Tom Steyer
Governor of California• Democrat
Election: June 2, 2026 Primary Election • 6/2/2026
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Gubernatorial candidate Tom Steyer wants to revisit Prop 13 for commercial landlords
The Real Deal — SF • 2026-02-23
Billionaire gubernatorial candidate Tom Steyer has signaled support for a referendum to reverse parts of Prop 13. Steyer has not solidified any plans, but early reports are that he’s supportive of a “split-r…
Mahan Calls for Belt-Tightening in San José Budget Plan
KQED — News • 2026-03-10
Facing a $56 million shortfall, Mahan unveiled his first spending plan since launching a run for governor of California.
Coleman joins Caruso, Witte, Oppenheim to highlight industry backing of Mahan’s bid for governor
The Real Deal — SF • 2026-03-11
Silicon Valley billionaires aren’t the only ones betting on Matt Mahan, the San Jose mayor turned California governor hopeful. Deep-pocketed Los Angeles real estate players are, too. Victor Coleman’s Hudson Pacific Prop…
The field is set: Meet the candidates officially running for California governor
CalMatters — CA Politics • 2026-03-07
Eight Democrats and two Republicans have filed officially to run for California governor by the Friday deadline. The crowded field could give GOP candidates a boost.
Mahan, Swalwell, Porter Differ from Steyer and Other Governor Candidates on Single-Payer Health Care
San Jose Inside • 2026-03-04
The progressive goal of single-payer health care continues to be a staple of California Democratic platforms, even if it faces as many hurdles as ever. The post Mahan, Swalwell, Porter Differ from Steyer and Other Gover…
A podcaster gave Newsom a gun. Are California laws keeping him from taking it home?
CalMatters — CA Politics • 2026-03-06
Last year, conservative podcaster Shawn Ryan gave Gavin Newsom a SIG Sauer handgun, which the governor has yet to take home. To do so, Newsom would have to navigate a complicated web of California gun laws.
StreetSmart 14.2 – The Governor’s Race and High Speed Rail
Streetsblog SF — Bay Area • 2026-03-05
Yesterday was the legislature. Today is the Governor's Race and High-Speed Rail. The post StreetSmart 14.2 – The Governor’s Race and High Speed Rail appeared first on Streetsblog California. The post StreetSmart 14.2 – …