Gavin Newsom — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Serves as the 40th Governor of California since 2019.
Founded the PlumpJack Group, which grew to manage 23 businesses including wineries, restaurants, and hotels.
Served as the 49th Lieutenant Governor of California (2011-2019) and the 42nd Mayor of San Francisco (2004-2011).
Authored the book 'Citizenville' in 2013, focusing on digital tools for democratic change.
Hosts the podcast 'This Is Gavin Newsom' (began 2025) and hosted 'The Gavin Newsom Show' (2012-2013).
Graduated from Santa Clara University in 1989 with a Bachelor of Science in political science.

Biography

Gavin Newsom is an American politician and businessman who currently serves as the 40th Governor of California, a position he has held since 2019. A member of the Democratic Party, he was reelected in 2022. Prior to his governorship, Newsom served as the 49th Lieutenant Governor of California from 2011 to 2019 and as the 42nd Mayor of San Francisco from 2004 to 2011.