On the eve of California’s gubernatorial primary, Tom Steyer turned a packed karaoke night at GYM Bar WeHo into a show of defiance—singing Tom Petty’s “I Won’t Back Down” with drag performers in a video obtained on June 2, 2026.
With election nerves rising, Tom Steyer spent his final hours before Election Day doing something most candidates don’t—grabbing a microphone and singing karaoke beside drag performers.
The California gubernatorial candidate took the stage Monday night at GYM Bar WeHo for the bar’s “CrayCray Karaoke” event. where he belted Tom Petty’s classic anthem. “I Won’t Back Down. ” alongside drag performers. In video footage obtained on June 2. 2026. Steyer appears comfortable under the lights. smiling as he works the crowd and stays tightly aligned with the song’s message.
The bar was packed for the night, giving the campaign stop a last-minute, high-energy feel as Steyer headed into California’s crucial primary. The clip captures the defiant theme of the lyrics—something he leaned into as he closed out the day with karaoke at a busy WeHo venue.
Steyer’s performance came as votes were due that day, leaving the question of whether he can “stand his ground” in a crowded race for California governor.
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