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Newsom Surges to 36% Support in Democratic Polling

12/5/2025

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Newsom's Rising Support

California Governor Gavin Newsom leads nationally, with Emerson College showing 36% support among likely Democratic primary voters, up from 23%.
Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg stands at 16% in the same poll.
Newsom has not announced a candidacy and would decide after the 2026 midterms.
Rep. Eric Swalwell is at 12%, and former Rep. Katie Porter is at 11% to succeed Newsom, with a June 2026 primary and 31% undecided.

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Porter Faces Scrutiny

An Emerson College poll shows Former Rep. Katie Porter at 11% and Rep. Eric Swalwell at 12% in the California gubernatorial race.
Porter's unfavorable rating is 34%, indicating negative voter sentiment.
Porter's campaign has faced scrutiny over unflattering interview footage and accusations of being a difficult boss.
The crowded primary also includes Tom Steyer and former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, with 31% of voters still undecided.

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Newsom's Rising Support

California Governor Gavin Newsom leads nationally, with Emerson College showing 36% support among likely Democratic primary voters, up from 23%.
Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg stands at 16% in the same poll.
Newsom has not announced a candidacy and would decide after the 2026 midterms.
Rep. Eric Swalwell is at 12%, and former Rep. Katie Porter is at 11% to succeed Newsom, with a June 2026 primary and 31% undecided.

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