A Joyous Wake in Silicon Valley: The Billionaires’ Failed Bid to Influence California’s Electorate

Tom Steyer, the Democratic contender for the governorship of California, was seen welcoming supporters at a primary election night gathering in San Francisco on Tuesday, June 2, 2026. In California, the process of finalizing vote counts often stretches over several days. This delay occurs because the state validates mail-in ballots provided they bear a postmark from Election Day and arrive within a week following the vote. (Photographer: David Paul Morris/Bloomberg)

Source: Bloomberg Generated at: 2026-06-04 22:34:45 UTC