Political analyst says newcomer candidate for governor could be advantage

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Matt Lesenyie, an assistant professor of political science at Cal State Long Beach, spoke with the about the San Jose mayor鈥檚 recent decision to enter the race for California鈥檚 next governor. Lesenyie said the mayor鈥檚 age and relative status as a political 鈥渘ewcomer鈥 could work to his advantage.

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Matt Lesenyie
Assistant Professor Matt Lesenyie