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Live results in California’s 2026 midterm election: Billionaire’s tax, governor’s race, more

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Election updates: Vote counting continues into the night as California results pour in

Richard Pan supporters react as he declares victory in California’s 6th Congressional District at Frends Brewhouse in Natomas on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. — Richard Pan supporters react as he declares victory in California’s 6th Congressional District at Frends Brewhouse in Natomas on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. HANNAH RUHOFF hruhoff@sacbee.com

California approves $11 billion housing bond. Where the 14 propositions stand

California approves $11 billion housing bond. Where the 14 propositions stand

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Doris Matsui leads Mai Vang early in California’s 7th District race

Doris Matsui leads Mai Vang early in California’s 7th District race

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Becerra to become California’s first Latino governor since 1875. Hilton concedes

Becerra to become California’s first Latino governor since 1875. Hilton concedes

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1 dead, 2 seriously injured including toddler after Sacramento County head-on crash

1 dead, 2 seriously injured including toddler after Sacramento County head-on crash

The crash happened Tuesday evening in rural Sacramento County, east of Galt.

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Billionaire wealth tax remains behind, supporters say fight will continue

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AP projects Richard Pan to win Sacramento region’s 6th District race

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AP projects Fiona Ma will become California’s next lieutenant governor

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AP projects Fiona Ma will become California’s next lieutenant governor

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