Tech Titans Built Mahan’s Bid for Governor. Here’s His Plan to Regulate Their Companies

Tech titans built Mahan’s bid for governor. Here’s his plan to regulate their companies

The San Jose mayor’s framework to “hold Big Tech accountable” is a test of whether he can convince voters he’s independent from the industry funding his campaign.

SJ mayor pitches tech accountability plan in bid to stand out in California governor's race

San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan is betting California voters want a Democrat focused less on ideology and more on results - casting himself as the Silicon Valley candidate best positioned to regulate artificial intelligence without stifling innovation.

Matt Mahan discusses his plan

The race for governor is coming to a close with elections only a few weeks away, and Matt Mahan is making his media rounds, doing a briefing with ACOM to explain why he is the right choice for Governor of California. Mahan, the current mayor of San Jose, gained political prominence as his popularity rose in the Bay Area city. He was reelected with a large margin in 2024 after being credited for reducing homelessness. The San Francisco native now…

San Jose’s mayor points to his city’s success as why he should be California’s next governor

California gubernatorial candidate Matt Mahan speaks while being interviewed at the 2026 California Democratic Party State Convention in San Francisco, Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026.(Jeff Chiu)San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan is a relative newcomer to the governor’s race, announcing his candidacy a few months ago.But in that time, he has gained strong backing from Silicon Valley tech giants. However, as the youngest candidate in a crowded field, his polling …

San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan Eyes Sacramento on Housing, Immigration, Tech

Gubernatorial candidate Matt Mahan shared his ideas on immigration, housing and the role of big tech in California in a briefing with community media reporters. The post San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan Eyes Sacramento on Housing, Immigration, Tech appeared first on American Community Media.