Former Vice President Kamala Harris believes she has a future in politics and is strongly considering an entry into the gubernatorial fray in California.
Harris, 60, was asked at a party before the Oscars last weekend whether she would make a decision about running for governor in the Golden State, according to a Friday report from Politico.
The former vice president said she would decide by the end of the summer, according to two people with knowledge of the conversation.
She’s made similar promises to arrive at a decision in the coming months during phone calls with allies and staffers.
“I am staying in this fight,” Harris has reportedly told them.
The possible decision to re-enter politics comes as California Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom faces the end of his second term in the position.
He is prevented by term limits from running again.
Harris could also choose to run for president again in 2028, given that she currently leads in national polls among Democrats asked about their preferred choices for commander in chief.
She has had some conversations with supporters about the likely crowded Democratic primary in the next cycle, according to Politico.
Newsom is also an expected presidential