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Gavin Newsom rises in 2028 presidential primary poll amid aggressive Trump tactics

A recent poll of 1,445 California Democrats shows 25% support for Newsom and 19% for Harris in the 2028 primary, highlighting Newsom's growing favorability.

  • Released Wednesday, the Politico-Citrin Center-Possibility Lab poll finds Governor Gavin Newsom at 25% and former Vice President Kamala Harris at 19% among California Democrats.
  • Newsom's high-profile activism has boosted his visibility, as his California redistricting campaign and media appearances amplify support against President Donald Trump’s Texas redistricting plan.
  • Analysts point to enthusiasm figures and the sample of 1,445 registered voters, including 807 registered Democrats, showing Pete Buttigieg at 13% and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez at 10%.
  • Although Newsom has not announced, winning California would be critical for him or Kamala Harris to secure the Democratic nomination, with Polymarket showing rising odds for Newsom.
  • Experts warn that early tallies mainly reflect name recognition and are likely to shift after the midterms and debates, as a separate survey of about 400 policy influencers favored Pete Buttigieg at 19%, Newsom at 14%, and Harris at 2%.
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