Gavin Newsom Teases Possible 2028 VP Pick

Nationally, any Democrat entering the 2028 field would have to appeal to voters across multiple states.

Still, home-state sentiment offers early insight into how a candidate’s leadership is perceived by those who know them best.

Newsom’s approval rating as governor remains positive — slightly higher than the number who want him to run — suggesting his leadership within California is viewed more favorably than his potential national ambitions.