SF Mayor Newsom Withdraws From Campaign For Governor

Mayor of San Francisco Gavin Newsom announced today that he will withdraw from his campaign to become the Governor of California, citing responsibilities to his wife and young child as well as the city he serves.

Newsom spoke to the lbpost.com in June for a two-part interview, and addressed a large crowd at Cesar Chavez Elementary during an August town hall meeting in Long Beach. A vocal supporter of same-sex marriage and the Grand Marshal of this year’s Gay Pride Parade in Long Beach, Newsom had been trailing Jerry Brown in recent polls for the 2010 race for Governor. We’ll have more on this story as it develops.

Here is the full statement from Newsom:

It is with great regret I announce today that I am withdrawing from the race for governor of California. With a young family and responsibilities at city hall, I have found it impossible to commit the time required to complete this effort the way it needs to — and should be — done.

This is not an easy decision. But it is one made with the best intentions for my wife, my daughter, the residents of the city and county of San Francisco, and California Democrats.

When I embarked on this campaign in April, my goal was to engage thousands and thousands of Californians dedicated to reforming our broken system and bringing change to Sacramento.

I would like to thank those supporters, volunteers, and donors who have worked so hard on my behalf. I have been humbled by their support and am indebted to their efforts. They represent the spirit of change and determination essential to putting California back on the right track.