Harris became California's attorney general after narrowly beating Republican Steve Cooley by 0.5% of a percentage point. She stayed in the role as the state's chief law enforcement officer until 2017, when she took office as one of California's U.S. senators.

Kamala Harris will not run for governor of California next year, she announced Wednesday, leaving the door open to another White House bid in 2028 as the former vice president considers her political future following her loss to Donald Trump last fall.