Tom Steyer Ends $200 Million California Governor Bid After Jungle Primary Loss
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Updated · Fox News · Jun 10
Tom Steyer Ends $200 Million California Governor Bid After Jungle Primary Loss
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jun 10
Summary
More than $200 million in self-funding failed to carry Tom Steyer into California’s November governor election, prompting the billionaire to concede that he lacked the votes to advance.
The jungle primary has now produced a two-candidate race: former Fox News host Steve Hilton and former HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra will face off in November.
Steyer blamed the result partly on $55 million in opposition spending he said came from corporations including Chevron, PG&E and Meta — which he called a record against one candidate in a California primary.
His exit ends a campaign built on a progressive platform including abolishing ICE, taxing the wealthy and universal healthcare, despite backing from Sen. Bernie Sanders.