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Gavin Newsom – Governor of California, 2028 Presidential Election 2028 Candidate
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Gavin Newsom

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Governor of California

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Born and raised in San Francisco to an Irish-American family. Dyslexic entrepreneur who built the PlumpJack wine and hospitality empire before entering politics. Married to filmmaker Jennifer Siebel Newsom; four children.

Policy Focus

Climate Action

Climate ActionTech ReformHousing

Policy Positions

Climate ActionBan new gas car sales by 2035, 100% clean electricity grid
Tech ReformAI regulation, children's online privacy protections
HousingBuild 3.5 million new homes, streamline zoning approvals

Career Timeline

1998Appointed to SF Board of Supervisors
2004Issued same-sex marriage licenses as SF Mayor
2011Became Lieutenant Governor of California
2019Inaugurated as Governor of California
2021Survived recall election with 62% support
2024Emerged as leading Democratic voice on national stage
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