Gavin Newsom

Governor of California

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Governor of California (2019–)

Born	1967-10-10 · San Francisco
Party	Democratic
Offices	Governor of California2019-01-07–presentPreceded by: Jerry Brown Lieutenant Governor of California2011-01-10–2019-01-07Preceded by: Abel Maldonado Mayor of San Francisco2004-01-08–2011-01-10Preceded by: Willie Brown · Succeeded by: Ed Lee Member of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors1997-02-13–2004-01-08Preceded by: Kevin Shelley · Succeeded by: Michela Alioto-Pier
Education	Santa Clara University (BS)

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Portrait: Office of the Lieutenant Governor of California · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

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Newsom says Trump administration may seek to seize midterm ballots, warns judges
California Governor Gavin Newsom warned judges that the Trump administration may try to seize ballots in the midterm elections.
Election rules, courts and voting
TTRT World 2026-11-01 01:42
Newsom says Trump’s presidency ends Nov. 3 ‘as long as we do our job’
California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Rep. Nancy Pelosi rallied Democrats in San Francisco on Friday, urging them to seek five more U.S. House seats in the midterms. Newsom said Nov. 3 would end Trump’s presidency “as we know it.”
Primaries and candidates
TThe Associated Press 2026-10-24 02:15

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PoliticsInside the razor-close Mississippi Senate race; why California’s governor is commuting death sentences — Nov. 6

One startling result of Tuesday’s Democratic wave is the tight Mississippi Senate contest, with Democrat Scott Colom narrowly ahead of Republican incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith. A Colom victory would make him the first Black senator representing Mississippi since 1875. Provisional and mail ballots could still affect the outcome, and Colom is not praising Democrats for their backing. The program also examines why California’s governor is commuting death sentences.

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NNBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-06 23:09

Inside the razor-close Mississippi Senate race; why California’s governor is commuting death sentences — Nov. 6

PoliticsNewsom says Trump administration may seek to seize midterm ballots, warns judges

California Governor Gavin Newsom warned judges that the Trump administration may try to seize ballots in the midterm elections.

CaliforniaGavin NewsomTrump administrationmidterm elections

TTRT WorldOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-01 01:42

Newsom says Trump administration may seek to seize midterm ballots, warns judges

PoliticsNewsom says Trump’s presidency ends Nov. 3 ‘as long as we do our job’

California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Rep. Nancy Pelosi rallied Democrats in San Francisco on Friday, urging them to seek five more U.S. House seats in the midterms. Newsom said Nov. 3 would end Trump’s presidency “as we know it.”

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TThe Associated PressOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-24 02:15

Newsom says Trump’s presidency ends Nov. 3 ‘as long as we do our job’

PoliticsCNN to host California gubernatorial debate later this month

CNN will host a California gubernatorial debate later this month, just weeks before Election Day. Voters in the nation’s most populous state will choose who succeeds Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom.

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CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-08 14:30

CNN to host California gubernatorial debate later this month

PoliticsNewsom acknowledges South Carolina trip was part of exploring a presidential campaign

With South Carolina now formally established as Democrats’ first presidential primary state, Gavin Newsom acknowledged that his visit there last week was indeed part of assessing a potential campaign.

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CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-07 14:00

Newsom acknowledges South Carolina trip was part of exploring a presidential campaign

PoliticsNewsom slammed for aligning with far-left progressives in key swing state

California Gov. Gavin Newsom is facing criticism over his alignment with far-left progressives during a trip to Michigan. On Fox News, Miranda Devine analyzed Newsom’s visit and his praise for Abdul El-Sayed. The discussion framed the episode as part of Democrats’ shift further left ahead of the midterm elections. The criticism centers on Newsom’s association with progressive politics in an important swing state.

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FFox NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-10 12:30

Newsom slammed for aligning with far-left progressives in key swing state

PoliticsNewsom heads to key battleground state as 2028 rumors swirl

California Gov. Gavin Newsom is heading to a key battleground state to rally support for Democrats in the midterm races. California voter Samantha Ettus discusses concerns about antisemitism following Abdul El-Sayed’s victory in the Democratic Senate primary. Newsom’s planned appearance is also fueling speculation about his political ambitions in 2028. The coverage links the trip to broader debates over the Democratic Party’s direction and election strategy.

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FFox NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-09 15:30

Newsom heads to key battleground state as 2028 rumors swirl