Chavez Passes Venezuela Election Test

From CNN:

CARACAS, Venezuela (CNN) -- Candidates from Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez's party won a majority of the seats Sunday in local elections that were seen as a test of Chavez's influence.

The opposition, however, chalked up some important wins, including the mayor's office in the capital, Caracas, and the governorship in two populous states. Voter turnout reached a historic 65 percent, the National Electoral Council said.

Pro-Chavez candidates won the gubernatorial races in 17 of 22 states. The opposition win included the populous states of Miranda and Zulia.

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