"San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan is the fundraising leader among candidates, having raised $11.5 million, with significant contributions from 25 billionaires."
"Billionaire businessman Tom Steyer leads overall fundraising in the primary campaign with $101 million, having funded almost all of his campaign."
"The debate was hosted by the Western Growers Association and several agricultural groups at the Resnick Student Union on the Fresno State campus."
"The previous debate was canceled due to complaints about the lack of racial minority candidates invited, affecting the participation of several candidates."
Six candidates for governor participated in a debate at Fresno State, with San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan leading in fundraising at $11.5 million. Mahan has received contributions from 25 billionaires. Republican candidates Steve Hilton and Chad Bianco rank second and fourth in fundraising. Billionaire Tom Steyer leads overall with $101 million, funding most of his campaign. Notable absences from the debate included Steyer and Rep. Eric Swalwell due to scheduling conflicts. The debate was hosted by agricultural groups after a previous debate was canceled over diversity concerns.
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