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Gavin Newsom: “How many state assembly and state senate races we won in…”

Featuring: Gavin Newsom, Democratic | Governor of California

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Published January 30, 2026 | Video Starts at 1:22:44

People showed up all across this country and in voting booths. That got a lot of attention. A lot that didn't get any attention. I'll give you an example. How many state assembly and state senate races we won in states all across this country. That, to me, was the most significant outcome. Yes, Prop 50 was big. Virginia was big, New Jersey was big. Obviously, the change that inspired a lot of people in New York was big. (1:22:44–1:22:51)

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Asserts that Democrats won numerous state assembly and senate races across the country.

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