WASHINGTON (July 31, 2025)- Former Vice President Kamala Harris announced on Wednesday she will not run for California governor, leaving open a path to pursue a potential presidential campaign in 2028. Current contenders for the presidential seat include an array of governors, including Gavin Newsom in California, JB Pritzker in Illinois, Wes Moore in Maryland, and Josh Shapiro in Pennsylvania.
For additional context and analysis on Harris’ announcement, please consider Peter Loge, associate professor of Media and Public Affairs at the George Washington University School of Media and Public Affairs. Professor Loge has more than 30 years of experience in politics and communications, including a presidential appointment at the Food and Drug Administration. He currently leads the Project on Ethics in Political Communication at the School of Media and Public Affairs.
To speak with Professor Loge, please contact Skyler Sales at skylers
gwu [dot] edu (skylers[at]gwu[dot]edu).
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