Gavin Newsom not running for governor
The gist
California Governor Gavin Newsom is term-limited and cannot seek a third consecutive term, with his term ending in January 2027.
Voters pick his successor on Nov 3, and his next move on a 2028 White House bid is the open question.
How it unfolded
- 2015Newsom announced his campaign for California governor for the 2018 race.
- 2018Newsom was first elected governor, succeeding Jerry Brown.
- 2021Newsom survived a recall election.