[Source](https://www.foxnews.com/politics/dem-katie-porter-makes-surprising-announcement-about-political-future) > Former Rep. Katie Porter, D-Calif., appears to be retiring from politics, telling the Sacramento Bee that it's unlikely she runs for office again after a series of failed bids for national positions. > Porter, fresh off a fifth-place finish in the California governor's race, told the Bee "I am closing the door on being a candidate," in a Friday interview with the outlet. > "I cannot foresee that path back," she added.