
POLITICS
2026 California Gubernatorial Election: Tom Steyer’s $27 Million War Chest Redefines the Race
Andrew
4 February 2026
Billionaire Tom Steyer has upended the 2026 California Gubernatorial race with a massive $27 million advertising blitz, self-funding a campaign focused on affordability that dwarfs the spending of rivals Katie Porter and Antonio Villaraigosa.




