Caitlyn Jenner <a href="http://money.cnn.com/2015/07/15/media/espys-caitlyn-jenner-arthur-ashe-award/">accepts the Arthur Ashe Courage Award</a> during the ESPYs in Los Angeles on Wednesday, July 15, 2015. In her first speech since identifying as transgender, she said she wants to "reshape the landscape of how trans issues are viewed."
In pictures: Caitlyn Jenner
Caitlyn Jenner accepts the Arthur Ashe Courage Award during the ESPYs in Los Angeles on Wednesday, July 15, 2015. In her first speech since identifying as transgender, she said she wants to "reshape the landscape of how trans issues are viewed."
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Updated 1:32 PM EDT, Fri April 23, 2021

Caitlyn Jenner, the Olympian turned reality TV star and transgender advocate, has announced she plans to run for governor of California in an expected recall election later this year.

"I'm in! California is worth fighting for," she tweeted. Jenner, a longtime Republican, filed paperwork in Los Angeles County and announced the decision on her website.

See photos from Jenner's life and career.

Jenner and her girlfriend, Sophia Hutchins, attend the 2020 Vanity Fair Oscar party in Beverly Hills.
Jenner and her girlfriend, Sophia Hutchins, attend the 2020 Vanity Fair Oscar party in Beverly Hills.
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Jenner speaks at the 4th annual Women's March LA: Women Rising at Pershing Square in Los Angeles in January 2020.
Jenner speaks at the 4th annual Women's March LA: Women Rising at Pershing Square in Los Angeles in January 2020.
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Jenner holds her clutch purse on the red carpet of the 2018 Vanity Fair Oscar party.
Jenner holds her clutch purse on the red carpet of the 2018 Vanity Fair Oscar party.
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Jenner displays her Austin-Healey Sprite at the Rodeo Drive Concours d'Elegance in June 2017 in Beverly Hills, California.
Jenner displays her Austin-Healey Sprite at the Rodeo Drive Concours d'Elegance in June 2017 in Beverly Hills, California.
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Left to right: Khloe Kardashian, Lamar Odom, Kris Jenner, Kendall Jenner, Kourtney Kardashian, Kanye West, Kim Kardashian, Jenner and Kylie Jenner attend West's Yeezy Season 3 fashion show in February 2016 in New York.
Left to right: Khloe Kardashian, Lamar Odom, Kris Jenner, Kendall Jenner, Kourtney Kardashian, Kanye West, Kim Kardashian, Jenner and Kylie Jenner attend West's Yeezy Season 3 fashion show in February 2016 in New York.
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Vanity Fair <a href="http://www.cnn.com/2015/06/01/entertainment/bruce-caitlyn-jenner-vanity-fair-feat/index.html">unveiled its Jenner cover</a> shot by famed photographer Annie Leibovitz in June 2015.
Vanity Fair unveiled its Jenner cover shot by famed photographer Annie Leibovitz in June 2015.
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In April 2015, Jenner sat down for <a href="http://money.cnn.com/2015/04/24/media/bruce-jenner-interview-diane-sawyer/index.html">an interview with Diane Sawyer</a> to reveal that the former Olympian has the "soul of a female."
In April 2015, Jenner sat down for an interview with Diane Sawyer to reveal that the former Olympian has the "soul of a female."
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Jenner hits a tee shot at a celebrity golf tournament in North Las Vegas, Nevada, in 2014.
Jenner hits a tee shot at a celebrity golf tournament in North Las Vegas, Nevada, in 2014.
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Wheaties featured retro images of Olympic champions, including Jenner, in 2012.
Wheaties featured retro images of Olympic champions, including Jenner, in 2012.
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Jenner attends the premiere of the reality show "Keeping Up with the Kardashians" in 2007 with, from left, Khloe Kardashian, Kim Kardashian, Kris Jenner, Kourtney Kardashian and Rob Kardashian.
Jenner attends the premiere of the reality show "Keeping Up with the Kardashians" in 2007 with, from left, Khloe Kardashian, Kim Kardashian, Kris Jenner, Kourtney Kardashian and Rob Kardashian.
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Jenner and Tai Babilonia are seen in a publicity photo for "Skating With Celebrities" in 2006.
Jenner and Tai Babilonia are seen in a publicity photo for "Skating With Celebrities" in 2006.
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The Jenner family attends the premiere of "The Emperor's New Groove" in 2000. Jenner and Kris had two kids together: Kylie, left, and Kendall.
The Jenner family attends the premiere of "The Emperor's New Groove" in 2000. Jenner and Kris had two kids together: Kylie, left, and Kendall.
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Jenner carries the Olympic flame down Sunset Boulevard in West Hollywood, California, on April 27, 1996.
Jenner carries the Olympic flame down Sunset Boulevard in West Hollywood, California, on April 27, 1996.
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The Jenner-Kardashian family poses for a portrait in 1993. Kris and Jenner each had four children when they were married. Clockwise from top left, the kids are Burton Jenner, Khloe Kardashian, Kim Kardashian, Brandon Jenner, Brody Jenner, Kourtney Kardashian, Cassandra Jenner and Rob Kardashian.
The Jenner-Kardashian family poses for a portrait in 1993. Kris and Jenner each had four children when they were married. Clockwise from top left, the kids are Burton Jenner, Khloe Kardashian, Kim Kardashian, Brandon Jenner, Brody Jenner, Kourtney Kardashian, Cassandra Jenner and Rob Kardashian.
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The Jenners share a bottle of champagne over a bubble bath.
The Jenners share a bottle of champagne over a bubble bath.
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Jenner and Kris Kardashian married in 1991. It was Jenner's third marriage.
Jenner and Kris Kardashian married in 1991. It was Jenner's third marriage.
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Jenner, lower left, appears in a 1986 episode of "Love Boat" featuring Hulk Hogan and Tim Rossovich.
Jenner, lower left, appears in a 1986 episode of "Love Boat" featuring Hulk Hogan and Tim Rossovich.
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Jenner, who was diagnosed with dyslexia while growing up, joins first lady Nancy Reagan, other celebrities and recipients of the Outstanding Learning Disabled Achiever Award at the White House in 1985. From left to right are G. Chris Anderson, Tom Cruise, Jenner, Reagan, Cher, Richard C. Strauss and Robert Rauschenberg.
Jenner, who was diagnosed with dyslexia while growing up, joins first lady Nancy Reagan, other celebrities and recipients of the Outstanding Learning Disabled Achiever Award at the White House in 1985. From left to right are G. Chris Anderson, Tom Cruise, Jenner, Reagan, Cher, Richard C. Strauss and Robert Rauschenberg.
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Jenner served as an NBC sportscaster for several years.
Jenner served as an NBC sportscaster for several years.
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Linda Thompson, who became Jenner's second wife, accompanies Jenner at the New York premiere of the movie "Can't Stop the Music" in June 1980. Jenner appeared in the movie, which was a huge dud and won the first Razzie award for worst picture.
Linda Thompson, who became Jenner's second wife, accompanies Jenner at the New York premiere of the movie "Can't Stop the Music" in June 1980. Jenner appeared in the movie, which was a huge dud and won the first Razzie award for worst picture.
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Jenner attends a celebrity tennis tournament in 1979 with Chrystie Scott and their son Casey. Scott and Jenner were married from 1972 to 1981.
Jenner attends a celebrity tennis tournament in 1979 with Chrystie Scott and their son Casey. Scott and Jenner were married from 1972 to 1981.
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Penny Marshall and Jenner take part in a taping of the "Battle of the Network Stars" TV show on February 5, 1977.
Penny Marshall and Jenner take part in a taping of the "Battle of the Network Stars" TV show on February 5, 1977.
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Jenner poses for a portrait in 1976.
Jenner poses for a portrait in 1976.
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Jenner receives an Olympic gold medal on July 30, 1976.
Jenner receives an Olympic gold medal on July 30, 1976.
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Jenner, formerly Bruce, celebrates a record-setting decathlon performance at the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal. The victory made Jenner an instant sensation.
Jenner, formerly Bruce, celebrates a record-setting decathlon performance at the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal. The victory made Jenner an instant sensation.
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