Lt. Governor Newsom Campaigns With Congressman Peters on Campus

Guardian Staff

Lt. Governor Gavin Newsom addresses UCSD students in front of Silent Tree. Photo courtesy Zane Rice, UCSD College Democrats.

Lt. Governor Gavin Newsom visited campus Thursday to campaign for Congressman Scott Peters in an event hosted by Tritons for Peters.

Congressman Scott Peters speaks to UCSD students in front of Silent Tree. Photo courtesy Zane Rice, College Democrats.

Newsom primarily discussed financial aid and student loans in a brief address in front of students at Geisel’s Silent Tree sculpture. Congressman Peters, a Democrat, also spoke, highlighting the close congressional race for the 52nd District against Republican rival Carl DeMaio.

Newsom also served as a guest speaker in Professor Nathan Fletcher’s POLI 102G class.