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California voters reject billionaire tax measure

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Just The News · collected 2026-11-10 · by Misty Severi

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In California’s midterm elections, voters rejected Proposition 40, which aimed to impose a one-time 5% tax on billionaires. The proposition received 47.2% support compared to 52.8% opposition. Most of the proposed tax revenue was intended to replace federal funding cuts for healthcare. Both supporters and critics from across party lines expressed varying views; opponents argued that it would be insufficient due to its one-time nature and could lead wealthy individuals to leave the state.
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Californians voted against Proposition 40 on November 3, 2026, which would have imposed a one-time 5% tax on the fortunes of billionaires with assets over $1 billion. The measure aimed to raise approximately $100 billion for healthcare programs but was defeated with 53.8% voting against it and 47.2% in favor, according to The Associated Press.

Proposition 40 divided liberal leaders nationally; while Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders framed the proposal as a step toward reducing wealth inequality, Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom warned that it would drive wealthy residents out of California. Opponents argued that Proposition 40 was not sustainable and failed to address broader economic issues effectively. The campaign over Proposition 40 became the most expensive in state history due to significant contributions from both supporters and opponents, including tech billionaires like Elon Musk.

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Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom and gubernatorial candidate Xavier Becerra both opposed the measure, while Independent Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders and California Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna supported it, per NBC News.
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Proposition 40 would have imposed a one-time 5% tax on the wealth of Californians whose net worth exceeds $1 billion.
2026-11-10 · Just The News
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California voters reject billionaire tax measure asserted
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Proposition 40 would have imposed a one-time 5% tax on the wealth of Californians whose net worth exceeds $1 billion. asserted
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Most of the revenue would replace federal funding cuts to healthcare. asserted
Most → replace → healthcare
The Associated Press confirmed Monday night that California voters decided in the midterm elections to reject a measure that would have taxed the net worth of billionaires. asserted
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The outlet called the results just before 9:30 p.m. Eastern and revealed that 52.8% rejected Proposition 40, while 47.2% voted in favor. asserted
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Nearly six million voters rejected the proposition, while 5.28 million said they'd approve it. asserted
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Proposition 40 would have imposed a one-time 5% tax on the wealth of Californians whose net worth exceeds $1 billion. asserted
worth → impose → billion
Most of the revenue would replace federal funding cuts to healthcare. asserted
Most → replace → healthcare
Members of both parties opposed the tax, including progressives who argued that the tax did not do enough because it was a one-time thing and only helped one area, according to NBC News. uncertain
it → oppose → News
Critics also claimed that it would cause the state's wealthiest residents to leave California quickly to avoid the tax. asserted
residents → claim → tax
Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom and gubernatorial candidate Xavier Becerra both opposed the measure, while Independent Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders and California Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna supported it, per NBC News. asserted
Sanders → oppose → News
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