Bio & Background
Gavin Newsom
D · DemocratGovernor
Term: Jan 5, 2023 – Jan 4, 2027
Gavin Newsom has served as Governor of California since January 2019, having previously served as the 49th Lieutenant Governor and as Mayor of San Francisco. He has championed progressive policies on climate change, healthcare access, and economic equity throughout his tenure.
Public Positions
Environment & Climate
“California must lead the nation in combating climate change. Our clean energy transition will create millions of good-paying jobs while protecting our communities from the escalating costs of climate disasters.”
Source: press release · Mar 15, 2023
Housing
“The housing crisis is the defining challenge of our generation in California. We are using every tool available to hold local governments accountable for building the homes Californians need.”
Source: press release · Jan 10, 2024
Healthcare
“No Californian should go without healthcare because they cannot afford it. Expanding Medi-Cal to all income-qualifying residents is a moral imperative and an economic investment.”
Source: speech · Jul 20, 2023
Voting Record
Environment & Climate
Position on recordSB 100: Clean Energy and Pollution Reduction Act
Requires that all electricity sold to California customers come from renewable and zero-carbon sources by 2045. The bill expands the state's existing renewable portfolio standard and sets interim targets of 60% by 2030 and 100% by 2045, directing the Public Utilities Commission to develop compliance pathways for investor-owned utilities.
Sep 8, 2023
Housing
Position on recordAB 1955: Housing Element Compliance Enforcement Act
Strengthens enforcement mechanisms for local governments that fail to comply with state housing element law. Cities and counties that do not adopt compliant housing plans within required timelines face restrictions on certain local land-use approvals and expedited review by the state Housing Accountability Unit.
Aug 29, 2024
Healthcare
Position on recordSB 326: Medi-Cal Expansion and Provider Rate Increase Act
Increases Medi-Cal reimbursement rates for primary care and behavioral health providers by 87.5% beginning in 2024, funded by a combination of state general fund revenue and enhanced federal matching funds. The bill also expands Medi-Cal eligibility to all income-qualifying adults regardless of immigration status.
Sep 12, 2023
SB 525: Health Care Worker Minimum Wage Act
Establishes a minimum wage schedule for health care workers at covered health care facilities, beginning at $21 per hour in 2024 and increasing incrementally to $25 per hour by 2028. Covered facilities include hospitals, dialysis clinics, and certain physician group offices.
Sep 13, 2023
Education
No stated positionAB 2054: K-12 Education Funding Equity Act
Revises the Local Control Funding Formula to increase per-pupil spending at schools with high concentrations of low-income students and English learners. The bill establishes a new base grant increase of $1,200 per pupil and creates a supplemental concentration grant for districts where more than 55% of students qualify as unduplicated pupils.
Aug 26, 2024
Criminal Justice
No stated positionAB 1280: Criminal Justice Diversion Expansion Act
Expands pre-trial diversion eligibility to include additional nonviolent offenses and requires courts to consider ability to pay when setting conditions of diversion programs. The bill prohibits incarceration solely for failure to pay diversion fees and directs counties to establish community-based diversion programs.
Sep 14, 2023
Campaign Finance
$3,425,000
Top Donor Type
pac
Number of Donors
5
Top Donors
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| California Teachers Association PAC | $1,250,000 |
| SEIU California | $875,000 |
| Netflix Inc. | $500,000 |
| Reed Hastings | $450,000 |
| California Democratic Party | $350,000 |
Campaign finance data reflects reported contributions. Availability varies by state and reporting cycle. Data may not be complete.