Governor of California

Gavin Newsom

Democrat · California

40th Governor of California, in office since 2019. Former Mayor of San Francisco and Lieutenant Governor. One of the most prominent progressive governors in the nation. Frequently considered a potential future presidential candidate.

Record

Progressive standard-bearer. Signed sweeping climate legislation targeting net-zero by 2045. Strong gun safety laws. Resisted federal immigration enforcement. Struggles with homelessness crisis but pushes housing reform and mental health investment.

Legislative Record

Recently signed into law

• CA SB 79 — Abundant & Affordable Homes Near Transit Act (Signed into law, Oct 10, 2025)
• CA AB 656 — Social Media Account Deletion Right (Signed into law, Oct 8, 2025)
• CA AB 1264 — Real Food, Healthy Kids Act (Ultra-Processed Food Phase-Out) (Signed into law, Oct 8, 2025)
• CA SB 398 — Vote-Buying Criminalization (Signed into law, Oct 2, 2025)
• CA SB 42 — Public Financing of Elections Repeal Referendum (Signed into law, Oct 2, 2025)

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