Newsom has twice more support than Harris in early 2028 presidential primary poll

Published March 12, 2026 9:52am ET



Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) has an early lead against former Vice President Kamala Harris in California for a hypothetical 2028 presidential primary race, according to a new poll.

28% of Democratic primary voters support Newsom in the Golden State. That gives the term-limited governor double the support of Harris, who sits at 14%. The 2028 presidential primary poll was conducted by the University of California, Berkeley’s Citrin Center for Public Opinion Research and Politico.

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