California Matthew Chase Levy is a family man from Oakland, a physicist, and a builder who believes California's greatest strength has always been its ability to turn bold ideas into real progress. He's a political outsider — and that's the point. Matthew is running for Governor because he's worried about the same things you are: whether families can afford to stay here, whether our kids' schools are getting stronger, and whether our state is planning for the future or just reacting to the next headline. Matthew has spent his career solving hard problems and thinking long-term. That's the common-sense approach California needs. It's later than we think, but never too late to lead. It's later than we think, but never too late to lead. A Builder. A Family Man. A Californian. Matthew Chase Levy is a family man from Oakland, a physicist, and a builder who believes California's greatest strength has always been its ability to turn bold ideas into real progress. He's a political outsider — and that's the point. Matthew is running for Governor because he's worried about the same things you are: whether families can afford to stay here, whether our kids' schools are getting stronger, and whether our state is planning for the future or just reacting to the next headline. Matthew has spent his career solving hard problems and thinking long-term. That's the common-sense approach California needs. It's later than we think, but never too late to lead. It's later than we think, but never too late to lead. Cost of Living, Housing, and Everyday Affordability: "As a proud resident of Oakland, I know that affordable housing is California's greatest challenge." Education and Job Pathways: "Starting with Pre-K, I will improve education by building a pipeline into the CSU and UC systems for all Californians." Innovation, Jobs, and Artificial Intelligence: "As founder of one of the first AI companies, I know the power and danger of AI firsthand. I know how to make AI create jobs for us.” Land Use, Environment, Water, Wildfire, and Practical Border Cooperation: "California's natural beauty is our greatest treasure." Clean Energy and Energy Security: "As a physicist, I grew up in a state that is now the world’s role model for energy and energy policy. Fusion is the way. " Refusing to Govern Through Division: "I believe California cannot function if communities feel invisible, targeted, or pitted against one another.