"The 43-year-old Mahan, a Democrat in his second term as mayor of the nation's 13th-largest city, has strong Silicon Valley roots and has built a coalition of moderates and business leaders, often at odds with the more traditional labor support of Democrats. Politico today published a speculative piece on the San Jose mayor's candidacy, headlined "The case for (and against) a Matt Mahan run," saying the mayor's bid would "upend" the high-profile campaign for California's next governor."
"Politico reported that Mahan was "seriously considering running for governor and he's had calls with supporters and donors in recent days to gauge their support." "I'm listening and learning a lot, and heavily weighing this potential run," Mahan is quoted as telling Politico's Playbook late last week. "I've committed to getting to a decision soon. I will say I've been overwhelmed by all the positive outreach.""
"If he decides to run, the mayor would be a late-comer in a crowded field in the wide-open race, as the ninth Democrat: former Congress member Katie Porter; former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa; East Bay Congress member Eric Swallwell; former Biden cabinet member and California Secretary of State Xavier Becerra; entrepreneur Tom Steyer; state Superintendent of Instruction Tony Thurmond; former state controller Betty Yee; former state Assembly leader Ian Calderon."
San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan is expected to announce a run for California governor and is weighing the decision. He is a 43-year-old Democrat in his second mayoral term with Silicon Valley roots and a coalition of moderates and business leaders that contrasts with traditional labor support. He has been in contact with supporters and donors and said he is listening, learning and considering the run while feeling overwhelmed by positive outreach. A June primary is just over four months away, with the top two advancing to November. Democrats hold 45% of registered voters; Republicans 25%; No Party Preference 23%.
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