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.
Caitlyn Jenner, a former Olympian and prominent transgender activist, is exploring a run for governor of California against Gov.
Gavin Newsom, a Democrat, who is facing a possible recall election later this year, according to people familiar with her thinking.
She is currently leaning toward running if an election is held, the people said. Ms. Jenner, a longtime Republican, is being advised by Brad Parscale, Donald J.
Trump’s former campaign manager, according to a person familiar with their discussions. Mr. Parscale would not manage Ms. Jenner’s campaign but is guiding her on who to hire for key roles.