Nearly half of California voters would be very or somewhat likely to support Kamala Harris if she were to run for governor in 2026, according to a UC Berkeley poll.

A late-October survey in Vice President Kamala Harris’s home state showed strong Democratic backing if she ran in the 2026 race for governor. She has not said what she plans to do next.

It’s unclear what Vice President Kamala Harris will do after losing the presidential election, but should she run for California governor, support among state residents is seemingly strong, new polling suggests.

Kamala Harris has not said if she intends to run for governor, but polling suggests she may have a good chance to win if she does.

It’s already a crowded field to replace Gov. Gavin Newsom, who is term limited in 2026. Vice President Kamala Harris hasn’t said if she would enter the race, but a new poll finds