California Gov. Gavin Newsom says he'll consider running for President after 2026 midterms
California Gov. Gavin Newsom, a leading Democratic critic of President Donald Trump, says he'll consider running for the White House in 2028 after the midterm elections next year. Newsom has been trying to raise his national profile.
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2 developments- Oct 26, 2025Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom of California says he'll consider presidential run after 2026 midterms
- Oct 27, 2025California Gov. Gavin Newsom says he'll consider running for President after 2026 midterms
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