Voters in California have decided not to endorse any of the special election propositions supported by governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, in what can be seen as a major victory for unions. Voters rejected Schwarzenegger's proposal to force unions to get members' written permission before using their dues for political campaigns. Unions may see their special election victory as a good indicator of success against Schwarzenegger in the 2006 elections.
See "Schwarzenegger Is Dealt a Stinging Rebuke by Voters", John M. Broder, The New York Times, November 8, 2005