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California Incumbents in Midterm Shift
Democrats flip Congress as California incumbents navigate election results.
In brief
Democrats flip Congress as California incumbents navigate election results. Democrats gain control of Congress while California voters elect Xavier Becerra governor and decide 14 statewide propositions. Originally reported by Sfchronicle.
National Shift
Democrats flipped both the House and Senate, giving them control of Congress.
California Results
Voters elected Xavier Becerra governor and are deciding 14 statewide propositions.
Prop 40 Trailing
Proposition 40, the one-time billionaire tax, was trailing in early returns.
Bay Area Updates
S.F. voters choose Nancy Pelosi’s successor while five Bay Area counties approve regional sales tax.
Prop 50 Impact
Rep. James Gallagher warned about Prop 50’s rural district implications after losing reelection.
Democratic Incumbents
Some incumbent Democrats retained seats while others trailed progressive challengers.
Prop G Result
San Francisco voters rejected reopening the Upper Great Highway to cars on weekdays.
Prop C Win
San Francisco voters approved a plan to boost city housing funding with Prop C.
Wiener Leads
State Sen. Scott Wiener leads Supervisor Connie Chan in race to succeed Nancy Pelosi.
Prop 39 Trailing
Proposition 39, voter ID requirements, was trailing 46.5% to 53.5% in early returns.
Prop 40 Trailing
Proposition 40, the one-time billionaire tax, was trailing 63.3% to 36.7% in early returns.
Prop 41 Leading
Proposition 41, which would nullify the billionaire tax, had about 54.8% of the vote.
Xavier Becerra Elected
Xavier Becerra, former U.S. health secretary, succeeds Gavin Newsom as California governor.
San Francisco Mayors
Barbara Lee wins full four-year term as Oakland mayor with charter reform proposal.
Texas Governor
Democrat Gina Hinojosa defeats Republican Greg Abbott to become Texas’ first Latina governor.
House Control
Democrats take control of the U.S. House with 252 seats, ending Republican rule.
The main idea
Democrats gain control of Congress while California voters elect Xavier Becerra governor and decide 14 statewide propositions.
