{"id":2569488,"date":"2026-02-12T19:42:02","date_gmt":"2026-02-13T00:42:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/newsom-to-visit-new-hampshire-as-he-weighs-2028-run\/"},"modified":"2026-02-12T19:44:34","modified_gmt":"2026-02-13T00:44:34","slug":"newsom-to-visit-new-hampshire-as-he-weighs-2028-run","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/newsom-to-visit-new-hampshire-as-he-weighs-2028-run\/","title":{"rendered":"Newsom to visit New Hampshire as he weighs 2028 run"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">20<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fnewsom-to-visit-new-hampshire-as-he-weighs-2028-run%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2569488&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>California Governor Gavin Newsom plans a trip to New Hampshire, the first primary state, next month as he weighs a possible 2028 run for the White House. He will host a March 5 event in Portsmouth to promote his memoir Young Man in a Hurry: A Memoir of Finding, which publishes February 24. Newsom is kicking off a book tour with stops in Tennessee and then in red states such as Georgia, South Carolina, and Florida, along with appearances in New York City, San Francisco, and Los Angeles. The New Hampshire visit is seen as a way to test his appeal with early primary voters, a common move for potential candidates. Other Democratic figures\u2014Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, pete Buttigieg, JB Pritzker, and Cory Booker\u2014have also been making campaign-style visits to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/huge-sidney-powell-witness-whom-ny-times-described-as-always-the-smartest-person-in-the-room-concludes-hundreds-of-thousands-of-votes-transferred-from-trump-to-biden-in-all-battleground-states\/\" title=\"HUGE! Sidney Powell Witness Whom NY Times Described as &quot;Always the Smartest Person in the Room&quot; Concludes Hundreds of Thousands of Votes Transferred from Trump to Biden IN ALL BATTLEGROUND ...S\">key battleground states<\/a>.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Newsom to visit first primary state New Hampshire as he weighs 2028 run<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_2488229\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>Gov. <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/gavin-newsom\/\">Gavin Newsom<\/a> (D-CA) is slated to visit the first-in-the-nation primary state of <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/new-hampshire\/\">New Hampshire<\/a> next month as he weighs a possible 2028 run for the <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/white-house\/\">White House<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The Democratic governor will be hosting a March 5 event in Portsmouth for his new book, <em>Young Man in a Hurry: A Memoir of Discovery<\/em>, the theater venue announced on Thursday.<\/p>\n<div class=\"recommended-stories\">\n<h2>Recommended Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/justice\/4450952\/legal-war-immigration-detention-policy-not-over-win\/\">Legal war over Trump&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/legal-war-over-trumps-immigration-detention-policy-far-from-over\/\" title=\"Legal war over ...s immigration detention policy far from over\">immigration detention policy<\/a> far from over despite key win<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/presidential\/4449781\/kamala-harris-aims-prove-isnt-cringe-for-comeback\/\">Kamala Harris aims to prove she isn&#8217;t too &#8216;cringe&#8217; for a comeback<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>&ldquo;From California Governor Gavin Newsom comes an intimate and poignant account of identity, belonging, and the defining moments that inspired a life in politics,&rdquo; the Music Hall <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/themusichall.my.salesforce-sites.com\/ticket\/?_gl=1*t47i1j*_gcl_au*MTIzMTg3MTMxMS4xNzcwOTM3MTI3*_ga*NzgzNTE5MzcwLjE3NzA5MzcxMjg.*_ga_H4R30DSW1J*czE3NzA5MzcxMjckbzEkZzEkdDE3NzA5MzcxNDkkajM4JGwwJGgxOTU5Nzg3NDA1*_ga_8BNRMWR1HD*czE3NzA5MzcxMjkkbzEkZzEkdDE3NzA5MzcxNDkkajQwJGwwJGgw#\/instances\/a0FTS000009z3ob2AA\">said on its website<\/a>, featuring ticket details about the upcoming book event.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/policy\/energy-and-environment\/4456382\/controversial-car-stop-start-systems-end-trump-deregulation\/\">CAR STOP-START SYSTEMS MAY GO AWAY THANKS TO TRUMP DEREGULATION<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Newsom&rsquo;s visit is notable, considering New Hampshire is often the state where <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >potential presidential contenders test<\/a> the waters before launching their campaigns. Furthermore, book tours can be used as a means to gain support among early primary voters in the state.<\/p>\n<p>The California governor is kicking off his book tour in Tennessee later this month. From there, he will make a series of visits to red states, including Georgia, South Carolina, and Florida. He will also travel to New York City, San Francisco, and Los Angeles.<\/p>\n<p><em>Young Man in a Hurry<\/em> has its publication date set for Feb. 24.<\/p>\n<p>Newsom is highly speculated to run in the Democratic primary two years from now as he frequently challenges the Trump administration on numerous issues, such as <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/policy\/immigration\/3906388\/california-online-portal-unlawful-federal-officers\/\">immigration<\/a> and <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/policy\/healthcare\/4455112\/gavin-newsom-90-million-california-planned-parenthoods\/\">abortion<\/a>. The governor previously said he won&rsquo;t decide on a campaign until the <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/midterm-elections\/\">midterm elections<\/a> are over.<\/p>\n<p>In the meantime, he&rsquo;s focused on serving the rest of his second term, which expires in January 2027.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/4447762\/gavin-newsom-book-tour-tests-red-state-democrats-appetite-california-politics\/\">NEWSOM&rsquo;S BOOK TOUR TESTS RED STATE DEMOCRATS&rsquo; APPETITE FOR CALIFORNIA POLITICS AHEAD OF 2028<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Other anticipated Democratic candidates include Rep. <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/alexandria-ocasio-cortez\/\">Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez<\/a> (D-NY), former Transportation Secretary <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/pete-buttigieg\/\">Pete Buttigieg<\/a>, and Gov. <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/jb-pritzker-2\/\">JB Pritzker<\/a> (D-IL). Each has visited key battleground states for speeches and other events over the past year.<\/p>\n<p>Sen. <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/cory-booker\/\">Cory Booker<\/a> (D-NJ) may also add his name to the mix eventually, as he has not ruled out a presidential run yet. Notably, he last visited New Hampshire in November. However, Booker said his current focus is on running for reelection as a senator this year.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Newsom to visit NH as 2028 White House bid looms<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2159,"featured_media":2569489,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/AP24190829726205.jpg?w=696","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[33651],"tags":[39496,73718,3678,5894,73719],"class_list":["post-2569488","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-western-journal","tag-2028election","tag-newhampshire","tag-newsom","tag-politics","tag-presidentialbid"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/AP24190829726205.jpg?w=696","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2569488","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2159"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2569488"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2569488\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2569492,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2569488\/revisions\/2569492"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2569489"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2569488"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2569488"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2569488"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}