Tech leaders funding Matt Mahan's campaign for California governor say it's not about tech
San José Mayor Matt Mahan's campaign for governor has been bankrolled by tech titans.
San José Mayor Matt Mahan's campaign for governor has been bankrolled by tech titans. Critics say he will cater to their interests as governor, but several of his backers said their support for him has nothing to do with tech policy.
Original reporting: LA Times, California.
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