USA: Gavin Newsom intends to withdraw from the presidential race if Kamala Harris stands as a candidate; archive images

Sep 16, 2026

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California Governor Gavin Newsom addresses Labor Day weekend rally in North Carolina MONROE, USA - SEPTEMBER 5: California Governor Gavin Newsom meets Union County voters amid some outside Trump supporting protesters at a Labor Day weekend Rally in Monroe NC, United States on September 05, 2026 Peter Zay Anadolu North Carolina United States. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxPeterxZayx
US-NEWS-CMP-CALIF-UNDOCUMENTED-STUDENTS-BILL-FILEPIC-SA Gov. Gavin Newsom delivers his final May budget revision as governor on May 14, 2026, at the Capitol Swing Space building in Sacramento, California. (Hector Amezcua The Sacramento Bee TNS) Sacramento Calif. USA EDITORIAL USE ONLY Copyright: xThexSacramentoxBeex 183534444W HectorxAmezcuax krtphotoslive966419
Governor Newsom and First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom in Hayward, California HAYWARD, CALIFORNIA - AUG 19: Governor Gavin Newsom speaks during a press event for welcome back students to a new school year, highlighting transformational education reforms at the Schafer Park Elementary School in Hayward, California, United States on August 19, 2026. Tayfun Coskun Anadolu California United States. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxTayfunxCoÅükunx
US-NEWS-CALIF-AGENCIES-AI-ATTACKS-FILEPIC-SA Gov. Gavin Newsom delivers his final May budget revision as governor on May 14, 2026, at the Capitol Swing Space building. (Hector Amezcua The Sacramento Bee TNS) EDITORIAL USE ONLY Copyright: xx 181719164W HectorxAmezcuax krtphotoslive965878
Governor Newsom press conference in Oakland, California OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 7: Governor Gavin Newsom speaks during an event about new savings for California car buyers and major milestone in state’s clean energy future at the Bridge Yard Facility in Oakland, California, United States on August 7, 2026. Tayfun Coskun Anadolu California United States. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxTayfunxCoskunx
Former U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris waves during the inauguration of the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago, USA, 18 June 2026 Inauguration of the Obama Presidential Center !ACHTUNG: NUR REDAKTIONELLE NUTZUNG! Copyright: xOctavioxGuzmánx AME2142 1078635518st
California Governor Gavin Newsom in Capitol WASHINGTON DC, UNITED STATES - MAY 20: Governor Gavin Newsom (D-CA) speaks to reporters inside the U.S. Capitol in Washington, DC on May 20, 2026. Nathan Posner Anadolu Washington United States. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxNathanxPosnerx
March 3, 2026, Los Angeles, California, USA: California Gov. GAVIN NEWSOM speaks about his memoir during the Young Man in a Hurry book tour event at the Wilshire Ebell Theatre in Los Angeles, California on Tuesday, March 3, 2026. Newsom has been on tour promoting his newest memoir about how he got his start in California politics. Los Angeles USA - ZUMAt176 20260303_zsp_t176_010 Copyright: xJacksonxTammariellox
Governor Newsom blasts Trump over strikes on Iran HAYWARD, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 2: Governor Gavin Newsom criticizes U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to strike Iran during a press conference about new statewide accountability and funding for homelessness and mental health in Hayward, California, United States, on March 2, 2026. Tayfun Coskun Anadolu California United States. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxTayfunxCoskunx
Munich, Bavaria, Germany, 14 02 2026 Hotel Bayerischer Hof Munich Security Conference 2026 Gavin Newsom, Governor of California Copyright: xdtsxNachrichtenagenturx dts_106821
California Governor Gavin Newsom waves with Vice President Kamala Harris at a vote no on recall rally at the IBEW-NECA Joint Apprenticeship Training Center in San Leandro, California on Wednesday, September 8, 2021. Harris joined the Governor to urge voters to defeat the Republican lead recall with less than a week of voting to go. SXP202109081 TERRYxSCHMITT
California Governor Gavin Newsom waves with Vice President Kamala Harris at a vote no on recall rally at the IBEW-NECA Joint Apprenticeship Training Center in San Leandro, California on Wednesday, September 8, 2021. Harris joined the Governor to urge voters to defeat the Republican lead recall with less than a week of voting to go. SXP2021090815 TERRYxSCHMITT
June 3, 2007, San Francisco, California, USA: San Francisco Mayor GAVIN NEWSOM attends San Francisco District Attorney KAMALA HARRIS re-election campaign kickoff at the Women s Building. San Francisco USA - ZUMAs18_ 20070603_zap_s18_059 Copyright: xEricxSlomansonx

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US-NEWS-CALIF-AGENCIES-AI-ATTACKS-FILEPIC-SA Gov. Gavin Newsom delivers his final May budget revision as governor on May 14, 2026, at the Capitol Swing Space building. (Hector Amezcua The Sacramento Bee TNS) EDITORIAL USE ONLY Copyright: xx 181719164W HectorxAmezcuax krtphotoslive965878

Former U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris waves during the inauguration of the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago, USA, 18 June 2026 Inauguration of the Obama Presidential Center !ACHTUNG: NUR REDAKTIONELLE NUTZUNG! Copyright: xOctavioxGuzmánx AME2142 1078635518st

Munich, Bavaria, Germany, 14 02 2026 Hotel Bayerischer Hof Munich Security Conference 2026 Gavin Newsom, Governor of California Copyright: xdtsxNachrichtenagenturx dts_106821

June 3, 2007, San Francisco, California, USA: San Francisco Mayor GAVIN NEWSOM attends San Francisco District Attorney KAMALA HARRIS re-election campaign kickoff at the Women s Building. San Francisco USA - ZUMAs18_ 20070603_zap_s18_059 Copyright: xEricxSlomansonx