California Democrats say the governor’s race next year is wide open after former Vice President Kamala Harris announced she will not run.
For months, the outstanding question of whether Harris would jump in remained unknown for candidates, lawmakers and observers trying to understand the contours of the race. Now it’s anyone’s guess who’ll land the seat.
“I think she would’ve been a very strong favorite had she gotten into the race, so I think it’s now wide open,” Sen. Adam Schiff told NOTUS. “I am sure it was a difficult decision for her. I am grateful for all of her service to the country, and I will be interested in what she does next.”