Gavin Newsom — Governor of California
| Party | Democrat |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| Age | 57 |
| Term Start | 2019 |
| Approval Rating | 26.0% |
| People's Champion Score | 73.5 / 100 (Rank #20 of 50) |
| Hawk Index | 55.5 / 100 (Rank #26 of 50) |
| Estimated Net Worth | ~$10M???$20M |
| Education | Santa Clara University (BS) |
| Birth Place | San Francisco, California, U.S. |
Key Policy Positions
- Climate leadership
- Homelessness
- Universal healthcare push
- Gun safety
Biography
Gavin Christopher Newsom is an American politician and businessman serving since 2019 as the 40th governor of California. A member of the Democratic Party, he served as the 49th lieutenant governor of California from 2011 to 2019 and as the 42nd mayor of San Francisco from 2004 to 2011.
People's Champion Rationale
High agenda ambition, but a major polarization penalty.
Scores based on publicly available executive actions, bills signed or vetoed, budgets, executive orders, approval trends, and administrative priorities. Data as of March 2026. Not editorial opinion.