California Governor Gavin Newsom is already looking beyond Sacramento, and his latest appearance on late-night television offered another glimpse of his growing national ambitions.
With the 2026 midterm elections approaching, Newsom appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live! to deliver a confident forecast about Democrats’ chances of reclaiming control of Congress.
According to Newsom, the battle for the House is practically settled. The bigger question, he suggested, is whether his party can capture the Senate as well.


