Tom Steyer's $192.4 Million California Governor Bid Breaks Records
May 19, 2026·1 day ago·via Los Angeles Times
Billionaire Tom Steyer’s self-funded California governor bid has hit $192.4 million, shattering records and underscoring how money still dominates the state’s politics. That kind of cash gives one donor enormous influence, and it raises the same old question about whether California is run for voters or for the super-rich. Grassroots democracy takes a back seat when one man can bankroll a campaign at this scale. Read more about this...