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Mayor Mahan Slams Steyer's Wealth Influence in Governor Race

4/18/2026

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San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan, a Democrat gubernatorial candidate, accused fellow Democrat Tom Steyer of using his wealth to influence the California governor's race.
Mahan said Steyer's past investments in private prisons and fossil fuels contradict his current progressive stance.
Polls show Hilton leading at 19%, Steyer at 13%, and Mahan at 3%, and Mahan called for immediate relief from high gas prices while criticizing Newsom's housing and energy costs.

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San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan, a Democrat gubernatorial candidate, accused fellow Democrat Tom Steyer of using his wealth to influence the California governor's race.
Mahan said Steyer's past investments in private prisons and fossil fuels contradict his current progressive stance.
Polls show Hilton leading at 19%, Steyer at 13%, and Mahan at 3%, and Mahan called for immediate relief from high gas prices while criticizing Newsom's housing and energy costs.