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Grindr CEO Backs San Jose Mayor for Governor

4/19/2026

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  • Grindr CEO George Arison endorsed San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan in the California governor's race and donated $7,000 to his campaign.
  • Arison says he previously identified as conservative and is dissatisfied with California's government size and services.
  • Grindr's public policy team focuses on user needs, including HIV funding and protecting gay marriage.
  • He also praised the Trump administration's approach to artificial intelligence and urged its advancement to compete globally.