California Governor Gavin Newsom is the favorite among the Democratic Party 's possible primary contenders for the 2028 presidential election, according to a new poll.

Newsweek contacted Newsom's office via email for comment after normal business hours Thursday.

Why It Matters

While Newsom has not formally announced his candidacy for president, he has not ruled it out and pundits have suggested he has a good shot at leading the Democratic Party into the next election.

The poll indicates support for the more aggressive position Newsom has taken in standing up to President Donald Trump and Republicans on issues like the redrawing of state congressional boundaries and Trump's use of the National Guard. Newsom has also raised his national profile with his mocking of Trump on

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