California Governor's Race Sees Record-Breaking Campaign Spending by Outside Groups
The California governor's race is witnessing unprecedented levels of spending by outside groups, with corporations and special interest groups contributing significantly to influence the election outcome. As of now, these groups have spent $79 million, more than double the amount spent in the 2018 election. Notably, a political spending committee called California Is Not For Sale, funded by various associations and unions, has invested $32 million in ads opposing billionaire candidate Tom Steyer. Meanwhile, Xavier Becerra has received substantial support from groups representing doctors, contractors, and labor unions, with Chevron and other corporations contributing heavily to his campaign. Despite the massive spending, Steyer has invested $213 million of his own money, making his campaign the most expensive in California's history. 
