Voters in Richmond, California, have rejected an attempt by the oil giant Chevron to influence the local city government. Chevron spent more than $3 million to back a slate of pro-Chevron candidates for mayor and city council in Tuesday’s election. But none of Chevron’s candidates won, with voters electing the candidates the company opposed. The vote comes two years after a massive fire at Chevron’s oil refinery in Richmond sent 15,000 residents to the hospital. According to one tally, Chevron’s failed effort cost it $72 per voter.