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.

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• 🏆 @Pylej1 Jul 22, 2026

  Good speaker. Progressive outlook. In the locker Of billionnaires

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