DECISION:
Gavin Newsom - 4,227,735 votes, 59.3 percent
John Cox - 2,896,411 votes, 40.7 percent


**REMINDER: These are the unofficial results from the midterm elections. All official results must be certified by the Secretary of State.
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One of the major races on the ballot on Nov. 6 is for California Governor.
Responsibilities:
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As the state's chief executive officer oversees most state departments and agencies and appoints judges.
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Proposes new laws, approves or vetoes legislation, and submits the annual state budget to the Legislature.
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Mobilizes and directs state resources during emergencies
Candidates:
John H. Cox, Republican
E-mail: info@JohnCoxforGovernor.com
JohnCoxforGovernor.com
Twitter: @TheRealJohnHCox
"I wasn't supposed to make it into this run-off for Governor. I'm not part of the political class, wasn't born rich, no family with political connections. My name is John Cox, and I think what the political class has done to working people in California is a crime. They've rigged the game, trading favors and enriching themselves, while millions of forgotten Californians have been left behind..."
To read Cox's full statement, CLICK HERE.
Gavin Newsom, Democrat
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GavinNewsom
Twitter: @GavinNewsom
Newsom did not submit a candidate statement for the official voting guide.