California Governor Gavin Newsom’s prospects of becoming the Democratic Party’s next presidential nominee appear to be improving, according to new polling.
Fresh data from Emerson College shows that support for Newsom in hypothetical Democratic presidential primaries has risen by 13 percentage points between August and December. Although he has not officially entered the race, the governor told CBS News in October that he would make a decision after the 2026 midterm elections.
Newsweek reached out to Newsom’s office for comment outside of normal business hours.
Why It Matters
Newsom has regularly appeared near the top of lists of potential Democratic contenders in early 2028 primary polling. He has raised his national profile by giving speeches across the country sharply criticizing the Trump administration and by mimicking President Donald Trump’s online posting style to mock and challenge his policies…