Gary Howard Kidgell is a creative, 13th‑generation American and a seasoned building consultant from San Jose, California, stepping forward to serve the state he and his family have called home for generations. His life blends the practical expertise of someone who has spent years solving real‑world community and infrastructure challenges with the perspective of an advocate who has engaged on policy issues at both the state and national levels. He understands how history, legacy, and community shape the future—and why California needs leaders grounded in all three.

For decades, he has helped others build—homes, businesses, systems, and narratives. Now he is running for Governor of California to help build something larger: a state government that works for everyday people again.