The Brief Former Vice President Kamala Harris is reportedly mulling a run for governor of California. Harris gave herself until the end of summer to make a decision This is the first time since 2004 that Harris has not held an elected seat. Former Vice President Kamala Harris is considering a run for governor of California, according to reports. Summer deadlineWhat they're saying:Politico first reported the news, saying that Harris plans to decide by the end of the summer whether to enter the 2026 governor’s race. Harris made history as the first woman, Black person and person of South Asian descent to serve as vice president.