Google Co-Founder Sergey Brin Backs San Jose Mayor's Governor Bid
Tech billionaires line up behind Matt Mahan as he eyes California's top job after Newsom.
San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan is gearing up to run for California governor, and he's got some serious Silicon Valley firepower behind him.
New filings reveal a billionaire backing crew that includes Google co-founder Sergey Brin and Roblox CEO David Baszucki. The donations signal strong tech industry interest in who takes over when Governor Gavin Newsom's term ends.
Mahan would be running to succeed Newsom, making this race one to watch for anyone tracking where California tech policy might be headed.
The San Jose mayor has apparently built enough credibility in the Valley to attract checks from some of the biggest names in tech. Whether that translates to statewide appeal remains to be seen, but the money people are clearly paying attention.