California state Assembly member Evan Low and former San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo are competing in the U.S. House election for California's 16th Congressional District. Governor Gavin Newsom has endorsed Low in this Democrat versus Democrat race, citing Low's embodiment of California's values and their collaboration on important state issues.
Newsom praised Low's track record in delivering for Bay Area families and expressed confidence in Low's ability to represent CD-16 voters effectively in Washington.
Low expressed his gratitude for the governor's endorsement, highlighting Newsom's leadership and vision for California. He also extended birthday wishes to Vice President Kamala Harris, calling her a future president and commending her dedication to justice and equality.
The current representative of the district, Democratic Rep. Anna Eshoo, opted not to seek re-election in 2024. Newsom, who has been serving as governor since early 2019, secured re-election in 2022 following a successful defense against a recall election in 2021.
In a past event, Newsom engaged in a debate with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, who was a contender for the GOP presidential nomination at the time. During the debate, DeSantis criticized Newsom as a 'slick, slippery politician' presiding over a failing state. DeSantis later withdrew from the presidential race and endorsed former President Donald Trump after Trump's victory in the Iowa caucus.
