California Governor Gavin Newsom is strengthening his position for the 2028 Democratic presidential nomination on the back of fresh polling and market data. A new survey of Democratic voters shows Newsom leading a hypothetical party primary field, overtaking Vice President Kamala Harris among California Democrats. Separately, the Kalshi prediction market assigns Newsom a 31% probability of winning the Democratic nomination, the highest individual share recorded on the platform for the current cycle. The dual indicators underscore rising enthusiasm within the party for the two-term governor as strategists and donors start to assess potential contenders for the next open White House race.