US EditionNewsom leads Harris for president among California Democrats, poll finds
Gov. Gavin Newsom leads with 28% support among California Democrats for the 2028 nomination, while Vice President Kamala Harris trails with 9%, according to a UC Berkeley/Los Angeles Times poll.
- On Friday, the UC Berkeley IGS/Times poll showed Gavin Newsom, Governor of California, at 28% support among California Democrats, with Ocasio-Cortez at 14%, Buttigieg 11%, and Harris 9%.
- Recent activity by Newsom, including releasing a book and touring, signals interest in a 2028 bid, while neither he nor Harris has declared a campaign, the poll found.
- Demographic splits show stronger support for Black and Latino Democrats, with Democrats younger than 30 favoring Harris, while support was higher outside the Bay Area, according to the poll.
- The poll also found that Gavin Newsom, Governor of California, has an approval rating down to 48% from 51% in August, reflecting shifting voter views.
- Despite the California poll, Harris is promoting her book '107 Days' and polls at 31% for the 2028 nomination in a Center Square Voters' Voice Poll.
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