** Mayor Newsom endorsed by UC Student Regent Jesse Bernal

San Francisco, CA — Students for Newsom, student-led organizations in support of Mayor Gavin Newsom’s candidacy for governor, now tallies over 4,000 members throughout California. More than 50 college campuses have active Students for Newsom chapters: Cal Poly (San Luis Obispo), Santa Rosa Junior College, San Francisco State, UC Berkeley, UC Davis, UC Santa Barbara, USC, and others each have over one hundred students involved. 900 high school students are members of Students for Newsom.

Jesse M. Bernal, UC Student Regent, has endorsed Newsom’s campaign for governor. "Mayor Newsom understands how crucial access to higher education is to all Californians and to the future of this state," said Bernal. "He inspires me and thousands of other students with his commitment to real reforms in education, health care, and the economy."

More information can be found at StudentsforGavinNewsom.com and facebook.com/StudentsforNewsom.

Students at California college and high school campuses are demonstrating early support for San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom's anticipated run for governor. Mayor Newsom, who has organized an exploratory committee, has already received the backing of California students.

Students at UC Davis have formed a chapter of the statewide Students for Gavin Newsom organization. Chapters are emerging at university, college, and high school campuses across the state. The organization seeks to encourage Mayor Newsom to run for governor. Should Mayor Newsom declare his candidacy, Students for Gavin Newsom will operate as the student wing of the campaign and work alongside the official campaign organization.