Most California voters don't want Newsom to run for President: poll

SAN FRANCISCO - Most Californians don't want Gov. Gavin Newsom to run for president next year, according to a recent poll.

The Quinnipiac University poll said 70% of the Golden State voters oppose the idea of Newsom joining the race for president. Of those who oppose Newsom's candidacy, 54% are Democrats.

Only 22% of those surveyed do support the idea of Newsom running for the White House.

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There has been speculation that the governor, who traveled to several states in recent months, was launching a presidential campaign.

But Newsom has denied the claims, saying there's enough work to be done in California.