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.

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.

Former Vice President Kamala Harris’ decision not to run has cleared the field for the many prominent Democrats looking to succeed term-limited Gov. Gavin Newsom.