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Tom Steyer

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Tom Steyer
Candidate for Governor
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Biography
Tom Steyer is a Democratic candidate for California governor, philanthropist, climate activist and former investment executive. His campaign biography highlights ballot-measure work on clean air, corporate taxes, tobacco taxes, affordable housing finance and public schools.
Top Priorities
  • Lower housing, electricity and gas costs for Californians.
  • Raise taxes on corporations and billionaires to fund public priorities.
  • Defend climate policy, expand healthcare access and support free education from pre-K to college.
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