California Governor Gavin Newsom (D) stated in an interview on September 14, 2026, that he would not run for president in 2028 if former Vice President Kamala Harris decided to run for a third time. Newsom noted that both he and Harris would be competing for similar voter demographics, which could be advantageous for other candidates in the race. He remarked, "First of all, electorally, it's a gift from God for everybody else."
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Gavin Newsom states he will not run for president in 2028 if Kamala Harris does
California Governor Gavin Newsom announced that he will not enter the 2028 presidential race if former Vice President Kamala Harris chooses to run. He emphasized the potential electoral implications of both candidates competing for the same voter base.
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