Kamala Harris’ decision not to enter the governor’s race is an immense victory for her would-be Democratic opponents, unlocking troves of donors who had been waiting for her announcement and voters who almost universally know the former vice president.

California Democrats say the governor’s race next year is wide open after former Vice President Kamala Harris announced she will not run. For months, the outstanding question of whether Harris would jump in remained unknown for candidates,

Until she decided not to run, former Vice President Kamala Harris had loomed over the race as a likely favorite. Now, a host of hopefuls are jockeying for advantage.