CA-GOV: San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan (D) enters crowded race for California governor

[RandySF]

SAN FRANCISCO — Matt Mahan, a moderate Democrat and mayor of Silicon Valley’s largest city, will enter the crowded race for California governor, accusing rival Democrats of fixating on their opposition to President Donald Trump instead of in-state problems.

The San Jose leader, a frequent critic of Gavin Newsom, said he’s running because leaders in Sacramento and Democrats in the field for governor haven’t embraced big solutions to pressing issues, including a more aggressive plan to address homelessness and mandate drug-addiction treatment.

“It’s a moment for someone who’s a fighter for our values and a fixer of our problems,” Mahan told POLITICO. “I am different from every other candidate in this race.”

Mahan’s late entrance, about four months before the June primary, reflects how deeply unsettled the governor’s race in this heavily Democratic state remains. Despite drawing eight major Democratic candidates, none have emerged as a clear frontrunner.




https://www.politico.com/news/2026/01/29/san-jose-mayor-matt-mahan-runs-for-california-governor-00750168

[Torchlight]

2. If you say so.

[chowder66]

4. Commence the amplifying because he's a white tech guy.

[chowder66]

3. He's a tech guy in the heart of Silicon Valley full of billionaires. He's a bit too "moderate" for me.

[chowder66]

6. Poorly worded on my part. I meant he's a tech guy in Silicon Valley which is full of billionaires.

https://www.politico.com/news/2025/08/27/silicon-valley-mayor-agrees-trump-energy-00532503

[chowder66]

8. Good for him!

If he becomes the nominee I'll vote for him.