Newsom heads South as he builds his national political profile

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California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) will return to the South next week for a four-day swing through Alabama, South Carolina, and North Carolina, continuing his increasingly active role in Democratic politics outside California.

The trip to South Carolina, the first presidential primary state on the Democratic nominating calendar, comes just a few days after California lawmakers conclude their final legislative session under Newsom. He will travel through more than 10 counties, including six in South Carolina that President Donald Trump carried in 2024, meeting voters and local leaders and campaigning for Democrats in competitive state House races.

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