Majority of California Voters Disapprove of Biden, Newsom Sees Record Disapproval Rating Amid Focus on National Role

Biden's approval drops to 52% among California voters with diminishing support from key voter groups; Gov. Newsom's activism in national politics contributes to record 49% disapproval rating.

For the first time since taking office, President Biden sees a majority disapproval rating among California voters with 52% disapproving of his job performance, according to a Bloomberg Institute of Governmental Studies poll, with decreasing support identified among key voter groups such as Latinos and Black voters.
Biden's efforts in handling the economy and international conflicts, including the war in Ukraine and Israel-Hamas conflicts, are cited among the factors contributing to this drop in approval rating, though no single topic appears to be the key driver.
Despite the decline in approval, Biden continues to lead former President Trump in a hypothetical 2024 matchup in California, with a 15 point lead, half of his victory margin from three years ago.
California Governor Gavin Newsom suffers a 11% decrease in approval rating since February, going down to 44%, with 49% of voters disapproving of his performance, a record high disapproval rating. This dip in popularity is attributed to Newsom's increased involvement in national Democratic politics and perceived lack of focus on California's domestic challenges.
Newsom's role in national politics has received mixed reactions, with 45% approving and 43% disapproving. Similarly, his appointment of Senator Laphonza Butler to fill the late Dianne Feinstein’s seat in Congress received a 37% approval rating.