Nov 6, 2024

Governor Newsom on the 2024 Presidential Election

SACRAMENTO — Today, Governor Gavin Newsom released the following statement in response to the results in the 2024 Presidential Election:

“Vice President Kamala Harris set out to fight to defend our fundamental freedoms and build a country that works for everyone. She stood up for working families, decency, and opportunity. Though this is not the outcome we wanted, our fight for freedom and opportunity endures.

“California will seek to work with the incoming president — but let there be no mistake, we intend to stand with states across our nation to defend our Constitution and uphold the rule of law.

“Federalism is the cornerstone of our democracy. It’s the United STATES of America.”

Governor Gavin Newsom

Press releases, Recent news

Governor Newsom announces appointments 11.6.26

Nov 6, 2026

News SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments:Abnner Olivares, of Sacramento, has been appointed Special Assistant to the Secretary at the California Housing and Homelessness Agency. Olivares has been Special Assistant to the Legal...

California and tribal leaders celebrate opening of first phase of California Indian Heritage Center

Nov 6, 2026

News What you need to know: After years of planning and tribal engagement, Phase 1 of the California Indian Heritage Center is now open to the public. Visitors can enjoy an outdoor welcome center that celebrates the living cultures of California Native American tribes...

Governor Newsom proclaims Native American Heritage Month 2026

Nov 6, 2026

News SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today issued a proclamation declaring November 2026 as "Native American Heritage Month."The text of the proclamation and a copy can be found below. PROCLAMATIONLong before it became a state, California was home to the largest...