Politics
California Governor Gavin Newsom to launch four-day tour of Southern states
The tour will take Newsom to South Carolina, Alabama, and North Carolina to campaign for local Democrats and visit historical sites.
The short version
- California Governor Gavin Newsom announced a four-day, three-state Southern sweep beginning next Wednesday.
- The "Take it Back Tour" will target 10 counties across South Carolina, Alabama, and North Carolina.
- The trip comes as South Carolina is positioned to vote first in the 2028 Democratic primary, fueling speculation about Newsom's future national ambitions.
Key facts
- California Governor Gavin Newsom's "Take it Back Tour" is scheduled to begin next Wednesday and will span South Carolina, Alabama, and North Carolina.[The Hill]
- In South Carolina, Newsom plans to spend two days focusing on downballot races in Jasper, Beaufort, and Dorchester counties, all of which Donald Trump won in the 2024 presidential election.[The Hill]
- Newsom will campaign, canvass with local Democrats, and raise funds for key races in the Charlotte area of North Carolina.[The Hill]
- In Alabama, Newsom is scheduled to walk the U.S. Civil Rights Trail alongside local civil rights leaders.[The Hill]
- The tour follows the Democratic National Committee's recent decision to make South Carolina the first-voting state in the January 2028 Democratic primary.[The Hill]