Kamala Harris is Democratic front-runner for California governor in 2026: Poll
- Former Vice President Kamala Harris leads the Democratic field for the California gubernatorial race in 2026, with support from 57% of Democratic primary voters, according to a survey by Emerson College Polling/Inside California Politics/The Hill.
- Former Representative Katie Porter follows Harris with 9% support, while 17% of voters remain undecided about their choice for the primary, as reported by The Hill.
- Governor Gavin Newsom is unable to seek reelection due to term limits, leaving an open primary for Democrats, according to multiple reports.
- If Harris does not run, the Democratic primary will be open.
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Is the 2026 race for California governor the first presidential primary of 2028?
Could the road to the White House run through…Sacramento? If it does, let’s hope it’s as good as California’s bullet train. According to a new poll, if former Vice President Kamala Harris decides to formally enter the 2026 race for California governor, the office is hers for the taking. The survey, sponsored by Emerson College Polling/Inside California Politics/The Hill, of registered California voters found that if the election were today, 57 p…
New Poll Shows Who California Democrats Want For Governor in 2026
A new poll suggests Vice President Kamala Harris would dominate California’s 2026 Democratic primary if she entered the governor’s race. But while speculation grows, she’s avoiding any firm commitment. Key Facts: Poll Results: 57% of Democratic primary voters in California would back Harris for governor. Distant Competition: Former Rep. Katie Porter polled at 9%, with Antonio Villaraigosa and Lt. Gov. Eleni Kounalakis each at 4%. Undecided Vote…
Kamala Harris Is Frontrunner To Become California's Next Governor: Poll - Nemos News Network
A new poll reveals that former Vice President Kamala Harris would be the Democratic frontrunner for governor of California if she were to enter the state’s 2026 race to replace term-limited Gov. Gavin Newsom (D). In a hypothetical gubernatorial bid, nearly 6 in 10 Democratic primary voters in California – 57%, would vote for Harris, […]
Hey California, things can always get worse: Kamala leads early poll for governor · American Wire News
Former Vice President Kamala Harris may not stay out of sight for long since her stinging defeat to President Donald Trump in November. It seems Democrats in her home state of California are eyeing the twice-failed presidential candidate to take the top office in the Golden State. A new poll showed that Harris is leading with Democrat voters in running for governor as Gov. Gavin Newsom is term-limited. According to an Emerson College Polling/Ins…
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