The chief executive of gay dating app Grindr, who once-described himself as a conservative, has made his choice in the California governor’s race . Grindr CEO George Arison has endorsed moderate San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan , and has cut a check for $7,000 to his campaign. “I’m supporting Matt Mahan,” he told Politico . Mahan is one of several Democrats in a wide-open 2026 field also featuring former Rep. Katie Porter and billionaire Tom Steyer. Steve Hilton is the lead Republican with Riverside