Gavin Newsom says he will not run for president in 2028 if Kamala Harris does

In interview, term-limited California governor said running against former VP would ‘waste everybody’s time’ Gavin Newsom, the California governor, will not run for president if former vice-president Kamala Harris does, he said in a forthcoming interview with CNN . Newsom and Harris, both from California, are widely viewed as two of the top establishment frontrunners in the coming Democratic presidential primary. Ne…

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Gavin Newsom Says He Won’t Run in 2028 if Kamala Harris Does

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The comments made to CNN, if taken at face value, seemed to fly in the face of the California governor’s presidential ambitions.

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Guardian Published 15 September 2026

Gavin Newsom says he will not run for president in 2028 if Kamala Harris does

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Gavin Newsom Says He Won’t Run in 2028 if Kamala Harris Does

The comments made to CNN, if taken at face value, seemed to fly in the face of the California governor’s presidential ambitions.

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