Voters punish taxes as governors bear the brunt in races
Midterm results show voters blaming tax increases by incumbents, hitting governors hardest. Florida’s Bob Martinez faces Lawton Chiles, while Texas contests pitted Ann Richards against Clayton Williams amid anti incumbency messaging and national economic worries.
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Helms Wins Re election Over Gantt in Raleigh Victory
Republican Senator Jesse Helms defeated Democratic challenger Harvey Gantt in Raleigh on Tuesday night. Helms hailed supporters and warned liberal opponents that his criticism would continue, signaling a tough stance for the coming term.
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Democrats surge as GOP loses Florida and Texas governorships
Democrats topple Republican governors in Florida and Texas while gaining control of Rhode Island Kansas and other states. Massachusetts Vermont and Ohio succession brings Republicans replacements. Weld defeats Silber in Massachusetts as Bush faces political headwinds ahead of 1992. Richards defeats Williams in Texas, a costly race amid gaffes and big self funding.
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Voters Reject Big Green and Hit Tax Limits Across States
California voter backlash sinks Proposition 128 Big Green while Oregon and Nevada back liberal abortion laws. Missouri rejected a streams protection measure and Washington turnout blocks land use boards. Colorado elected term limits for politicians. Massachusetts defeats tax cut ballot Question 3. Utah and Nebraska reject spending or tax measures. Oregon rejects most abortions ban and enacts car seat and waiting period proposals. Colorado term limits pass easily.
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