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LA voters back billionaire tax AND voter ID in surprising political crossover

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Elias, M., & Zhao, H. (2026, November 3). LA voters back billionaire tax AND voter ID in surprising political crossover. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/11/02/us-news/la-voters-want-billionaires-taxed-and-ids-checked-at-the-polls/

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New York Post · collected 2026-11-03 · by Matt Elias, Helen Zhao

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On November 3rd, Los Angeles voters approved Proposition 40, which imposes a one-time 5% tax on California billionaires’ net worth, and Proposition 39, requiring government-issued ID for in-person voting or providing the last four digits of an ID number on mail-in ballots. Voters like Sandy Weiner and Patricia Greenberg support both measures, arguing that taxing billionaires is fair and voter ID helps ensure election accuracy. Proponents claim Proposition 40 could raise tens of billions for healthcare, while supporters of Proposition 39 say it will prevent fraud; opponents warn it might deter eligible voters from casting ballots.
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On November 3, 2026, LA voters approved two contentious ballot measures: Proposition 40, which imposes a one-time 5% tax on the net worth of California billionaires, and Proposition 39, which requires Californians to present government-issued identification when voting in person or provide part of their ID number for mail-in ballots. Surprisingly, these measures received support across political lines, with some voters viewing both as necessary reforms. For instance, artist Sandy Weiner supports the billionaire tax, stating that billionaires should contribute more to public services like health and education. Similarly, creative director Nikki Paige agrees, advocating for a higher percentage tax based on the size of a billionaire's wealth. Both measures passed despite initial concerns about their political alignment, reflecting a shift in voter attitudes towards economic fairness and election integrity.

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California GPE · 4× Weiner PERSON · 3× Greenberg PERSON · 2× California Post ORG · 1× Californians NORP · 1× Joel Pollak PERSON · 1× Nikki Paige PERSON · 1× Page PERSON · 1× Patricia Greenberg PERSON · 1× Sandy Weiner PERSON · 1×

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Two of the most politically divisive measures on California’s Nov. 3 ballot, Proposition 40 would impose a one-time 5% tax on the net worth of California billionaires, while Proposition 39 would require Californians to present government-issued identification when voting in person or provide the last four digits of a designated government-issued ID number on their mail-in ballot envelopes.
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-11-03
🔮 Two of the most politically divisive measures on California’s Nov. 3 ballot, Proposition 40 would impose a one-time 5% tax on the net worth of California billionaires, while Proposition 39 would require Californians to present government-issued identification when voting in person or provide the last four digits of a designated government-issued ID number on their mail-in ballot envelopes.
2026-11-03 · New York Post
LA voters back billionaire tax AND voter ID in surprising political crossover · assertive framing

Claims (31 extracted, 3 hedged)

Two of the most politically divisive measures on California’s Nov. 3 ballot, Proposition 40 would impose a one-time 5% tax on the net worth of California billionaires, while Proposition 39 would require Californians to present government-issued identification when voting in person or provide the last four digits of a designated government-issued ID number on their mail-in ballot envelopes. asserted
Proposition → impose → envelopes
Artist Sandy Weiner unapologetically supports both. asserted
Weiner → support → both
“Let them have it. asserted
them → let → it
They deserve to be taxed,” Weiner said of the billionaire tax. asserted
Weiner → deserve → tax
“I do feel they’re not paying their fair share.” asserted
they → feel → share
He said the money should go toward public services like “health, education, welfare.” asserted
money → say → welfare
Weiner is not at all concerned about a billionaire exodus. asserted
Weiner → concern → exodus
“I don’t give a crap,” he said. asserted
he → give → crap
“Let them leave.” asserted
them → let → ?
Weiner also considers voter ID requirements common sense. asserted
requirements → consider → ?
“I always show ID anyway,” he said. asserted
he → show → ID
“What’s the problem?” asserted
problem → ’ → ?
Nikki Paige, a creative director, agrees. asserted
Paige → agree → ?
“I think there should be more than a 5% tax on California billionaires. asserted
I → think → billionaires
Do you know how many dollars $1 billion is? asserted
billion → know → ?
” she said, adding that the percentage should increase based on how many billions the billionaire possesses. asserted
billionaire → say → billions
Page also said voter ID would help keep elections accurate. asserted
ID → say → elections
“To me, it makes sense because it keeps elections safe. asserted
it → make → elections
But I mean, then there also needs to be easy access to acquiring an ID.” asserted
I → mean → ID
Patricia Greenberg, a wellness educator, is also voting in favor of both propositions. asserted
Greenberg → vote → propositions
“I think that anybody who makes that amount of money has a responsibility, both morally and civilly, to give back to the community,” she said, adding the money should be spent on social services, especially healthcare. asserted
money → think → services
Greenberg said she’s not concerned about billionaires leaving the state. asserted
billionaires → say → state
“I think most people aren’t just going to pick up and leave over a bill.” asserted
people → think → bill
Greenberg also said she’s “in favor of” voter ID and never votes along party lines. asserted
she → say → lines
“I think that’s a valid request to make sure people are on the up and up when they’re voting, absolutely.” asserted
they → think → up
California Post Opinion Editor Joel Pollak says many Democrats believe some form of ID should be required when voting. asserted
form → say → ID
But “once Democratic voters learn that Republicans really want voter ID to pass, they tend to oppose it,” he said. asserted
he → learn → it
Supporters of the billionaire tax say it could raise tens of billions of dollars, with most of the revenue earmarked for healthcare. uncertain
most → say → healthcare
Supporters say the measure would help offset federal cuts to Medi-Cal, but critics warn the measure could drive billionaires and businesses out of California, ultimately shrinking the state’s tax base. uncertain
measure → say → base
Supporters of voter ID argue the measure would help prevent voter fraud and restore public confidence in elections. asserted
measure → argue → elections
Opponents say voter fraud is already rare and warn that the new requirements could prevent many eligible voters from casting ballots. uncertain
requirements → say → ballots
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