A new poll shows many California leaders don’t care much if Kamala Harris runs for governor. These leaders work in politics or write about it. The poll asked them how they feel about Harris possibly running in 2026. That’s the year Governor Gavin Newsom has to step down because of term limits. He can’t run again. Now people wonder who might take his place. Some think Harris could be one of them. But the reaction is mixed. And many seem unsure or even uninterested.
The Poll Says Most Influencers Feel Indifferent
The poll asked 718 political influencers in California. These include lawmakers, their staff, and subscribers to political news. Most of them don’t feel too excited or upset. In fact, 36% said they are indifferent. That means they don’t really care one way or the other. Another 22% said they are mostly excited. Then 20% said they feel irritated, and only 4% said they feel outraged. So most don’t show strong feelings about it. This shows Harris may not have strong support among top political voices.
Regular Voters Show More Interest, Especially Democrats
The poll also looked at regular voters. These results were different. More voters had stronger feelings about Harris running. Among Democrats, 41% said they would be most excited if she runs. Another 33% said they would feel joyful. About 25% of Democrats said they were indifferent. This means most Democrats support her. But it’s not everyone. There are still some who don’t feel much.
Minority Voters Have Mixed Reactions to Harris
When the poll looked at race and ethnicity, the answers were mixed. About 35% of Black voters said they would feel joyful if Harris runs. Another 38% said they’d be mostly excited. That shows strong support. But Latino and Asian voters had different views. About 19% of Latino voters said they feel hopeless about her running. And 19% of Asian voters said they feel irritated. This shows that Harris still has some work to do with certain groups if she wants to win.
Kamala Harris Has Been Quiet Since the Election
After losing to Donald Trump, Kamala Harris said she would “stay in the fight.” She promised not to give up. But she has not been in the spotlight much. She has made a few speeches here and there. Mostly, she posts online once in a while. One recent post was about Trump’s new tariffs. She warned about Project 2025. But compared to other politicians, she’s been pretty quiet.
Other Democrats Are Speaking Out More Than Harris
While Harris has stayed in the background, other Democrats are more active. One of them is Tim Walz. He used to run with Harris. He is now the governor of Minnesota. Walz is traveling around the country. He is holding town halls. He wants to build support against Trump. Right now, he’s getting more attention than Harris.
Harris Might Run in 2026 or Wait Until 2028
Kamala Harris has not said if she will run for governor. Some think she may run in 2026. Others think she may wait and run for president in 2028. For now, she hasn’t made any official announcements. Her plans are still unclear. But people are watching closely to see what she does next.
Poll Was Taken in April and Shows Mixed Feelings
The poll was done between April 1 and April 14. It asked 718 California influencers and 1,025 regular voters. The company TrueDot.ai helped run the poll. The margin of error is plus or minus 5%. That means the numbers could be off by a little. But overall, it gives a good idea of how people feel. The main takeaway is this: not everyone in California is excited about Harris. Some support her, but many do not care much.
