Newsom Wins Primary, to Face Republican Dahle in California’s Gubernatorial Race

California Governor Gavin Newsom listens to Mayor of Los Angeles Eric Garcetti speak in Los Angeles, Calif., on Sept. 29, 2021. John Fredricks/The Epoch Times

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) won the June 7 state primary election securing himself a spot on the Nov. 8 ballot, as expected.

Newsom won 52.5 percent percent of the vote in the nonpartisan primary followed by State Sen. Brian Dahle (R) with approximately 16.5 percent.