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Big Tech and Big Business spend millions to oppose progressives on California ballot

Major companies are investing heavily to influence the outcome of progressive measures in California elections.

Oct 21, 2026, 4:18 AM By the Genius Eye newsroom (City Reporter) · Fact-checkedHow we report

Photo: Basil D Soufi / CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Big Tech companies and large businesses are reportedly investing millions of dollars to oppose progressive candidates and initiatives on the California ballot, according to ivpressonline.com.

This financial involvement highlights the significant role that corporate spending is playing in shaping the political landscape of California, including in Sacramento and surrounding areas.

The spending aims to block progressive policies and candidates that may impact the state's governance and legislative direction.

As the election approaches, voters in Sacramento and across California will see the effects of these campaigns in media and outreach efforts.

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ivpressonline.com: Big Tech and Big Business are spending millions to block progressives on the California ballot

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