Here are the billionaires running for governor across the US this year

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Vivek Ramaswamy, Rick Jackson, and Tom Steyer
Billionaires are running for governor this year in Ohio, Georgia, and California.

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Palantir's Florida move is more than just a change of address

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Palantir cofounder and CEO Alex Karp
Palantir cofounder and CEO Alex Karp

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Tesla avoids sales freeze in California after dropping 'Autopilot' marketing

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Tesla agreed to remove the term "Autopilot" from its marketing materials in California. The decision will help the automaker sell cars in its largest US market.

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I thrived in San Francisco, but I'm happier living in the California countryside. It feels like a great place to age.

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Snow capped mountains in the Temecula Valley
As much as I enjoyed living in San Francisco, I have found my perfect home in the California countryside.

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Billionaires are fleeing California for Nevada — and not for the nightlife

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Nevada is receiving an influx of wealth due to Californians fleeing the state.

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I was laid off 1.5 years ago and still can't find a full-time job. I feel like I'm working harder than ever, yet making less than I did before.

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Alex English
After being laid off, Alex English left LA due to the high cost of living and crowded job market.

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Sergey Brin and the who's who of the tech scene just spent millions in donations ahead of California's wealth tax vote

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Max Levchin, Sergey Brin, Eric Schmidt, and other billionaires dumped millions in donations ahead of California's wealth tax.

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I'm a millionaire living in California. I'm happy to pay higher taxes since I have more wealth — it just makes sense.

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Scott Ellis
Scott Ellis is a millionaire who supports higher taxes for the wealthy, including himself.

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Head of LA homeless nonprofit charged with pocketing millions, splurging on luxuries including a Hermès jacket and a trip to Vegas

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California governor urges cities to 'take back the streets' from homeless
Alexander Soofer, manager of an LA-based housing program, is being charged with wire fraud and pocketing $10 million in public funds.

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David Sacks calls California wealth tax 'an asset seizure,' says it's 'not a one-time, it's a first time'

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AI czar David Sacks

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