"Matt Mahan isn't really a fan of the moderate label. In fact, the San Jose mayor and Democratic candidate for governor said, I don't know what moderate means, when asked about his reputation during a recent trip to Los Angeles to talk housing and homelessness and tour Skid Row. RELATED: Who's funding Mayor Mahan's gubernatorial campaign? New filings point to tech titans and billionaires"
"Instead, it's optimism that Mahan said more accurately defines his campaign style, his would-be approach as California's potential next governor, his persona. I try to be a pragmatic problem-solver more than anything, Mahan said in an interview outside the Midnight Mission, a homeless shelter that provides wraparound services, on Friday afternoon, Feb. 13. Sergio Mareno, business owner, left, and Matt Mahan, San Jose mayor and Democratic contender for California governor, right, tours skid row in Los Angeles on Friday, February 13, 2026."
Matt Mahan rejects the "moderate" label and questions what "moderate" means. Mahan emphasizes optimism and a pragmatic, problem-solving approach to governance. The campaign focus includes housing and homelessness, with direct outreach to Los Angeles' Skid Row and visits to the Midnight Mission shelter. Campaign filings show contributions from technology leaders and wealthy donors. Public appearances included conversations with local business owners and residents and visible tour activity on Skid Row. The campaign frames practical solutions and on-the-ground engagement as central to the gubernatorial platform.
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