As California Gov. Gavin Newsom continues to mock President Donald Trump on social media, more Democratic voters see him as a potential presidential candidate in four years.

A new poll released by Echelon Insights this month shows Newsom as the second-most popular choice for the 2028 presidential nominee among Democratic voters.

A total of 13% of voters said they would pick Newsom, an increase of 3 points from Echelon Insight’s July poll . In that survey, 10% of voters said they would vote for the California governor.

In recent months, Newsom has stepped into the role of a foil to Trump, his administration and the Republican Party.

In response to Texas Republicans attempting to redraw their congressional maps before the 2026 election, Newsom has been pushing forward a proposition

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