Vice President Kamala Harris holds a commanding lead in various polls as a potential candidate for California governor and the 2028 Democratic presidential primary. Recent surveys show Harris leading declared and potential candidates for California governor by double digits. In the 2028 Democratic primary polling, Harris leads with 38%, followed by Pete Buttigieg at 11%, Gavin Newsom at 10%, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) at 7%, and other candidates trailing behind. In three-way Democratic primary matchups, Harris commands 67%, with AOC at 20% and Charles Barkley at 6%. Additionally, a 2028 poll from Overton indicates Harris at 45% against Republican J.D. Vance at 42%. For the 2024 presidential rematch scenario, Donald Trump leads Kamala Harris by 46% to 43%. Harris has also recently secured a significant communications role within Governor Gavin Newsom's office, signaling political collaboration. Commentary suggests Harris is positioned to continue Newsom's legacy in California politics.