Driving the news: Newsom raised the most for the Democratic Party in South Carolina, which is expected to host the first contest in the 2028 primary. Jay Parmley, executive director of the state party, confirmed that Newsom raised over $300,000 for the state party from grassroots fundraising. Newsom raised over $220,000 for the party and over $56,000 for the New Hampshire Senate Democratic Caucus this cycle. Molly Forgey, senior adviser for the Nevada Democratic Party, said that “Newsom’s fundraising emails have raised more for the Nevada state party than anyone else.” By the numbers: Newsom raised money for 14 state parties from more than 74,000 donors.