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.

On Monday, the field of candidates vying to become California’s next governor got bigger.Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco officially declared he is joining the race.ABC10 took a look at the growing list of contenders and what might happen if Kamala Harris throws her hat in the ring for the 2026 election,

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 Harris would be the Democratic frontrunner for governor of California if she jumped into the Golden State’s 2026 race to replace Gov. Gavin Newsom (D), new polling

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

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

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.

The Creative Artists Agency has sealed a deal with former Vice President Kamala Harris for speaking and publishing opportunities.

The idea of Kamala Harris as California governor is not a terrible idea, but the sentiment behind it is flawed, writes columnist LeBron Hill.