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Gavin Newsom

Governor

Democrat

California

In office sinceJan 7, 20197 years · 2 terms
Term endsJan 20273 months away
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Gavin Christopher Newsom is an American politician and businessman serving as the governor of California since 2019. A member of the Democratic Party, he served as the lieutenant governor of California from 2011 to 2019 and as the mayor of San Francisco from 2004 to 2011.

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2026 Race

On the ballot | Nov 3, 2026

Open seat: Gavin Newsom is term-limited.

  • Steve HiltonRepublican
  • Xavier BecerraDemocratic
State Government
Democratic trifectaVeto-proof Democratic legislature
SenateDemocratic majority
D 75%R 25%
HouseDemocratic majority
D 75%R 24%

Veto override: 2/3 of members elected in each chamber

Source: Ballotpedia, as of Sep 27, 2026

Executive Record

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