It is a weird thing, isn't it? One minute you're the second most powerful person on the planet, flanked by Secret Service and flying on Air Force Two, and the next, you're on a tour bus heading toward Jackson, Mississippi. That’s the reality for Kamala Harris right now. Since leaving the West Wing in January 2025, she hasn't exactly faded into a quiet retirement of gardening and coastal walks. Honestly, she's busier than most people realize, but the "how" and "why" have shifted dramatically.
If you’ve been scrolling through your feed wondering where she went, the short answer is: She’s on the road. Specifically, she’s currently in the middle of a massive national tour for her book, 107 Days. It’s a memoir that chronicles her whirlwind 2024 presidential campaign—the shortest in modern U.S. history—and it’s basically become her vehicle for staying relevant in a post-VP world.
The "107 Days" Tour: More Than Just Book Signings
You might think a book tour is just a series of boring readings in dusty libraries. For Harris, it’s more like a campaign trail without the "Vote for Me" signs. Just this past week, in mid-January 2026, she was in Jackson, Mississippi. The scene at Thalia Mara Hall was intense. People were lined up three hours early, and the Mayor, John Horhn, even gave her a key to the city and declared it "Kamala Harris Day."
But here is the interesting bit: she isn't just talking about the past. She’s using these stops to test the waters. She’s talking about "transactional" voting—telling people it’s okay to have high expectations of their leaders and to demand results rather than just voting out of "moral responsibility."
The tour is hitting heavy-hitter spots like New Orleans, Memphis, and Detroit. It’s no coincidence she’s spending so much time in the South and the Midwest. These are the places that decide elections. By showing up now, she’s keeping her infrastructure alive.
Life in Los Angeles and the Private Sector
When she’s not on a bus, Harris is back home in Los Angeles with her husband, Doug Emhoff. They’ve been seen doing remarkably "normal" things, like helping distribute food to victims of the Palisades Fire. It’s a sharp contrast to the high-security bubble of D.C.
On the professional side, she made a big move in early 2025 by signing with Creative Artists Agency (CAA). This is a classic "power player" move. It’s the same agency that handles massive celebrities and former presidents, focusing on high-dollar speaking engagements and media projects.
- Security Clearance Drama: In a move that made waves last March, Donald Trump actually revoked her courtesy security clearance. That’s usually a standard perk for former VPs, so the move was seen as a pretty clear jab.
- The 2026 Midterm Push: She’s already started making "declarations" about the 2026 midterms, basically positioning herself as a kingmaker (or queenmaker) for Democratic candidates.
What Most People Get Wrong About Her Future
The biggest question everyone asks is: Is she running for Governor of California?
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Back in July 2025, she finally put those rumors to bed. She officially announced she would not run for Governor in 2026. This was a huge deal because she would have been the immediate front-runner. By skipping the Sacramento race, she’s essentially left the door wide open for a 2028 White House run. If she were Governor, she’d be bogged down in state-level budget crises and local politics. By staying on the national "book tour" circuit, she keeps her profile international.
The memoir itself, 107 Days, has been a massive hit. Simon & Schuster reported it’s been on the New York Times Bestseller list for 15 straight weeks with over 600,000 copies sold. People are hungry for her side of the story—especially the part where she describes the "capitulation" of corporate leaders to the current administration.
The Empathy Strategy
One thing that stands out in her recent appearances is a shift in tone. She’s leaning hard into the "joy and empathy" angle that defined the later stages of her 2024 run. In Jackson, she spent time talking about a mother she met while grocery shopping who was struggling with a food budget. She’s trying to bridge that gap between "Washington elite" and "neighbor who understands why your tires are flat because of city potholes."
Whether that sticks with voters remains to be seen, but it’s clearly the brand she’s building. She’s also been surprisingly vocal about the 2026 midterms, urging people to focus on local races just as much as the presidency.
Actionable Insights: Following the Trajectory
If you’re trying to keep track of what’s next, keep your eyes on these specific markers over the coming months:
- Watch the 2026 Midterm Endorsements: The candidates Harris chooses to campaign for will tell you exactly who her allies are for a potential 2028 run.
- The "107 Days" Expansion: Look for her to move into more media-heavy roles—possibly a documentary or a recurring guest spot on major networks—as her CAA deal matures.
- Policy Advocacy: She’s still hammering home reproductive rights and voting access. If she starts a PAC (Political Action Committee) specifically for these issues, that’s a "green light" signal for a future campaign.
Basically, Kamala Harris is in a "reloading" phase. She’s staying visible, selling books, and building a grassroots network in the South, all while keeping her schedule free of the constraints of a state-level office. She’s playing the long game.