DemocratTerm Limited
Gavin Newsom
Governor of California
Term: Jan 2023 β Jan 20274 months remaining
90% of term complete
Biography
Gavin Newsom was first elected Governor of California in 2018 and re-elected in 2022. He previously served as Mayor of San Francisco and Lieutenant Governor of California. A prominent national Democratic figure, he survived a 2021 recall election with 61.9% of the vote.
Election History
2022WON
+19.4%Gavin Newsom (D)59.2%
Brian Dahle (R)39.8%
2018WON
+23.8%Gavin Newsom (D)61.9%
John Cox (R)38.1%
Quick Facts
StateCalifornia
PartyDemocrat
Term beganJanuary 5, 2023
Term endsJanuary 4, 2027
Time remaining4 months remaining
Term limitedYes
Elections won2
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