Candidates Running for Governor of California

California, Matt Mahan and San Jose

Matt Mahan explains why he decided to run for California governor

The race for who will become California’s next governor has been heating up for months with a crowded field of candidates.

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San José Mayor Matt Mahan, a Newsom critic and political moderate, is running to become California's next governor

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Upstart San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan joins California governor's race

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San Jose mayor, a frequent Newsom critic, jumps into the California governor's race

San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan on Thursday announced he's joining the crowded race for California governor, casting himself as a moderate Democrat with a track record of tackling some of the state's most p...

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A Democratic Critic of Newsom Will Run to Succeed Him

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San Jose Mayor Mahan enters California governor's race | Take 2 Tonight

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San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan joins crowded field for California governor

In an interview Wednesday evening, he touted a drop in San Jose’s homeless population that has outstripped state averages, as well as public safety gains and economic development, and said he hoped to...

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San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan launches run for California governor

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San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan enters California Governor race, touts success in reducing homelessness

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California Governor Debate: Meet the candidates

Candidates participating in the debate include Steve Hilton, Matt Mahan, Tom Steyer, Eric Swalwell, Tony Thurmond, Antonio Villaraigosa, and Betty Yee.

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California waits for a star to emerge in the 2026 race for governor

For the first time in more than a quarter-century, there is no prominent candidate running to be elected governor. A dozen candidates are in the contest, but none has the charisma, wealth or name identification among voters compared with politicians in recent elections.

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Tough-on-crime mayor and vocal Newsom critic to run for California governor

San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan sent shockwaves through the California governor’s race Thursday by announcing a surprise bid for the state’s top job. Mahan, a tough-on crime Dem who represents the heart of Silicon Valley,

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One Question | Meet the top candidates for California governor

What has the California Legislature and Gov. Gavin Newsom done well, and what could be done differently? CBS News California Investigates correspondent Julie Watts asked each of the candidates running for California governor. For this series, Watts ...