- California Governor Gavin Newsom said he will not run for president in 2028 if former Vice President Kamala Harris enters the race.
- Newsom said having two prominent California Democrats compete would divide their shared political base and help other candidates.
- The governor emphasized that his decision will also depend heavily on his family, including the support of his wife and four children.
- A recent poll of likely voters showed Harris leading potential 2028 Democratic contenders with 17 percent support, followed by Pete Buttigieg at 16 percent, and Newsom tied with Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez at 14 percent.
- Newsom previously endorsed Harris during the 2024 election cycle after Joe Biden exited the presidential contest.
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