Tech backers pour millions into late-entry CA governor bid
TL;DR
Silicon Valley executives and investors have channeled about $3.3 million into a committee backing San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan’s bid for California governor, a critical boost as he tries to close a wide gap in a crowded, high-spend race. The independent expenditure group includes $1 million gifts from Michael Seibel and Marc Merrill (and $500,000 from Neil Mehta) and has booked considerable airtime, underscoring tech industry influence in California politics ahead of the June 2 primary.
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