Support for Gov. Gavin Newsom is gaining traction among a field of potential candidates for the 2028 Democratic primary, a new poll found, revealing early insights into how the next presidential election could play out.

In March, 5% of Democrats and Democratic-leaning independents said they’d support Newsom if the 2028 Democratic primary were today, according to Morning Consult . That figure jumped to 11% in June and now, 19% this month, Morning Consult reported on Tuesday, Aug. 26.

Newsom has recently attracted national attention for his push to create new congressional district maps ahead of next year’s midterm elections, and his press office’s new style of social media posts in the vein of President Donald Trump.

While former Vice President Kamala Harris maintains the highest s

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