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California gubernatorial Democratic candidate Gavin Newsom holds his son Dutch, 2, and talks with reporters after voting Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018, in Larkspur, Calif. At left is his wife, Jennifer Siebel Newsom and at right his son Hunter, 7. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)

California’s new governor made name with gay marriage fight

By JONATHAN J. COOPER - Associated Press

FILE - In this June 30, 2018 file photo, protesters gather to demonstrate against President Donald Trump's immigration policies in downtown Los Angeles. California voters elected a governor Tuesday who reflects their left-leaning, anti-Trump beliefs. The state's elected Democrats, and incoming Gov. Gavin Newsom, have relished their roles as leaders of the &quot;resistance&quot; to President Donald Trump, fighting Trump's efforts to roll back environmental protections and expanding protections for immigrants living in the state illegally. Their positions broadly reflect the views of most Californians, according to results from AP VoteCast, a survey of the American electorate. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes, File)

Californians share left-leaning views of Democratic leaders

By KATHLEEN RONAYNE - Associated Press

Gov. Jerry Brown talks about election results and a variety of other subjects during a news conference in his office at the Capitol in Sacramento, Calif., Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2018. (AP Photo/Steve Yeater)

California governor says divided nation needs common ground

By DON THOMPSON and JONATHAN J. COOPER - Associated Press

Lt. Gavin Newsom, hold his son, Dutch, 2, as he waves to the crowd after a Democrat, after he defeated Republican opponent John Cox to become 40th governor of California at an election night party Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018, in Los Angeles, Calif. Newsom was accompanied by his wife, Jennifer Siebel Newsom, sone Hunter,7 and daughter Montana. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)

Newsom presents California as Trump alternative

By JONATHAN J. COOPER - Associated Press

Yolanda Jimenez casts her mail-in ballot in at the voting center at the California Museum Monday, Nov. 5, 2018, in Sacramento, Calif. Voters will pick a new governor and weigh in on contests for the U.S. Senate, Congress, the state Legislature and ballot measures along with local candidates and issues. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)

The Latest: San Francisco approves tax to help homeless

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FILE - This combination of March 8, 2018 file photos shows California gubernatorial candidates, Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom, left, a Democrat and John Cox, a Republican, in Sacramento, Calif. The candidates oppose each other on a variety of issues including health care, immigration and gasoline taxes. (AP Photos/Rich Pedroncelli, file)

Gas tax, Trump, housing drive race for California governor

By JONATHAN J. COOPER - Associated Press

Republican gubernatorial candidate John Cox, center right, and Young Kim, a candidate running for a U.S. House seat in the 39th District in California, take a group photo with supporters during a campaign stop Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, in Rowland Heights, Calif. California's gubernatorial candidates targeted Orange County on Saturday, a place where Democrats hope to turn over four congressional seats. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

The Latest: Newsom: ‘Orange is new blue’ in GOP stronghold

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Republican gubernatorial candidate John Cox talks to reporters before beginning a statewide bus tour Thursday, Nov. 1, 2018, in Sacramento, Calif. Cox is running against Lt. Gov., Democrat Gavin Newsom in the Nov. 6 election.(AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)

Newsom, Cox make final pitches to be California governor

By JONATHAN J. COOPER - Associated Press

FILE - In this June 3, 2004, file photo San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom, left, Gordon Getty, center, and Oakland Mayor Jerry Brown, right, enjoy a pre-dinner glass of wine during a hospitality event of the Napa Valley Wine Auction at the PlumpJack Winery in Oakville, Calif. Plumpjack was co-founded by Newsom with financial backing from Getty, the heir to an oil fortune. Newsom, the front-runner in the race for California governor, is adamant he won't sell his interests but otherwise is deferring decisions about how to handle potential conflicts until after the election. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg, File)

Businesses pose issue if Newsom becomes California governor

By JONATHAN J. COOPER - Associated Press

Radio host Scott Shafer, left, moderates a California gubernatorial debate between Republican candidate John Cox, top, and Democratic candidate Gavin Newsom at KQED Public Radio Studio in San Francisco, Monday, Oct. 8, 2018. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, Pool)

The Latest: Republican Cox won’t offer position on Kavanaugh

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FILE - This combination of March 8, 2018, photos shows California gubernatorial candidates Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom, left, a Democrat and Republican businessman John Cox in Sacramento, Calif. Cox and Newsom is debating Monday morning, Oct. 8, at San Francisco public radio station KQED. The hour-long session will not be televised but will be offered to radio stations to broadcast around the state. (AP Photos/Rich Pedroncelli, File)

Governor candidates spar on vision for California

By JONATHAN J. COOPER and KATHLEEN RONAYNE - Associated Press

Correction: Election 2018-Governor-California-Newsom story

By JONATHAN J. COOPER - Associated Press

ADVANCE FOR RELEASE SATURDAY, OCT. 6, 2018, AND THEREAFTER -FILE - This combination of March 8, 2018 photos shows Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom, left, and John Cox in Sacramento, Calif. California's race for governor pits Newsom, a Democrat and former San Francisco mayor, against Republican businessman John Cox. (AP Photos/Rich Pedroncelli, File)

Gas tax, Trump, housing drive race for California governor

By JONATHAN J. COOPER - Associated Press

Candidates for California governor agree to radio debate

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California's Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom, right, is joined by former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa at a news conference at Homeboy Industries on Tuesday, June 19, 2018, in downtown Los Angeles. As rival Democratic candidates for governor, Newsom and Villaraigosa spent months talking about their differences. With the race behind them, they can't stop trading compliments as Newsom begins a fall campaign against Republican John Cox. (AP Photo/Richard Vogel)

One-time rivals talk unity in race for California governor

By MICHAEL R. BLOOD - Associated Press

Gov. Jerry Brown, center left, hugs Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom at a unity rally at state Democratic headquarters in Sacramento, Calif. on Wednesday, June 13, 2018. Brown endorsed Newsom in the race to replace him as governor. (AP Photo/Jonathan J. Cooper)

Brown backs fellow Democrat Newsom for California governor

By JONATHAN J. COOPER - Associated Press

Republican gubernatorial candidate John Cox speaks during a Republican election party Tuesday, June 5, 2018, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

Republican advances in California primary with Donald Trump’s help

By Jonathan J. Cooper - Associated Press

FILE - In this Saturday, May 5, 2018 file photo, California gubernatorial candidate Travis Allen, a Republican Assemblyman from Huntington Beach, Calif., speaks during the California Republican Party convention in San Diego. Tuesday's primary election will set the stage for November races for governor, Congress and the Legislature, but it will also test whether the state's vanishing Republicans have enough remaining influence to avoid another shutout at the statewide polls.(AP Photo/Gregory Bull,File)

GOP avoids shutout in race for California governor

By JONATHAN J. COOPER - Associated Press

FILE - In this May 23, 2018, file photo, Republican gubernatorial candidate John Cox address supporters at the Sacramento County Republican Party headquarters in Sacramento, Calif. The heat for California governor is especially intense for Republican Cox and Democrat Antonio Villaraigosa, whom polls show to be in a tough fight for the second of two slots on the general election ballot. Democrat Gavin Newsom is the undisputed front-runner and is expected to advance. The primary is Tuesday, June 5, 2018, and more than 1.4 million ballots have already been cast by mail. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli, File)

Health care, immigration dominate California governor race

By JONATHAN J. COOPER - Associated Press

FILE - In this May 25, 2018, file photo, California gubernatorial candidate Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom speaks during a visit with veterans and their families in San Diego. The heat for California governor is especially intense for Republican Cox and Democrat Antonio Villaraigosa, whom polls show to be in a tough fight for the second of two slots on the general election ballot. Democrat Gavin Newsom is the undisputed front-runner and is expected to advance. The primary is Tuesday, June 5, 2018, and more than 1.4 million ballots have already been cast by mail. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull, File)

California governor race heats up in days before primary

By JONATHAN J. COOPER - Associated Press