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Billionaire Tom Steyers Ad Spending Breaks Records California

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- Tom Steyer spent over $195 million on ads for California governor race, the most expensive political ad campaign in U.S. history.
- Steyer's spending is more than 20 times that of his nearest rival, Xavier Becerra.
- The previous record was set by Meg Whitman in 2010, though adjusted for inflation she still holds the state record.
- The race features over 50 candidates, with a 'top two' primary system on June 2.
- High spending does not always guarantee electoral success, as per historical evidence.
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