Surge in support across key demographics puts California Governor in a statistical tie with Vice President Vance in hypothetical general election.

A new national poll by Emerson College finds California Governor Gavin Newsom pulling ahead of his potential rivals for the 2028 Democratic presidential nomination. The poll, conducted on August 25-26, 2025, shows Newsom with 25% support among Democratic primary voters, a significant 13-point increase from a similar poll conducted in June.

The poll’s results reveal a broad-based surge for Newsom, with notable gains among different age and racial groups.

He saw a 12-point increase among voters under 30, an 18-point increase among voters over 70, and a 14-point increase among both Black and White voters. This rise in support places him well

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