Gavin Newsom Newson is a Democratic party candidate, who was running for re-election for governor of California, and he was on the ballot in the general election on 8 November 2022.
Likewise, Newsom, a governor of California, easily wins his California primary and looks toward the fall re-election race. He will face Brian Dahle, a Republican state senator.
Gavin is active on social media platforms. He has more than 2M followers on his official Twitter handle, more than 1.1M followers on his Facebook page, and 743k followers on his Instagram account.
Who Is Gavin Newsom? Biography Details
Gavin Christopher Newsom is an American politician and an entrepreneur who has been serving as the 40th governor of California since January 2019.
Gavin is a Democratic party candidate, and he previously served as the 49th Lieutenant governor of California from 2011 to 2019. Likewise, he also worked as the 42nd mayor of San Francisco from 2004 to 2011.
The American politician Gavin Newsom was born on 10 October 1967 in San Francisco. He is currently 54 years old, and his nationality is American. Likewise, he believes in his faith in the Christianity religion and belongs to a white ethnic background.
Concerning his educational background, Newsom attended Santa Clara University after he acquired a baseball scholarship. Moreover, he graduated in 1989 with a Bachelor of Science in political science.
His height is 5 feet 3 inches or 1.91 m tall, and he has a weight of around 90 kg or 198 lbs.
Who Are Gavin Newsom’s Parents?
Gavin Newsom was born to her parents in San Francisco as a son of Tessa Thomas (mother) and William Alfred Newsom III (father). His father, William, was a state judge and a lawyer for Getty Oil.
In addition, he is a fourth-generation San Franciscan. His mother, Tessa, worked three jobs to support her family. Likewise, his late grandfather, Scotsman Thomas Addis, was a pioneer scientist in the field of nephrology and a professor of medicine at Standford University.
Likewise, he grew up with his younger sibling sister, Hilary Newsom. Unfortunately, his parents divorced in 1972 when he was just five years old. While growing up, Gavin had dyslexia.
Who Is Gavin Newsom’s Wife? Married Life
The governor of California, Gavin Newsom, married twice. He first married his girlfriend turned wife, Kimberly Guilfoyle Newsom, on 8 December 2001 in the presence of their family and friends.
His best friends Gordon and Ann Getty hosted their wedding reception at their art-filled home in the Pacific Heights section of the city.
His first wife, Kimberly Guilfoyle Newsom, is an American TV news personality who also worked as an advisor to the 45th President of the United States, Donald Trump.
Kimberly is supportive of her ex-husband. During his election campaign in 2003, Kimberly took a leave of absence from her job. Likewise, in January 2004, when her husband became mayor, Guilfoyle Newsom resigned from her prosecutor’s job for good.
Unfortunately, their married life wasn’t successful, and the couple got divorced after almost five years of their relationship on 28 February 2006 due to their personal issues.
Two years later, Gavin Newsom tied the wedding knot for the second time to her fiancée, Jennifer Siebel Newsom, on 26 July 2008. His second wife, Jennifer Siebel Newsom, is an American documentary filmmaker and actress.
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The American entrepreneur frequently keeps uploading his picture with his wife on his social media account. On the occasion of their 13th marriage anniversary, Gavin uploaded his photo with his wife on 26 July 2021 via Instagram post.
As of now, Gavin is currently living his lavish lifestyle with his wife and their four children. Their four children are Montana Newsom, Hunter Newsom, Brooklynn Newsom, and Dutch Newsom.
When Did Gavin Newsom Start His Career?
Gavin Newsom belongs to a wealthy family. His parents were successful personalities in their respective fields and had their family business. Thus, Gavin followed in his parents’ footsteps after completing his graduation.
The 54-years old governor began his professional career as an entrepreneur and started the PlumJack Wine Shop business in 1992. His company became successful and has earned millions of dollars in empire with over 700 employees, including restaurants, theaters, a wine label, and a hotel/ski resort.
Moreover, Gavin served on the San Francisco Board of Supervisors from 1996 to 2004. He became recognized for his Care Not Cash initiative, which reformed the city’s homeless policy by slashing cash benefits to the homeless.
Afterward, Newsom was elected the 42nd mayor of San Francisco in 2004, and he also became the youngest mayor of his city. In February 2004, Gavin came into the limelight when he allowed same-sex couples to obtain marriage licenses during his tenure.
How Much Is Gavin Newsom’s Net Worth?
Gavin Newsom has an approximate net worth of $5 million, which he earns from his professional career as a politician and businessman. Likewise, he also gets a decent salary for being the governor of California.