Emerson College Poll: Newsom Surging in 2028 Democrat Field

Support for California Gov. Gavin Newsom has climbed sharply among potential Democrat primary voters, according to a new Emerson College Polling survey.

The poll, released Friday, found that 25% of Democrat primary voters would back Newsom as the party’s 2028 presidential nominee, more than doubling his support from 12% in June, The Hill reported Friday.

Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg registered 16% support, unchanged from the earlier poll. Former Vice President Kamala Harris saw her backing slip from 13% in June to 11% in the latest survey.

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