Summary
California Governor Gavin Newsom's popularity has recently grown, according to a new poll by Emerson College. Newsom's net approval rating improved from -11 percentage points in December 2025 to +2 in March 2026. This boost comes as Democrats prepare for the midterm elections in November 2026.
Key Facts
- Gavin Newsom is the Governor of California.
- A poll by Emerson College showed Newsom's approval went from -11 in December 2025 to +2 in March 2026.
- The poll surveyed 1,000 people, with a margin of error of 3 percentage points.
- Rumors suggest Newsom might consider running for president, but he has not formally announced it.
- President Trump made remarks suggesting Newsom should not be president due to his dyslexia.
- Newsom will finish his term as governor in January 2027.
- The California primary election is scheduled for June 2028.
