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Democratic California Governor Gavin Newsom announced he will decide by early January whether to run for president in 2028. Newsom made this statement on Thursday while attending the 31st United Nations Climate Change Conference in Antalya, Turkey. He plans to discuss the decision with his family over the next few weeks, as reported by Fox News.
Newsom, who will leave office in January, has been frequently mentioned as a potential 2028 Democratic contender. However, he previously stated he would not run if former Vice President Kamala Harris enters the race. In a September interview with CNN's Jake Tapper, Newsom said, "I wouldn't run if she ran."
The governor's decision comes shortly after Republicans faced significant losses in the midterm elections, losing control of both chambers of Congress. Newsom expressed satisfaction with the election results, stating that it marked the end of former President Donald Trump's presidency as it was known.
Newsom's potential candidacy is part of a broader discussion within the Democratic Party about future leadership, with other possible candidates including Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York and Sen. Jon Ossoff of Georgia.