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Gavin Newsom Says He Will Not Challenge Kamala Harris in 2028 Presidential Race

California Governor Gavin Newsom announced he will not seek the Democratic nomination for president in 2028 if Kamala Harris enters the race, reshaping early speculation about the party's future.

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Gavin Newsom announces he will not run if Harris does

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Newsom explains base overlap and electoral risks of running

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Newsom's decision seen as clearing path for Harris

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  1. Newsom is ‘messing with Kamala Harris’ head’ in 2028 race
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  1. Newsom’s support for 2028 presidential bid tanks, AOC and other contenders rise: poll
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  2. Newsom tells CNN he won't run for president if Kamala Harris does in 2028
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  3. Dem megadonor pours cold water on Kamala Harris’ comeback hopes
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  1. Gavin Newsom’s vow not to run against Kamala Harris branded ‘impossible to believe’
    New York Post
  2. Newsom: I’ll stand aside if Kamala wants to run for president
    The Telegraph
  3. Newsom won’t run for US president in 2028 if Harris does
    South China Morning Post
  4. USA: Gavin Newsom will nicht kandidieren, wenn Kamala Harris antritt
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  5. Gavin Newsom reveals he won’t run for president in 2028 if a certain other Democrat does
    The Independent

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  1. Gavin Newsom says he won’t run for president in 2028 if Kamala Harris does - NBC News
    NBC News
  2. Gavin Newsom says he won’t run for president in 2028 if Kamala Harris does
    NBC News
  3. Gavin Newsom Says He Won’t Run in 2028 if Kamala Harris Does
    The New York Times
  4. Gavin Newsom Reveals Dem He Wouldn’t Run Against in 2028
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  5. Newsom says he won’t run for president in 2028 if Harris does
    The Hill