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id: 9a446cd45f
section: elections
first_reported: 2026-11-09 05:00 PST
updated: 2026-11-09 10:03 PST
status: reported
outlets: 2
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# Most tech-backed super PAC candidates win their races

New tech-backed super PACs spent tens of millions of dollars supporting some Democrats over more progressive opponents. Almost all of their favored candidates won their contests.

Section: [Elections](/san-jose/section/politics.md) · Entities: none

## Coverage

- [Mountain View Voice](https://www.mv-voice.com/business/2026/11/09/after-silicon-valley-spending-spree-more-moderate-democrats-are-heading-to-the-capitol/), 2026-11-09 05:00 PST: After Silicon Valley spending spree, more moderate Democrats are heading to the Capitol
- [San José Inside](https://www.sanjoseinside.com/politics/silicon-valley-pacs-spent-50m-to-send-moderates-to-sacramento/), 2026-11-09 10:03 PST: Silicon Valley PACs Spent $50M to Send Moderates to Sacramento

Headline and summary written by the Acta Diurna desk from the coverage above. Read the original reporting for full detail.