Governor Gavin Newsom’s top priorities are California’s affordability crisis, creating inclusive economic growth and opportunity for every child, and standing up for California values — from civil rights, to immigration, environmental protection, access to quality schools at all levels, and justice. Newsom was elected the 42nd mayor of San Francisco in 2003 at the age of 36, becoming the city’s youngest mayor in a century. He was elected Lieutenant Governor in 2010. As Governor, Newsome has championed same-sex marriage, gun safety, marijuana, universal health care, access to preschool, technology, criminal justice reform, and raising the minimum wage.

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