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Tech industry wins big in California primary elections
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Tech industry wins big in California primary elections

Silicon Valley's tens of millions in campaign donations paid off in California's primary, with tech-backed candidates winning key down-ballot races despite their preferred gubernatorial pick finishing sixth. The wins give the industry significant political leverage as it fights off regulation, new taxes, and AI oversight measures at the state level.

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