California Gov. Gavin Newsom embarked Tuesday on a two-day swing through rural South Carolina as the high-profile Democrat seeks to position himself as a leader for a party in rebuilding mode while simultaneously stoking fresh speculation about a potential 2028 presidential bid.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom is out of state, speaking to voters in churches and coffee shops in South Carolina in what many see as another step towards a presidential run.

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - California Gov. Gavin Newsom arrived in the Midlands on Tuesday as part of a statewide tour. The South Carolina Democratic Party is hosting a multi-county tour with Newsom across the state on Tuesday and Wednesday. Other stops include Marion, Chesterfield, Marlboro, Laurens, Pickens, Oconee and Florence counties.