Key facts
- Tom Steyer spent $216 million of his personal funds on his California gubernatorial campaign.
- Steyer is a Democratic candidate for California governor.
- He appears likely to be eliminated from the race.
Tom Steyer, a Democratic candidate for California governor, has spent $216 million of his personal funds on his campaign. This substantial self-funding effort places his gubernatorial run among the highest-spending campaigns of its kind. Despite the significant financial investment, Steyer appears on track to be eliminated from the race.