<div>Why I’m Raising These Funds
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<div>My name is Gary Howard Kidgell, and I am running for Governor of California. I am raising these funds to continue my candidacy and give the people of this state a real choice — a builder’s choice — rooted in service, discipline, and a lifetime of preparation.
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<div>For nearly two decades, I have trained myself to lead with the same integrity and responsibility that guided my grandfather and the generations before him. Most of this work was done quietly, without public recognition, because I believed that leadership must be earned long before it is sought. Now, for the first time, I am stepping forward to share that journey with the people of California.
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<div>This fundraiser gives me the fighting chance to fulfill the path I have spent 17 years preparing for.
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<div>How Your Donations Will Be Used
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<div>Every contribution will directly support the essential costs of running a statewide campaign, including:
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<div>Required state filing and ballot‑access fees
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<div>Legal and compliance costs
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<div>Community outreach and public communication
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<div>Travel to meet voters across California
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<div>Digital tools, printing, and campaign materials
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<div>Continued development of the Kidgell for California platform
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<div>Your support ensures that this campaign remains viable, visible, and competitive during the most critical months ahead.
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<div>How Funds Will Reach the Campaign
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<div>All donations will be transferred securely from GoFundMe to the official campaign account Gary Howard Kidgell for Governor of California, where they will be used exclusively for campaign‑related expenses in accordance with California election law and FPPC regulations. I am personally responsible for ensuring every dollar is handled with transparency and integrity.
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<div>Why This Matters
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<div>California is at a crossroads. Our state deserves leadership grounded in lived experience, disciplined training, and a deep respect for the people who call this place home. My history in this state — and in this country — runs deep. I am asking for your help not only to continue this campaign, but to fulfill a legacy of service that my grandfather would have wanted me to carry forward.
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<div>Your donation is more than financial support. It is a vote of confidence in a vision for California that works for all of us. It is a chance to help write a new chapter in our state’s history — one built on strength, fairness, and opportunity.
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<div>Thank you for who you are, for what you contribute to our great nation, and for believing in the power of this moment. I will not disappoint those who stand with me.
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<div>My Story: Who I Am, What I’ve Lived, and Who I Will Be as your next Governor of California in 2026
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<div>I’m Gary Kidgell — a 13th‑generation American, a 5th‑generation Californian, and a builder in every sense of the word. My life has been shaped by work, service, and the belief that ordinary people can carry extraordinary responsibility. I come from a family whose story runs through the spine of this country, from early settlers to modern Californians who built communities, raised families, and weathered every kind of storm.
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<div>For decades, I’ve worked as a building consultant, problem‑solver, and strategist — the person people call when the stakes are high and the margin for error is zero. I’ve led complex projects, navigated crises, and helped organizations find clarity when everything felt chaotic. I’ve also been a storyteller and memoirist, carrying forward the legacy of my ancestors and the lessons they left behind.
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<div>My experience spans construction, infrastructure planning, public health policy drafting, campaign compliance, legal strategy, and community outreach. I’ve built things you can touch — and systems you can trust. I’ve worked with labor, navigated government filings, and stood up to bureaucratic barriers that shut everyday people out. I know how California works because I’ve lived inside its machinery.
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<div>And now, I’m stepping forward to serve as Governor of California.
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<div>Not as a career politician. Not as a celebrity. But as a builder — someone who knows how to take responsibility, unite people, and deliver results.
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<div>As governor, I will be:
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<div>A steward of California’s future, focused on long‑term resilience, not short‑term headlines
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<div>A partner to working people, honoring the dignity of labor and strengthening unions
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<div>A builder of infrastructure, from housing to energy to public health systems
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<div>A protector of justice and access, ensuring every Californian has a voice
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<div>A leader grounded in history, but unafraid to innovate for the next generation
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<div>My story is not about perfection — it’s about perseverance. It’s about a Californian who has lived the struggle, done the work, and is ready to lead with humility, courage, and a builder’s steady hand.
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