Steyer Campaigns on Affordability. Does His Own Mansion Portfolio Matter? NYT | Top Stories By: Heather Knight and Laurel Rosenhall 30 May 2026 at 17:02 Tom Steyer wants to address California’s housing crisis if he becomes governor. He is also a billionaire with extensive personal real estate holdings. © Rachel Bujalski for The New York TimesTom Steyer has campaigned as a progressive Democrat who wants to make housing affordable in the state. His own wealth has been a concern for some voters.