This lawmaker is surging ahead in popularity among the Democratic Party, according to a new poll.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom is leading by a large margin in a hypothetical 2028 Democratic presidential primary, an Emerson College poll revealed on Friday. Newsom recorded 25% support, a 13-point increase from June when he trailed behind other potential nominees at 12%.

Following behind Newsom is former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg with 16%, former Vice President Kamala Harris with 11%, Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro with 5%, and Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York with 4%, respectively.

“Governor Newsom’s support surged across key demographic groups, highlighted by a 12-point increase among voters under 30 (6% to 18%) an

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