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Tom Steyer Shatters Record with $195M California Governor Campaign Ad Spend

Tom Steyer has set a new record for political advertising spending in a U.S. campaign this year, investing over $195 million in his bid for California governor. This expenditure significantly surpasses that of his closest rivals and historical records, including Meg Whitman's 2010 campaign. Despite the massive ad spend, Steyer remains in a competitive field with no clear frontrunner as the June primary approaches. AI

RANK_REASON Record-breaking political advertising spend by a single candidate. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.0]

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Tom Steyer Shatters Record with $195M California Governor Campaign Ad Spend

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · The Associated Press, MIchael R. Blood ·

    Tom Steyer’s $195 million political advertising spend breaks record as the most expensive campaign this year

    He's received criticism from former Rep. Katie Porter and others as trying to buy the gubernatorial seat.