Tom Steyer is a progressive activist and changemaker who has a successful track record of winning big victories for working Californians, for public school students, and for the environment.
Tom led ballot proposition campaigns to defeat Big Oil on climate, close a corporate tax loophole for out-of-state companies, and take on Big Tobacco to raise the cigarette tax.
Co-founded Beneficial State Bank with his wife Kat Taylor, a mission-driven Community Development Financial Institution, to serve communities abandoned by Wall Street. To date, the bank has financed over 17,000 affordable housing units.
Stood up to Big Oil to lead the successful "No on 23" campaign, defending California's clean air law and securing $28 billion in revenue for the state.
Pledged to give away his wealth over the course of his lifetime. Tom won't die a billionaire.
Left his business to dedicate himself to public service.
Led the Prop. 39 campaign to deliver billions of dollars for public schools.
Founded NextGen Climate to mobilize Americans to counter climate change and make the switch clean energy.
Created the Fair Shake Commission to advance solutions to structural inequality and systemic racism.
Led the Prop. 56 campaign to take on Big Tobacco and deliver $9.6 billion for health care.
Started a legal defense fund for immigrants facing deportation.
Led the Need to Impeach campaign calling to remove Donald Trump from office for his crimes.
Chaired Governor Newsom's Task Force on Business and Jobs Recovery to advise on California's recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Supported Proposition 25 to end cash bail in California.
Supported Proposition 50 to stand up to MAGA redistricting.
Co-founded Beneficial State Bank with his wife Kat Taylor, a mission-driven Community Development Financial Institution, to serve communities abandoned by Wall Street. To date, the bank has financed over 17,000 affordable housing units.
Stood up to Big Oil to lead the successful "No on 23" campaign, defending California's clean air law and securing $28 billion in revenue for the state.
Pledged to give away his wealth over the course of his lifetime. Tom won't die a billionaire.
Left his business to dedicate himself to public service.
Led the Prop. 39 campaign to deliver billions of dollars for public schools.
Founded NextGen Climate to mobilize Americans to counter climate change and make the switch clean energy.
Created the Fair Shake Commission to advance solutions to structural inequality and systemic racism.
Led the Prop. 56 campaign to take on Big Tobacco and deliver $9.6 billion for health care.
Started a legal defense fund for immigrants facing deportation.
Led the Need to Impeach campaign calling to remove Donald Trump from office for his crimes.
Chaired Governor Newsom's Task Force on Business and Jobs Recovery to advise on California's recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Supported Proposition 25 to end cash bail in California.
Supported Proposition 50 to stand up to MAGA redistricting.
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:
Read Tom's Plans:HousingTaxesFilm & EntertainmentElectricityOil & Gas PricesEducationAbolish ICEClimate and EnvironmentHealth CareCareAI