"Mahan's parents "taught him the difference between nice to have and need to have," a narrator says in one of the ads. "So as mayor of San Jose, Matt focused on the basics and delivered results on the things that matter most. The safest big city in America, a sharp drop in street homelessness and thousands of homes built. As governor, Matt Mahan will focus on results Californians need to have, like affordable homes, safe neighborhoods and good schools.""
"An independent-expenditure committee backed by Silicon Valley executives spent $4.8 million on television ads supporting San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan's gubernatorial bid that will begin airing Thursday. The two 30-second ads highlight the Democrat's life story - being raised in a working-class family and working on a grounds crew and as a middle school teacher - and his accomplishments leading the state's third-largest city."
An independent expenditure committee funded by Silicon Valley executives is investing $4.8 million in television advertisements supporting San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan's gubernatorial campaign. The ads, beginning Thursday, emphasize Mahan's working-class upbringing and his tenure as mayor, showcasing achievements including making San Jose the safest large city in America, reducing street homelessness, and building thousands of homes. The advertisements will air statewide on broadcast and cable television. The committee, called California Back to Basics Supporting Matt Mahan for Governor 2026, lists top donors including venture capitalist Michael Moritz, sleepwear company founder Ashley Merrill, and entrepreneur Michael Seibel. This outside spending boost accompanies Mahan's campaign fundraising of nearly $9.2 million in the four weeks since his campaign launch.
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