Gavin Newsom endorses Karen Bass for LA mayor: ‘I believe in her’
By Annie Gaus
Published on March 3, 2026.
Gov. Gavin Newsom has endorsed incumbent Karen Bass for the position of Los Angeles mayor, stating he has a great collaborative relationship with her and will work with her to resolve issues with housing and homelessness policy. The announcement comes amid criticism for Bass's handling of wildfires and criticism of denser housing developments.