Quick Info
| Profession | Politician and businessman |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 10/10/1967 |
| Age | 59 years |
| Birthplace | San Francisco, California, United States |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra |
Latest News about Gavin Newsom
Governor Newsom condemned the Trump administration's pullback from federal disaster support as California prepared for anticipated El Niño storms. His office said the state was coordinating with local communities, staging flood-fighting supplies and inspecting levees, building on a September state of emergency proclamation.
Governor Gavin Newsom campaigned with Democratic candidates in New Hampshire ahead of the 3 November 2026 midterm elections, including Chris Pappas. At a Nashua field office he urged his party to become more 'ruthless' in confronting President Donald Trump, a stance seen as part of his possible 2028 presidential considerations.
Newsom said it was 'unfortunate' that his ex-wife Kimberly Guilfoyle was removed as U.S. ambassador to Greece amid allegations of selling access in the Trump administration. He made the remarks while campaigning in New Hampshire when asked by CBS News.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Gavin Christopher Newsom is an American Democratic politician and businessman who has served as the 40th Governor of California since 7 January 2019. |
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Educational Qualification(s)
| University | Santa Clara University |
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| Degree | Bachelor of Science in political science |
| Graduation Year | 1989 |
| High School | Redwood High School, Marin County |
Personal Life
| Residence | Marin County, California |
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| Spouse Status | Married to Jennifer Siebel Newsom, a filmmaker and actor |
Relationships & More
| Former Spouse | Kimberly Guilfoyle (married 2001; divorced 2006) |
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| Current Spouse | Jennifer Siebel Newsom (married 2008) |
Family
| Father | William Alfred Newsom III, a California appeals court judge and attorney |
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| Mother | Tessa Thomas Menzies |
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| Relatives | Newsom family |
Career
| Business | Founded a retail wine shop in San Francisco in 1992 that grew into the PlumpJack Group, which includes restaurants, hotels and wineries |
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| Political Career |
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| Other Work | Hosted The Gavin Newsom Show (2012–2013) and wrote the 2013 book Citizenville |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. He was a star athlete at Redwood High School in baseball and basketball. | |
| 2. He received a partial baseball scholarship to Santa Clara University. | |
| 3. As mayor of San Francisco in 2004, he ordered the county clerk to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples, a move later overturned by California courts. | |
| 4. He was diagnosed with dyslexia during childhood. | |
| 5. He is a fourth-generation San Franciscan. |
