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Californians deserve a life they can afford.

California is too expensive, and the problem won’t be solved by the same politicians who got us here. Tom Steyer knows what it will take to lower costs, and has a history of delivering results for California — even when the real politicians couldn’t get it done.

Tom Steyer speaking at a town hall
Tom Steyer speaking at a town hall

What We're Fighting For

California’s housing and utility costs are skyrocketing. Our public schools have been lagging behind for too long. And our politics are dominated by corporate and special interests.

What Californians care about are results, and who’s going to be able to deliver when it comes to lowering costs.

Tom has a record of delivering results for California, especially when the real politicians couldn’t.

As governor, Tom will:

  • Make corporations pay their fair share, and put that money into our public schools to make California a top ten state for education.
  • Launch the largest effort in state history to build homes that California families can actually afford, and break up the utility monopolies to lower electric bills by 25%.
  • Ban corporate PAC money from California elections so that government serves the people, not special interests.

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United Domestic Workers

United Domestic Workers

"Mr. Steyer knows which side he is on and we believe he will fight alongside UDW to protect California’s investment in IHSS, child care, and in our communities. "
California School Employees Association

California School Employees Association

"As governor, Tom Steyer will be a strong partner for California’s classified school employees and a steadfast champion for the students and communities we serve."
California Nurses Association

California Nurses Association

"The strong positions Tom Steyer is taking are non-negotiable to us, and his willingness to take them has earned him our endorsement."
Nancy Skinner

Nancy Skinner

Former State Senator

"Tom knows we cannot keep playing by the same rules and expect different results, which is why I am proud to support Tom Steyer for governor."
Climate Action California

Climate Action California

"We believe that Steyer will lead a just transition from fossil-fuel dependence toward an equitable, low-carbon future where all Californians can enjoy clean air, good health, and a stable climate."
Food & Water Action

Food & Water Action

"We need someone like Tom Steyer to protect Californians and our environment and aggressively fight back against Donald Trump’s drill, baby, drill agenda."
Sonoma County Conservation Action

Sonoma County Conservation Action

"Our endorsement is based on the extraordinary actions of a committed environmentalist, not just words. Under Tom’s leadership California will remain one of the major forces worldwide for a healthy environment and for a future that is not the climate nightmare that now haunts the dreams of younger generations. Our endorsement is for them."
IFPTE Local 21

IFPTE Local 21

"Steyer is the strongest candidate on the issues that impact our members: affordable healthcare, energy, and housing. "
IATSE

IATSE

"Tom Steyer is committed to protecting union work, advancing labor standards, and keeping production in California in live events, film and TV. He recognizes that without immediate action, we risk losing the jobs and infrastructure that power our industry."
Betty Yee

Betty Yee

Former California State Controller

"I know Tom's going to be able to deliver. "
Dr. LaShae Sharp-Collins

Dr. LaShae Sharp-Collins

Assemblymember

California State Assembly, District 79

"[Tom] understands the urgency of addressing the cost of living, elevating community voices, and protecting California’s future. "
Sheldon Whitehouse

Sheldon Whitehouse

Senator

U.S. Senate, Rhode Island

"Tom will fight Trump's fossil fuel corruption to bring down electricity costs, and he will make polluters pay."
United Domestic Workers

United Domestic Workers

"Mr. Steyer knows which side he is on and we believe he will fight alongside UDW to protect California’s investment in IHSS, child care, and in our communities. "
California School Employees Association

California School Employees Association

"As governor, Tom Steyer will be a strong partner for California’s classified school employees and a steadfast champion for the students and communities we serve."
California Nurses Association

California Nurses Association

"The strong positions Tom Steyer is taking are non-negotiable to us, and his willingness to take them has earned him our endorsement."
Nancy Skinner

Nancy Skinner

Former State Senator

"Tom knows we cannot keep playing by the same rules and expect different results, which is why I am proud to support Tom Steyer for governor."
Climate Action California

Climate Action California

"We believe that Steyer will lead a just transition from fossil-fuel dependence toward an equitable, low-carbon future where all Californians can enjoy clean air, good health, and a stable climate."
Food & Water Action

Food & Water Action

"We need someone like Tom Steyer to protect Californians and our environment and aggressively fight back against Donald Trump’s drill, baby, drill agenda."
Sonoma County Conservation Action

Sonoma County Conservation Action

"Our endorsement is based on the extraordinary actions of a committed environmentalist, not just words. Under Tom’s leadership California will remain one of the major forces worldwide for a healthy environment and for a future that is not the climate nightmare that now haunts the dreams of younger generations. Our endorsement is for them."
IFPTE Local 21

IFPTE Local 21

"Steyer is the strongest candidate on the issues that impact our members: affordable healthcare, energy, and housing. "
IATSE

IATSE

"Tom Steyer is committed to protecting union work, advancing labor standards, and keeping production in California in live events, film and TV. He recognizes that without immediate action, we risk losing the jobs and infrastructure that power our industry."
Betty Yee

Betty Yee

Former California State Controller

"I know Tom's going to be able to deliver. "
Dr. LaShae Sharp-Collins

Dr. LaShae Sharp-Collins

Assemblymember

California State Assembly, District 79

"[Tom] understands the urgency of addressing the cost of living, elevating community voices, and protecting California’s future. "
Sheldon Whitehouse

Sheldon Whitehouse

Senator

U.S. Senate, Rhode Island

"Tom will fight Trump's fossil fuel corruption to bring down electricity costs, and he will make polluters pay."
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Meet Tom

Tom Steyer is running for Governor of California because Californians can no longer afford to live here. This state doesn’t work when a few people do unbelievably well, and everyone else does poorly – no matter how many billion-dollar companies we have, or how many new technologies we invent.

Almost 15 years ago, Tom walked away from the successful business he founded, and from billions of dollars, to devote his life to public service.

He was among the first to sign The Giving Pledge — a commitment to give away the vast majority of his money during his lifetime.

He led ballot proposition campaigns to defeat Big Oil on climate, closed a corporate tax loophole for out-of-state companies, and took on Big Tobacco to raise the cigarette tax. Steyer raised billions of dollars for California’s healthcare and public schools – without Californians having to pay a cent.


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