Michael Tubbs

Democratic Party

Special Advisor for Economic Mobility and Opportunity for Governor Gavin Newsom

Stockton, California

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Most recent race: Lieutenant Governor of California
Party: Democratic Party
Location: Stockton, California
Current role: Special Advisor for Economic Mobility and Opportunity for Governor Gavin Newsom

Michael Tubbs is the former mayor of Stockton, California, elected in 2016 at the age of 26, which made him the city's first African-American mayor and the youngest mayor in American history of a city with over 100,000 people. He served one term before losing re-election in 2020. Tubbs was born and raised in Stockton by a single mother while his father was incarcerated. He graduated from Stanford University with a Bachelor's and Master's degree with honors. Prior to becoming mayor, he served on the Stockton City Council. He currently serves as a special advisor for economic mobility and opportunity for Governor Gavin Newsom. He is also the founder of 'Mayors for a Guaranteed Income' and 'End Poverty in California (EPIC)'.

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K-12 Education
Water, Sewer & Utilities
Housing & Development
Gun Policy & Second Amendment

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