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Newsom Leads 2028 California Primary; Harris Trails at 9%

3/21/2026

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Governor Gavin Newsom (D-CA) leads the California Democratic primary poll for 2028 statewide with 28% support.
Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg also outperformed Harris in the survey overall.
Harris has 9%.
The landscape may shift as both prepare for potential competition in 2028.

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Story summary

Governor Gavin Newsom (D-CA) leads the California Democratic primary poll for 2028 statewide with 28% support.
Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg also outperformed Harris in the survey overall.
Harris has 9%.
The landscape may shift as both prepare for potential competition in 2028.