| Pollster | Date | Rubio | Newsom | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emerson A+ | Aug 17, 2026 | 46 | 48 | Newsom +2 |
| Zogby D | Jul 4, 2026 | 40 | 36 | Rubio +4 |
| Morning Consult B- | Nov 16, 2025 | 39 | 41 | Newsom +2 |
| Leger360 | Aug 31, 2025 | 44 | 49 | Newsom +5 |
More: every 2028 matchup · Nationwide: Marco Rubio · Gavin Newsom
Rubio leads by 1 points in the average of the 2 most recent polls of this 2028 matchup (Rubio 43%, Newsom 42%). The latest, from Emerson (Aug 17, 2026), has Rubio 46% and Newsom 48%.
4 national polls in Crosstab's list, from Aug 31, 2025 to Aug 17, 2026.
Updated 2026-10-04 · Polls compiled from Wikipedia's sourced poll tables (CC BY-SA 4.0); results belong to the pollsters. Grades: Crosstab Trust Index.