I don’t want to go back into the system. I think it’s broken. I want to travel the country. I want to listen to people, I want to talk with people. And I don’t want it to be transactional, where I’m asking for their vote.
Kamala Harris
The Public Record
Kamala Harris is the Vice President of the United States, having taken office on January 20, 2021. She is the first female vice president and the highest-ranking female official in U.S. history. A member of the Democratic Party, Harris previously served as a U.S. Senator from California from 2017 to 2021, where she was known for her work on issues such as criminal justice reform, healthcare, and immigration. Before her tenure in the Senate, she served as the Attorney General of California from 2011 to 2017, focusing on consumer protection and civil rights.
In recent months, I have given serious thought to asking the people of California for the privilege to serve as their Governor.
For now, my leadership — and public service — will not be in elected office.
I love this state, its people, and its promise. It is my home. But after deep reflection, I’ve decided that I will not run for Governor in this election.
In writing this book, one truth kept coming back to me. Sometimes the fight takes a while, but I remain full of hope and I remain clear-eyed. I will never stop to make our country reflect the very best of its ideals.
I believe there's value in sharing what I saw, what I learned, and what I know it will take to move forward.
With candor and reflection, I've written a behind-the-scenes account of that journey.
I look forward to getting back out and listening to the American people, helping elect Democrats across the nation who will fight fearlessly, and sharing more details in the months ahead about my own plans.





