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Tom Steyer

American philanthropist and former hedge fund manager (born 1957)

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Jan 13, 2026
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How many California Democrats are running for the 2026 election

The reporting provided does not supply a definitive tally of how many California Democrats have filed to run in 2026; public sources point to a very large, fragmented field in marquee contests (notabl...

Jan 27, 2026
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Who has more billionaires democrats or Republicans

A preponderance of evidence in the provided reporting indicates that are aligned with or financially back the than the : a recent academic-reviewed tally finds U.S. billionaire politicians are about 2...

Dec 4, 2025
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Who are the top Democratic contenders in California's 2026 governor primary polls?

Current polling and reporting show a crowded Democratic field for California’s 2026 governor’s primary with former Rep. Katie Porter repeatedly named as the leading Democrat in multiple public polls (...

Nov 30, 2025

What demographic groups are shifting support in polls for the 2026 california governor election?

Polling published so far shows a fluid, early 2026 California governor contest with Democrats splintered by a large field and several polls finding Republicans competitive or leading in some early pri...

Nov 14, 2025

What influence do top corporate donors have on Democratic policies?

Top corporate and billionaire donors are a visible force in Democratic politics, supplying money that helps elect candidates, shape primaries and fund ballot campaigns — but the relationship between d...

Nov 4, 2025

Have any major newspapers or business groups endorsed or opposed Proposition 50 and why?

Major newspapers largely do not appear to have taken a unified, high-profile stance on California Proposition 50; the clearest editorial endorsement cited in the available material is from a McClatchy...

Nov 4, 2025

How did the CA proposition 50 campaign affect the state's budget in 2024?

The available reporting shows , and the campaign’s fiscal footprint is documented primarily as private campaign spending rather than state fiscal transfers or budgetary adjustments. Contemporary cover...

Nov 3, 2025

What specific reforms or funding changes does Proposition 50 propose and how will they be implemented?

Proposition 50 would temporarily replace California’s current congressional district maps with , then return redistricting authority to the Citizens Redistricting Commission in 2031; supporters frame ...

Nov 2, 2025

Which California politicians endorsed CA proposition 50?

California’s Proposition 50 attracted a mix of named political supporters, organizational backers, and vociferous opponents, but the available documents present . Sources tied to the measure across di...