"The filings show venture capitalist and San Francisco Standard founder Michael Mortiz, his wife Harriet Heyman, former Cruise CEO Kyle Vogt and Riot Games co-founder Marc Merrill among the latest Silicon Valley elites who maxed out contributions at $78,400 each to Mahan's campaign. Other major donors include LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman, who gave $39,200, and YCombinator managing partner Harjeet Taggar, who gave $50,000."
"The filings also show the Govern for California network - a statewide special interest group largely funded by Bay Area venture capitalists and tech executives - donated $300,000 to Mahan's campaign. "His initial fundraising is enough to put him in the race, especially with so many candidates and no clear front runner," Terry Christensen, a San Jose State University political science professor emeritus, told San José Spotlight. "Now it will depend on how effectively he spends his millions and whether there's more to follow. Quickly.""
San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan disclosed a $2.5 million contribution, bringing reported direct fundraising to $6 million since launching his bid for governor, while he has publicly said he raised $7 million. Several Silicon Valley figures maxed out at $78,400, including Michael Moritz, Harriet Heyman, Kyle Vogt, and Marc Merrill. Other contributors include Reid Hoffman ($39,200) and Harjeet Taggar ($50,000). The Govern for California network donated $300,000. An Emerson College poll of 1,000 voters showed Mahan at 3.4% support, placing him behind multiple candidates in the crowded field, making spending and future fundraising crucial.
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