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Silicon Valley Execs Spend $4.8M on Ads for San Jose Mayor's Gubernatorial Bid

The independent expenditure committee's ads will begin airing on Thursday.

California Governor Race Remains Tight as New Poll Shows Tight Ties

Five candidates are essentially tied in the latest California governor's race poll, with no clear Democratic front-runner emerging.

California Democrats Struggle to Find Gubernatorial Frontrunner

Party conference fails to produce a clear leader, with no new policy ideas on display

California Democrats Fail to Endorse Governor Candidate

Party convention leaves race wide open ahead of 2026 election

Crowded California Governor's Race Creates Opening for Republicans

Democrats risk splitting voter support, potentially allowing two Republicans to advance to the general election

Billionaire Techies Bet Big on San Jose Mayor's California Governor Run

Matt Mahan's late entry into the race has been fueled by an influx of cash from Silicon Valley donors, raising concerns about the influence of wealth on state politics.

Silicon Valley Billionaires Flood Matt Mahan's California Governor Campaign with Millions

Rivals say Mahan is "owned by big tech" as he rakes in donations from tech and business elites

San Jose Mayor Joins Crowded California Governor's Race

Matt Mahan, a former tech CEO, has already garnered massive support from Silicon Valley billionaires.