Harris has several options: she may continue her political career following her defeat to Trump, according to Politico.

The current Vice President of the United States, Kamala Harris, plans to continue her political career following her defeat in the presidential election, intending to run for the presidency in 2028 or for the governor's office in her home state of California in 2026. This information is reported by Politico, citing five individuals from the politician's close circle.

According to sources, after her loss in the presidential race, Harris took a break in Hawaii with her family and closest advisors. Upon returning from the New Year holidays, she will contemplate her future political career options. Currently, the vice president's team is considering their strategy on how and when to actively oppose Trump after he takes office.

Media reports that on January 6, 2025, Vice President Harris will preside over a session of the U.S. Congress to certify Trump’s victory in the election. Following this, she will attend the inauguration of the elected president on January 20. Before that, Harris and her husband Doug Emhoff will need to vacate the Vice President's residence and are contemplating their next living arrangements—whether to return to Los Angeles or establish a new residence elsewhere.

At the same time, sources told journalists that after her term ends, Harris plans to create a personal office and will begin actively engaging on social media. Her advisors are confident that the politician intends to make "some decisions" relatively quickly compared to members of the Democratic Party.

Media adds that Harris has gained respect within her party, and several Democratic politicians believe that if the vice president had run a longer campaign, her stature in the political arena would have positioned her as a sole leader. Even her defeat will not tarnish her reputation; rather, it may serve as a springboard for her ascent to higher leadership roles within the Democratic Party.

Currently, Harris and her advisors are deliberating on which elections she should run in: the upcoming California gubernatorial election in 2026 or fully preparing for the 2028 presidential race. However, the politician's team doubts that she will choose to pursue both races simultaneously, making it more likely that she will focus on one of the two options.

U.S. Presidential Elections — What We Know

On November 5, 2024, the United States held its presidential elections. The main candidates were former 45th President Donald Trump, a Republican, and current Vice President and Democratic candidate Kamala Harris. Donald Trump won with a result of 312 to 226 electoral votes.

Subsequently, the Democrat conceded defeat and addressed her supporters. Harris noted that she, along with the team of current President Joe Biden, is ready to assist Trump during the transition period and will ensure a peaceful transfer of power.

Later, American media reported on the six reasons that led to the Democrats' defeat in the recent elections. Experts suggest that Harris's loss was a result of a campaign during which she failed to address economic issues and connect with working-class voters.