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November 6, 2014

Richmond Voters Reject Chevron-Backed Mayor, Council Candidates 
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Voters in Richmond, California, have rejected an attempt by the oil
giant Chevron to influence the local city government. Chevron spent more
than $3 million to back a slate of pro-Chevron candidates for mayor and
city council in Tuesday's election. But none of Chevron's candidates
won, with voters electing the candidates the company opposed. The vote
comes two years after a massive fire at Chevron's oil refinery in
Richmond sent 15,000 residents to the hospital. According to one tally,
Chevron's failed effort cost it $72 per voter.

 

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