Newsom says he will not run for president if Harris runs
On Sept 23, Gavin Newsom said in New York that he remains undecided on running for president in 2028 and needs a distinctive reason to enter. That followed his Sept 14 statement to CNN that he would not run if Kamala Harris ran.
Why it mattersHis stance helps shape who Democratic voters may choose from in the upcoming presidential nomination race.
How we got here
- Newsom stated he would not run for president if Harris entered the race. NBC News
- Newsom gave an interview in Manhattan to The Guardian and Covering Climate Now on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly and New York Climate Week. The Guardian
- Newsom stated he had not decided whether to run for president and discussed other potential Democratic contenders. The Guardian
What's likely next
- After the 2026 midterms: Newsom has said he would seriously consider a presidential run; he has not announced a decision date.
- The Federal Election Commission lists this as the next regularly scheduled federal general election date.
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The coverage
- Gavin Newsom says he won’t run in 2028 if Kamala Harris doesNBC News
- Newsom says he won’t run for president if Harris runs againPolitico
- Newsom and Harris continue circling, may finally collideLatimes
- Newsom says he'll consider presidential run after 2026 midtermsAP
- Gavin Newsom will leave office in January. In South Carolina, he previews what could come nextCNN
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