Mayor Matt's
Endorsements
"I first met Matt Mahan as a city councilmember, hosting weekly neighborhood cleanups in our city. Leading California’s largest cities tests you in ways few jobs do, and I’ve seen firsthand that Mayor Mahan has the grit to govern under pressure. Whether it’s his work to streamline 'quick-build' housing or his focus on data-driven public safety, Matt isn't interested in the partisan theater that defines our politics; he’s interested in what works."
As Mayor, Matt helped make San Jose the safest big city in America, reduced unsheltered homelessness, and made it easier to build the housing our state desperately needs. Matt is a proven problem solver, and I believe he has what it takes to build a better future for the next generation of Californians.”
"After years in local and state government, I’ve become deeply frustrated by the lack of progress in ending the humanitarian crisis on our streets, but Matt Mahan is a leader who isn't afraid to challenge the status quo to get results. Matt understands that the era of managed retreat must end. He has shown the courage to prioritize the safety of our public spaces and the dignity of our unhoused neighbors over special interests and bureaucratic red tape."
“When I proposed tougher penalties for sex traffickers like Jeffrey Epstein and his pals, the political establishment turned against me. Matt helped me push back. Matt Mahan will be the Governor Californians need. Progress requires challenging the status quo."
"If I had to describe Matt Mahan in one word, it would be courage. I first met Matt when he stepped up as the first major Democrat to challenge the establishment and join me in fighting for Proposition 36, which passed with more than 70% of the vote. His pragmatic leadership delivers real results on public safety, treatment, and accountability."
"We need a Governor who treats the housing crisis like the emergency it is and uses data, not dogma, to solve it. I’m proud to endorse Matt because he has the entrepreneurial spirit to modernize Sacramento and finally make this state livable for the next generation."
"For too long, California has settled for managing the misery on our streets rather than solving the root causes of addiction and public disorder. As someone in long-term recovery, I know that compassion requires more than just a roof. It requires a system that prioritizes treatment, accountability, and the right to live in a safe neighborhood."
Proudly Endorsed By:
Leaders Across California Stand With Matt
Congressman Ami Bera
Congressman Sam Liccardo
Senator Catherine Blakespear
Assemblymember Maggy Krell
Sacramento County Sheriff Jim Cooper
Santa Clara County District Attorney Jeff Rosen
San Mateo County District Attorney Steve Wagstaffe
San Francisco Supervisor Matt Dorsey
San Francisco Supervisor Bilal Mahmood
Sonoma County Supervisor David Rabbitt
Santa Clara County Supervisor Margaret Abe-Koga
Sacramento County Supervisor Rich Desmond
Alameda County Supervisor David Haubert
Santa Cruz County Supervisor Manu Koenig
San Mateo County Supervisor Ray Mueller
San Luis Obispo County Supervisor Dawn Ortiz-Legg
Stanislaus County Supervisor Mani Grewal
Merced Mayor Matthew Serratto
Manteca Mayor Gary Singh
East Palo Alto Mayor Webster Lincoln
Santa Clara Mayor Lisa Gillmor
Manhattan Beach Mayor Mark Burton
Elk Grove Mayor Bobbie Singh-Allen
San Luis Obispo Mayor Erica A. Stewart
Medford Mayor Michael Zarosinski
Gilroy Mayor Pro-Tempore Peter Leroe-Muñoz
San Jose Vice Mayor Pam Foley
Long Beach City Prosecutor Doug Haubert
Santa Cruz Councilmember Renee Golder
Santa Monica Councilmember Lana Negrete
Long Beach Councilmember Kristina Duggan
Sacramento Councilmember Phil Pluckebaum
San Jose Councilmember Michael Mulcahy
San Jose Councilmember George Casey
San Jose Councilmember Bien Doan
Los Gatos Councilmember Matthew Hudes
Santa Cruz Councilmember Shebreh Kalantari-Johnson
Salinas Councilmember Jose Luis Barajas
San Mateo Councilmember Rob Newsom Jr.
Campbell Councilmember Sergio Lopez
Los Gatos Councilmember Rob Rennie
Modesto Councilmember Nick Bavaro
Gilroy Councilmember Kelly Ramirez
Morgan Hill Councilmember Marilyn Librers
Suisun City Councilmember Amit Pal
Saratoga Councilmember Belal Aftab
Los Gatos Councilmember Matthew Hudes
Laguna Beach Councilmember Alex Rounaghi
Menlo Park Councilmember Jeff Schmidt
East Palo Alto Councilmember Mark Dinan
San Mateo County School Board Trustee John Pimentel
Senator Jerry Hill (fmr.)
Senator Steve Glazer (fmr.)
Santa Cruz County Supervisor Ryan Coonerty (fmr.)
San Mateo County Supervisor Dave Pine (fmr.)
San Mateo County Supervisor Tom Huening (fmr.)
Palo Alto Mayor Judy Kleinberg (fmr.)
Gilroy Mayor Perry Woodward (fmr.)
Hollister Mayor Victor Gomez (fmr.)
San Jose Vice Mayor Charles "Chappie" Jones (fmr.)
San Jose Vice Mayor Madison Nguyen (fmr.)
San Jose Vice Mayor Patricia Sausedo (fmr.)
Milpitas Vice Mayor Armando Gomez (fmr.)
Santa Cruz Councilmember David Terrazas (fmr.)
San Jose Councilmember Johnny Khamis (fmr.)
Pasadena Councilmember Felicia Williams (fmr.)
San Bruno Mayor Larry Franzella (fmr.)
Morgan Hill Councilmember Rene Spring (fmr.)