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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.

Gavin Newsom

Latest Fact-Checks Of Gavin Newsom

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By Maria Ramirez Uribe
December 5, 2023

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

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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…

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By Louis Jacobson
September 28, 2023

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

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By Maria Ramirez Uribe
June 19, 2023

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

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By Amy Sherman, Sarah Bahari
May 9, 2023

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott “cut $211 million in mental health funding.”

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By Yacob Reyes
February 6, 2023

"(Ron) DeSantis' bill would remove: background checks, instruction, training and oversight."

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By Maria Ramirez Uribe
January 25, 2023

“The USA has a gun homicide rate 26 times higher than our peers.”

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By Sasha Hupka
September 11, 2021

“California is moving folks out of encampments, into safe housing and getting them the mental health services they need.”

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By Chris Nichols
March 10, 2021

“California’s [COVID-19] death rate has remained one of the lowest per capita in the nation: 134 deaths per 100,000, compared to 158 nationally, 153 in…

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By Chris Nichols
February 21, 2020

"Back in 2005, when we did that first point-in-time count, there were over 188,000 thousand people that were deemed homeless in the state of California.…

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