There’s a swath of the party that would be glad if Harris doesn’t run in 2028 — or campaign actively in the midterms.

With Kamala Harris officially forgoing a possible gubernatorial run, next year’s election for California governor is seemingly wide open. Experts say that without a clear frontrunner — a title which likely would have been Harris’ given her enduring relevance — it’s anyone’s to lose.

The figures were published by RacetotheWH, a U.S.-based pollster with a strong track record since its launch in 2020. The site is following the latest presidential primary polls for the 2028 election. Its data shows Harris' support has nosedived since spring: