Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) is slated to visit the first-in-the-nation primary state of New Hampshire next month as he weighs a possible 2028 run for the White House.
The Democratic governor will be hosting a March 5 event in Portsmouth for his new book, Young Man in a Hurry: A Memoir of Discovery, the theater venue announced on Thursday.
“From California Governor Gavin Newsom comes an intimate and poignant account of identity, belonging, and the defining moments that inspired a life in politics,” the Music Hall said on its website, featuring ticket details about the upcoming book event.
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Newsom’s visit is notable, considering New Hampshire is often the state where potential presidential contenders test 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.
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.
Young Man in a Hurry has its publication date set for Feb. 24.
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 immigration and abortion. The governor previously said he won’t decide on a campaign until the midterm elections are over.
In the meantime, he’s focused on serving the rest of his second term, which expires in January 2027.
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Other anticipated Democratic candidates include Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY), former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, and Gov. JB Pritzker (D-IL). Each has visited key battleground states for speeches and other events over the past year.
Sen. Cory Booker (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.
