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US Midterms: First Senate Decision – Democrat Wins Seat in Virginia

Democrats secure first seats in the House of Representatives +++ Technical problems at polling stations in several US states +++ Highest gas prices on an election day in the USA +++ This is the news blog.

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US Midterms: First Senate Decision – Democrat Wins Seat in Virginia

Democrat Mark Warner has won a Senate seat in Virginia, defeating Republican Bert Mizusawa. This marks Warner's fourth term in the Senate, where he serves as deputy chairman of the Intelligence Committee. In California, voters are deciding on Proposition 40, a billionaire tax that would impose a one-time 5% levy on the state's approximately 250 billionaires, with most revenue going to health programs.

The measure is supported by many Democrats but opposed by Governor Gavin Newsom, who warns it could drive tech companies out of the state. A recent AP Voter Poll found that 6 in 10 respondents believe the US military intervention against Iran was a mistake.

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