Tuesday, November 18, 2025

Is Newsom the Front Runner?

California Gov. Gavin NewsomCalifornia Gov. Gavin Newsom speaks during a rally with Harris County Democrats at the IBEW local 716 union hall on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, in Houston. | Karen Warren/AP

The Proposition 50 win was huge. The nearly two-to-one spread (64%–36%) covered all of voter-rich Southern California, including Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego and Imperial Counties.

Governor Newsom was the instigator, primary advocate, and fundraiser ($80 million) for the proposition after overcoming skeptical legislators and a well-funded opposition.

Proposition 50

County Yes No
Los Angeles 64% 36%
Orange 55% 45%
San Diego 61% 39%
Riverside 56% 44%
San Bernardino 57% 43%
Imperial 60% 40%

Ciruli Associates 2025

The few early national polls have Newsom first or in the top three for the Democratic Presidential nomination. Winning the high-profile contest countering President Trump’s Texas redistricting strategy makes him the fighter Democrats have been looking for. And having a high profile in the November 4 national Blue surge was good political fortune.

The Democratic Party’s work now focuses on the 2026 mid-term election and expect Newsom to spend considerable time out of state.

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Admit It. Gavin Newsom Is the 2028 Front-runner.
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