Recent polling data from multiple sources including Echelon Insights and Politico indicate that Gavin Newsom is gaining traction among Democratic voters as a potential 2028 presidential nominee. Newsom's support has increased to around 13% in national primary polls, marking a 3-point rise since April 2025, and he leads in California Democratic primary polls with 25% support. Kamala Harris, the current Vice President, holds a steady 26% in national polls but trails Newsom in California with 19%. Other notable candidates in the Democratic field include Pete Buttigieg with 11% nationally and 13% in California, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez at 6% nationally and 10% in California, and Cory Booker with 5% nationally and 4% in California. The data suggest a competitive Democratic primary landscape with Newsom emerging as a favored candidate among California Democrats over Harris.