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Gavin Newsom

Gavin Newsom was elected governor of California in 2018. He is the state's former lieutenant governor and served as mayor of San Francisco. He is a Democrat.

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Latest Fact-Checks Of Gavin Newsom

Fact-checking Newsom’s claim that Republicans voted against national independent redistricting
By Loreben Tuquero
August 21, 2025

“Democrats have voted for national independent redistricting. Republicans have not.”

Is Newsom right that Florida is worst for mental health, home insurance, elder fraud and rent hikes?
By Samantha Putterman, Ella Moore
July 23, 2025

Florida: #51 in mental health care, #1 in home insurance costs, #1 in elder fraud, #1 in rent hikes.

Fact-checking Gavin Newsom’s comparison of federal dollars received and sent by California, Texas
By Louis Jacobson
July 18, 2025

“California provides $83.1 billion more than we receive from the federal government. Texas? Receives $71.1 billion more than they provide to the federal government. 71%…

Gavin Newsom claps back at Southern states with homicide rate comparison. Is he right?
By Louis Jacobson
June 16, 2025

California has lower homicide rates than Alabama, Arkansas and Oklahoma.

Newsom defendió el Medicaid para inmigrantes ilegalmente en California. Ahora quiere restringirlo
By Amy Sherman
May 21, 2025

Que California ofrezca acceso asequible a cuidado de salud para los inmigrantes ilegalmente en EE.UU.

Newsom championed Medicaid for immigrants in California illegally. Now he wants to cut it back
By Amy Sherman
May 16, 2025

On California offering affordable health care access for immigrants in the U.S. illegally.

Gavin Newsom’s Mostly False claim about Ron DeSantis’ support of amnesty for immigrants
By Maria Ramirez Uribe
December 5, 2023

"When (Ron DeSantis) was in Congress, he supported amnesty."

Do Florida women, doctors face felony charges for abortions? Fact-checking Gavin Newsom ad
By Amy Sherman
November 29, 2023

In Florida, “any woman who has an abortion after six weeks — and any doctor who gives her care — will be guilty of a…

Fact-checking what Gavin Newsom told Sean Hannity about energy independence
By Louis Jacobson
September 28, 2023

“We are more energy independent today” under President Joe Biden.

Gov. Newsom said more Floridians move to California. He’s technically right, but it’s close to equal
By Maria Ramirez Uribe
June 19, 2023

"Per capita, more Floridians move to California than Californians moving to Florida.”

Latest Promises Of Gavin Newsom

Promise Status Last Updated Details
Guarantee free community college In the Works January 14, 2019 View Details
Protect against offshore oil drilling Not yet rated January 10, 2019 View Details
Increase public land access Not yet rated January 10, 2019 View Details
Create single-payer healthcare plan Not yet rated January 10, 2019 View Details
Create universal healthcare In the Works January 10, 2019 View Details
Launch savings accounts for kindergarteners In the Works January 10, 2019 View Details
Provide access to universal preschool In the Works January 10, 2019 View Details
Expand homeless services In the Works January 10, 2019 View Details
Appoint State Homelessness Secretary Stalled January 10, 2019 View Details
Streamline housing regulations Not yet rated January 10, 2019 View Details