Newsom Declines 2028 Presidential Run if Harris Competes
California Governor Gavin Newsom stated he will not seek the presidency in 2028 if former Vice President Kamala Harris chooses to run for the office.
Baltimore, MD, September 14, 2026 —
California Governor Gavin Newsom has indicated that he will not pursue the presidency in the 2028 election if former Vice President Kamala Harris decides to enter the race.
Newsom’s statement outlines a specific condition under which he would forgo a potential presidential bid. The timeline mentioned for this decision is the 2028 election cycle.
The specific circumstances surrounding this declaration are not detailed in the provided information. Former Vice President Kamala Harris’s intentions regarding a 2028 presidential candidacy were not stated in conjunction with Governor Newsom’s announcement.
Governor Newsom’s political future has been a subject of speculation, and this statement offers a clear, albeit conditional, indication of his plans. The decision hinges entirely on whether Harris, a prominent figure within the Democratic party, chooses to seek the nomination.
Details regarding any prior discussions or specific reasons behind Governor Newsom’s conditional pledge were not provided. The statement itself is the primary piece of information available regarding his intentions for the 2028 presidential election.
Story summarized from the original created by Caroline Vakil on thehill.com, see more information here.
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