Ancestry of
Gavin Newsom
40th Governor of California
Who is Gavin Newsom?
Gavin Newsom was born on October 10, 1967, in San Francisco, Newsom has emerged as a prominent figure in American politics beginning his political career in 1997 when he was appointed to the San Francisco Parking and Traffic Commission. In 2003, Newsom ran for mayor of San Francisco and won the election becoming the 42nd mayor of San Francisco. During his tenure as mayor from 2004 to 2011, Newsom gained national attention by legalizing same-sex marriage in San Francisco, becoming a vocal advocate for LGBTQ+ rights.
In 2010, Newsom was elected as the Lieutenant Governor of California, serving under Governor Jerry Brown. In this role, he focused on economic development, renewable energy initiatives, and expanding healthcare access to all Californians.
In 2018, Newsom ran a successful campaign for the governorship of California becoming the 40th Governor of California. Throughout his campaign, he emphasized the importance of investing in education, tackling the ever-growing income inequality, and ensuring comprehensive healthcare for all Californians.
Some of the most recently added connections of famous kin for Gavin Newsom
Edward Douglass White, Jr.
9th U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice
9th cousin 4 times removed
via Allerton
A. Bartlett Giamatti
Major League Baseball Commissioner
10th cousin 1 time removed
via Phineas Pratt
General Joseph Wheeler
Confederate Army - U.S. Civil War
7th cousin 5 times removed
via Macuth Pratt
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