Gavin Newsom: Photos of The CA Governor

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March 13, 2019 4:36PM EDT

Gavin Newsom is best known as California’s governor. See his photos here.

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Gavin Newsom

Gavin Newsom — California Governor Gavin Newsom is seen here giving his 2019 inaugural address at the State Capitol building in Sacramento. He looked determined when speaking his words.

Gavin has been the 40th govenor of California since 2019. As a member of the Democratic party, he also served as the 49th lieutenant governor of California from 2011 to 2019 and the 42nd mayor of San Francisco from 2004 to 2011.

The politician was born in San Francisco, CA and has been a lover of the ‘golden state’ all his life. One of the most memorable moments of his career was during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. He was criticized for his handling of the health issue and it prompted an attempt to recall him from the governor’s office, but he ended up prevailing and was elected for second term in the 2022 election.

Browse through the photos to see some of Gavin’s most memorable moments during his political career.

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Gavin Newsom in a suit

Gavin Newsom in a suit — Lieutenant Governor Newsom, who became governor-elect, watches the state Assembly session at the capitol in Sacramento on December 3, 2018. Eighty Assembly members and 40 senators were sworn in at this session.

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Gavin Newsom making a speech

Gavin Newsom making a speech — Newsom addresses an election night crowd on November 6, 2018 after winning the governorship against Republican John Cox. It was an exciting moment.

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Gavin Newsom takes the podium

Gavin Newsom takes the podium — During a February 11, 2019 address, Newsom discusses why he decided to withdraw National Guard troops from the southern border. It was an important issue.

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Gavin Newsom smiles

Gavin Newsom smiles — Newsom gets ready to deliver his first State of the State address on February 10, 2019, before the California Legislature in Sacramento. It was a historical moment.

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Gavin Newsom looking relaxed

Gavin Newsom looking relaxed — Newsom looks animated and relaxed while delivering his first State of the State address at the California Capitol. He wore a suit.

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Gavin Newsom stands

Gavin Newsom stands — Newsom receives applause and a standing ovation after his first State of the State address at the California Capitol in Sacramento. It was memorable.

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Gavin Newsom discussing a lawsuit

Gavin Newsom discussing a lawsuit — Here, Newsom discusses the lawsuit California intended to file against President Trump over his national emergency declaration. Trump enacted the emergency in hopes to force funding for his border wall, whereas Newsom said there was no emergency.

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Gavin Newsom with an announcement

Gavin Newsom with an announcement — Newsom announces that he’ll place a moratorium on the death penalty in California during a press conference in Sacramento, on March 13, 2019. He had a crowd behind him.

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Gavin Newsom talks about the death penalty

Gavin Newsom talks about the death penalty — Flanked by lawmakers, Newsom discusses his decision to put a moratorium on the death penalty. There are currently 737 people on California’s death row.

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