# Silicon Valley donors poured $194 million into California politics. Now comes the wealth tax fight

> Source: <https://www.mercurynews.com/2026/07/30/silicon-valley-donors-california-politics-wealth-tax/>
> Published: 2026-07-30 17:30:13+00:00

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