San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan joining crowded race for California governorSAN JOSE, Calif. (KGO) -- San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan is adding his name to a crowded list of candidates for governor. Mahan made the announcement in a lenghthy post on X, saying he's running for governor "because we can do better," and that he's proved that in San Jose. MORE: Big political battles ahead for California in 2026: Here's what to look forward toIn an interview with Inside California Politics, Mahan said he's closer to the state's problems and solutions than other candidates. He touted his accomplishments as mayor, including reductions in homelessness and crime, plus cutting red tape around housing construction. Mahan was elected to the San Jose City Council in 2020, and then ran successfully for mayor in 2022.