"“Not at all, people just got their ballots,” he said. “We've grown faster in the polls in the last couple of weeks than anybody else; we've doubled. And when voters get to know who I am, what I've done in San Jose and my vision for the state, we go up.”"
"“I'm very motivated because there's so much at stake for Californians. We deserve better than the outcomes we've been getting,” Mahan said in a one-on-one interview. Campaign activity has intensified in recent weeks, with candidates launching new ads, events and outreach efforts in a final push before Election Day."
"Mahan pointed to his record in San Jose as evidence that his approach could resonate statewide, particularly on issues such as housing and homelessness. When pressed on criticism that, despite progress, San Jose continues to face visible challenges, Mahan argued that results are key to restoring trust in government."
"“Look, Donald Trump thrives when Democrats fail to solve problems,” he said. “The best antidote to authoritarianism is delivering results. It's making government work and actually make people's lives better. I'm proud of the progress we've made in San Jose.”"
With the June primary approaching and vote-by-mail underway, San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan says he remains confident in a crowded race to succeed termed-out Gov. Gavin Newsom. New polling places him in sixth place, but he argues voter engagement is only beginning as ballots arrive. He says his polling has grown rapidly in recent weeks and that support increases when voters learn about his work in San Jose and his vision for California. He points to progress on housing and homelessness and emphasizes delivering results as the best way to restore trust in government. He highlights interim housing as a scalable approach, citing thousands of spaces built.
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