Former NFL punter — a Democrat — rips Gavin Newsom in California Assembly race
Former NFL punter Chris Kluwe is running for a California Assembly seat in Huntington Beach, criticizing both Governor Gavin Newsom and the Republican candidates. Kluwe, a Democrat, has gained traction after his arrest during a protest against a MAGA plaque installation. He has raised significant campaign funds and aims to appeal to voters who desire effective governance without cultural conflicts.
- ▪Chris Kluwe has raised over $351,000 for his Assembly campaign, surpassing his Republican opponents.
- ▪He criticized Governor Gavin Newsom for being beholden to corporate interests while also acknowledging some of his positive initiatives.
- ▪Kluwe believes that many voters in his district want their government to function effectively without engaging in culture wars.
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Politics Former NFL punter — a Democrat — rips Gavin Newsom in California Assembly race By Josh Koehn Published May 28, 2026, 4:02 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The California Post on Google Former NFL punter Chris Kluwe — an outspoken Democrat who has compared the MAGA agenda to Nazism — may not be quite the underdog some would have expected while running for a state Assembly seat out of deep-red Huntington Beach. Kluwe was arrested in February for protesting the installation of a MAGA plaque at a public library during a City Council meeting last year, but he appears to be seeing a surge in support for Orange County’s Assembly seat — not just because of his opposition to President Trump, but also his candid criticism of career politicians on the left.
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