Real Estate Money Didn't Win Everything

Real estate money didn’t guarantee victory in California’s primaries—while Karen Bass and Spencer Pratt surged ahead with industry backing, Matt Mahan and Zach Sokoloff fell short despite strong donor support. The Insurance Commissioner race also revealed a split: Jane Kim advanced despite not being the industry’s top pick, while Ben Allen, who received some real estate contributions, still held a runoff spot. The takeaway? Cash from the housing sector can fuel campaigns, but voters ultimately decide—industry influence alone isn’t enough to win. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/db0f3b279649cdbc