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Derek Grasty
Candidate for Governor
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Biography
Derek Grasty is an educator and School Board Trustee for the Mount Pleasant Elementary School District in San Jose, first elected in 2020. A Democrat, he is running for California Governor in the 2026 primary election, aiming to address issues often overlooked by career politicians.
Top Priorities
- Making housing more affordable for working families, youth, and essential workers
- Transitioning to renewable energy sources like wind, geothermal, and solar to reduce gas prices
- Demanding accountability for spending on homelessness in California