Gavin Christopher Newsom (born October 10, 1967) is an American politician and businessman who is the 40th governor of California, serving since January 2019. A member of the Democratic Party, he previously served as the 49th lieutenant governor of California from 2011 to 2019 and as the 42nd mayor of San Francisco from 2004 to 2011.
Bonta leads Assembly race to succeed her husband
ebar.comMia Bonta is leading in the race to succeed her husband in the state Legislature. Waiting for additional ballots to be counted in the August 31 runoff race for the East Bay's 18th Assembly District seat is Janani Ramachandran, who would be the first queer legislator should she win.
Rob Bonta resigned earlier this year when Governor Gavin Newsom swore him in as the state's attorney general. It led to the special election to fill his seat, which includes Alameda, San Leandro, and a portion of Oakland.
Mia Bonta, 49, a Black Latina, was seen as the frontrunner in the race, with a bevy of Democratic Party leaders and special interest groups lining up to endorse her and fund her campaign.
