies that her political career is far from over, vowing to “stay in the fight” against President-elect Trump. However, her exact plans remain unclear, with reports suggesting she is considering a run for governor of California in 2026 or another bid for the presidency in 2028.
At 60, Harris is relatively young by political standards and has time to strategize her next move. According to Politico, Harris has instructed her senior staff and advisors to keep their options open as she evaluates her path forward. Insiders say she has spent recent weeks on vacation with family while staying out of the public eye amid Trump’s transition efforts.
Despite her quiet demeanor, Harris has made it clear to donors and supporters that she remains politically engaged. “I am staying in the fight,” she has told allies in private calls, according to multiple anonymous sources. Over the holiday break, she is expected to discuss her future plans with her family, balancing aspirations for higher office against the immediate challenges of transitioning out of the White House.
One possibility for Harris is the 2026 California gubernatorial race, which would allow her to leverage her home-state popularity while positioning herself for a future presidential bid. Alternatively, she may aim directly for the White House again in 2028. For now, her aides are reportedly preparing to establish a political committee to keep her network of supporters and donors active, ensuring she remains a viable contender in the Democratic Party.
A key moment for Harris will come in January, when she presides over the certification of Trump’s victory—a symbolic and sobering responsibility as she prepares to leave office. Friends and advisors believe this role will reinforce her visibility and ensure her voice continues to be heard in national politics.
Practical matters, such as deciding where to live post-White House, also loom large. Harris and her husband, Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff, must choose between remaining in Los Angeles or relocating elsewhere. Additionally, she will lose Secret Service protection six months after leaving office, further marking her transition out of public life.
While Democratic insiders doubt Harris will remain an “X factor” for long in the 2028 presidential field, early polls show her leading as a potential contender. For now, Harris appears focused on recalibrating her political future, with her next steps likely to be revealed in the coming months.
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