California Voters Reject Billionaire Tax Measure
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California voters rejected a measure that would have taxed the wealth of the state’s billionaires, a provision that some on the Left saw as a trial balloon for a nationwide wealth tax.
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Prop 40 proposed a one-time 5% tax on all individuals in California with a net worth of more than $1bn as of 1 January 2026.
Proposition 40 failed with 53.8% voting against it and just 47.2% in favor as of Monday evening, according to the Associated Press, which called the election at 9:38 p.m. with 83% of the vote counted.
Google co-founder Sergey Brin emerged as the biggest name in the billionaire backlash, pouring more than $100 million into efforts to defeat the tax.
40, with most of the money going to the group Building a Better California, which has raised over $250 million in the campaign against the billionaire tax as of Oct. 28.
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California voters defeated Proposition 40, which aimed to impose a tax on the wealth of billionaires in the state. The proposition received 47.2% support while 53.8% voted against it, according to AP's early results. If approved, this would have been the first such general wealth tax implemented in modern U.S. history.
California billionaire wealth tax fails, dashing liberal dreams →4 articles from Washington Examiner on this storyCalifornia voters have rejected Proposition 40, which aimed to impose a one-time 5% tax on billionaires' assets to offset federal healthcare funding cuts. With 53% voting against it and 47% in favor, the measure faced strong opposition across most counties despite significant support in Los Angeles and San Francisco. The campaign against the billionaire tax was one of the most expensive in California history, with…
Billionaire tax rejected on concern squeezing California's ultra-rich would harm the economy →2 articles from Los Angeles Times on this storyCalifornia voters are deciding on Proposition 40, which would impose a one-time 5% tax on individuals with net worth over $1 billion to fund healthcare after federal cuts. If approved, California would be the first U.S. state to implement such a wealth tax. The measure faces strong opposition from tech billionaires and their political action committees who have spent significantly more than supporters in this…
Proposition 40: How California could become the first US state to tax Billionaires' wealth →2 articles from The Independent on this storyCalifornia voters rejected Proposition 40, a wealth tax targeting the state’s richest residents, on Election Day. The proposition, which aimed to take 5% of the assets from the wealthiest Californians, was defeated despite support from high-profile figures like Bernie Sanders and Ro Khanna. Dave Regan, president of SEIU-United Healthcare Workers West, spent $47 million advocating for Proposition 40 but failed due to…
Sure, California voters overwhelmingly backed Democrats. But they refused to punish success. →2 articles from New York Post on this storyAs California tallies votes, Proposition 40, a proposed wealth tax targeting billionaires, appears to be trailing despite favorable voter registration for Democrats. The measure would impose a one-time 5% levy on assets of California's estimated 250 billionaires, expected to raise around $100 billion. However, it faces significant opposition due to concerns that such a tax could drive wealthy individuals and…
Billionaire tax measure trails as California tallies votes →2 articles from The Straits Times on this storyThe article discusses Proposition 40 in California, which proposes to impose a one-time tax of 5% on fortunes over $1 billion to fund Medicaid. Billionaires like Elon Musk and Sergey Brin have spent over $333 million opposing the measure, arguing it could drive wealthy individuals out of the state. The author supports Proposition 40 but argues that it does not address deeper economic issues, such as the role of…
Taxing Wealth Makes Sense, But It Won’t Fix Our Economy →Show 12 more outlets
California voters are set to decide on Proposition 40 during today's midterm elections, which would impose a one-time 5% tax on the total assets of individuals worth over $1 billion. This proposed measure aims to raise approximately $100 billion to address federal healthcare funding cuts. The article highlights growing public resentment towards billionaires in California, exemplified by protests against tech…
Is the Golden State about to kill its golden geese? Today California votes on whether to impose a punitive tax to grab 5pc of the entire assets of its 250 billionaires. So could Labour's class warriors do the same here? →On November 3, 2026, California proposed a ballot measure called Proposition 40 that would impose a one-time 5% tax on the net worth of Californians with over $1 billion in assets. The initiative aims to address federal healthcare funding cuts and has sparked intense debate among political figures and wealthy individuals; tech moguls like Sergey Brin and Larry Page have already started relocating, while others such…
California could become the first State to tax billionaires' wealth →California voters are deciding Proposition 40, which would impose a one-time 5% tax on the wealth of individuals and trusts with assets over $1 billion. This initiative aims to generate tens of billions in revenue for state healthcare programs, food assistance, and public education. Proponents argue it will help alleviate financial burdens on public assistance programs, while critics warn it could lead to an exodus…
Billionaire tax: What to know about California's Prop 40 →California's proposed billionaire tax ballot measure has emerged as a broader critique of the state’s tech industry, reflecting public concerns over the impacts of technology on everyday life. While the tech sector has historically fueled California’s economic growth, issues like social media's effects on children and anxieties about AI are now drawing significant backlash. This shift is evident in unexpected…
California’s billionaire tax is a referendum on the tech industry →California's Proposition 40, which would impose a one-time 5% tax on billionaires' assets, faces likely defeat as of Wednesday, despite support from the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA). The measure aims to address a $100 billion shortfall in Medi-Cal funding by taxing the state’s wealthiest residents. Governor Gavin Newsom opposes the proposition, highlighting broader debates about socialist policies and…
Newsom breaks with socialists over billionaire tax, and California voters appear poised to reject it →California voters rejected a proposed one-off wealth tax of five percent on net worth above $1 billion through Proposition 40. The 'no' campaign was significantly funded by billionaires like Google co-founder Sergey Brin, who contributed over $100 million, giving them an overwhelming financial advantage over the pro-tax side. While opponents argue that such taxes harm the broader economy, the reliance on billionaire…
California has rejected wealth taxes, but for the wrong reasons →California voters have rejected Proposition 40, which aimed to impose a one-time 5% tax on the net worth of billionaires, after a high-spending campaign where critics like Google co-founder Sergey Brin raised over $100 million to defeat it. The measure would have generated funds to address federal healthcare funding cuts estimated at $100 billion over five years and support education and food assistance programs…
California voters reject measure to tax the wealth of billionaires →California voters rejected Proposition 40, which aimed to impose a one-time 5% tax on the state’s billionaires with assets over $1.1 billion. The measure was projected to raise billions for healthcare but faced strong opposition from Democratic officials like Gov. Gavin Newsom and billionaire-funded campaigns. Critics argued it would lead to wealthier residents leaving California, reducing overall state revenue. The…
California voters reject new tax on billionaires in a blow to the left →California voters have rejected Proposition 40, which aimed to impose a one-time 5% tax on billionaires' wealth, potentially raising $100 billion for healthcare. The measure faced strong opposition, particularly from Governor Gavin Newsom and Google co-founder Sergey Brin, who argued it would drive wealthy individuals out of the state and harm California's economy. Despite support from some Democratic leaders like…
California voters defeat billionaire tax proposal that divided Democrats →California voters have rejected a proposed tax on the state's wealthiest residents, according to CBS News projections. Proposition 40 aimed to impose a wealth tax on billionaires excluding real estate and certain retirement assets, with proceeds directed toward healthcare programs (90%) and education, food assistance, and administration (10%). The measure faced strong opposition from Governor Gavin Newsom and…
California voters reject billionaire wealth tax, CBS News projects →California voters rejected Proposition 40, which aimed to impose a one-time 5% wealth tax on billionaires in the state with net worth over $1 billion as of January 1, 2026. The measure was intended to fund healthcare programs and other social services but faced strong opposition from tech industry leaders like Sergey Brin, who donated at least $132 million against it, making the campaign one of the most expensive in…
California voters fail to pass proposed one-time tax on billionaires’ wealth →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…
California voters reject billionaire tax measure →Analysis
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Sure, California voters overwhelmingly backed Democrats. But they refused to punish success.
How it changed
- 29 Oct
Californians are set to vote on Proposition 40, which would take 5% of fortunes above $1 billion, once, and send nine-tenths of the revenue to fund California’s Medicaid program.
- 31 Oct
More than 200 billionaires live in California, some of whom moved themselves or their businesses out of the state because of the proposed tax.
- 3 Nov
Some of them, including Google co-founders Sergey Brin and Larry Page, started cutting ties with the State after the measure was unveiled.
- 4 Nov
Google co-founder Sergey Brin emerged as the biggest name in the billionaire backlash, pouring more than $100 million into efforts to defeat the tax.
- 5 Nov
Most of the estimated $100 billion proponents projected it would raise was to be earmarked for healthcare programs that stand to lose billions of dollars in federal funding as part of last year's tax cut package, which passed with Republican-only support in the US Senate.
- 10 Nov
Proposition 41 sought to require the state auditor to review new special tax measures and that any new tax be counted toward a voter-approved state spending limit.
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10 Nov California voters reject billionaire tax measureIn 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…Just the News
10 Nov California voters fail to pass proposed one-time tax on billionaires’ wealthCalifornia voters rejected Proposition 40, which aimed to impose a one-time 5% wealth tax on billionaires in the state with net worth over $1 billion as of January 1, 2026. The measure was intended to fund healthcare programs and other social services but faced strong opposition from tech industry leaders like Sergey Brin, who donated at least $132 million against it, making the campaign one of the most expensive in…The Guardian
10 Nov California voters reject billionaire wealth tax, CBS News projectsCalifornia voters have rejected a proposed tax on the state's wealthiest residents, according to CBS News projections. Proposition 40 aimed to impose a wealth tax on billionaires excluding real estate and certain retirement assets, with proceeds directed toward healthcare programs (90%) and education, food assistance, and administration (10%). The measure faced strong opposition from Governor Gavin Newsom and…CBS News
10 Nov California billionaire wealth tax fails, dashing liberal dreamsCalifornia voters defeated Proposition 40, which aimed to impose a tax on the wealth of billionaires in the state. The proposition received 47.2% support while 53.8% voted against it, according to AP's early results. If approved, this would have been the first such general wealth tax implemented in modern U.S. history.Washington Examiner
10 Nov California voters defeat billionaire tax proposal that divided DemocratsCalifornia voters have rejected Proposition 40, which aimed to impose a one-time 5% tax on billionaires' wealth, potentially raising $100 billion for healthcare. The measure faced strong opposition, particularly from Governor Gavin Newsom and Google co-founder Sergey Brin, who argued it would drive wealthy individuals out of the state and harm California's economy. Despite support from some Democratic leaders like…NPR
10 Nov California voters reject new tax on billionaires in a blow to the leftCalifornia voters rejected Proposition 40, which aimed to impose a one-time 5% tax on the state’s billionaires with assets over $1.1 billion. The measure was projected to raise billions for healthcare but faced strong opposition from Democratic officials like Gov. Gavin Newsom and billionaire-funded campaigns. Critics argued it would lead to wealthier residents leaving California, reducing overall state revenue. The…NBC News- 10 Nov California billionaire wealth tax fails, dashing liberal dreamsCalifornia voters defeated Proposition 40, which aimed to impose a tax on billionaires' wealth, with 53.8% voting against and only 47.2% supporting it. The measure was seen by some liberals as a potential precursor for national policy but ultimately failed to gain enough support, marking the end of an experiment in taxing accumulated wealth rather than income at the state level.Washington Examiner
10 Nov Billionaire tax rejected on concern squeezing California's ultra-rich would harm the economyCalifornia voters have rejected Proposition 40, which aimed to impose a one-time 5% tax on billionaires' assets to offset federal healthcare funding cuts. With 53% voting against it and 47% in favor, the measure faced strong opposition across most counties despite significant support in Los Angeles and San Francisco. The campaign against the billionaire tax was one of the most expensive in California history, with…Los Angeles Times- 10 Nov California voters reject measure to tax the wealth of billionairesCalifornia voters have rejected Proposition 40, which aimed to impose a one-time 5% tax on the net worth of billionaires, after a high-spending campaign where critics like Google co-founder Sergey Brin raised over $100 million to defeat it. The measure would have generated funds to address federal healthcare funding cuts estimated at $100 billion over five years and support education and food assistance programs…Toronto Star
8 Nov California has rejected wealth taxes, but for the wrong reasonsCalifornia voters rejected a proposed one-off wealth tax of five percent on net worth above $1 billion through Proposition 40. The 'no' campaign was significantly funded by billionaires like Google co-founder Sergey Brin, who contributed over $100 million, giving them an overwhelming financial advantage over the pro-tax side. While opponents argue that such taxes harm the broader economy, the reliance on billionaire…City A.M.
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6 Nov ‘Billionaire Tax’ Appears Defeated in California, But Soak-the-Rich Approach Gains Traction Elsewhere
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5 Nov California’s wealth tax fails — but the damage remainsCalifornia voters rejected a proposed wealth tax that would have imposed a one-time 5% levy on billionaires' assets. Economists Gabriel Zucman and Emmanuel Saez were among the supporters advocating for this measure to target approximately 200 individuals based on their residency status as of January 1, 2026.Washington Examiner
5 Nov Billionaire tax measure trails as California tallies votesAs California tallies votes, Proposition 40, a proposed wealth tax targeting billionaires, appears to be trailing despite favorable voter registration for Democrats. The measure would impose a one-time 5% levy on assets of California's estimated 250 billionaires, expected to raise around $100 billion. However, it faces significant opposition due to concerns that such a tax could drive wealthy individuals and…The Straits Times
5 Nov Sure, California voters overwhelmingly backed Democrats. But they refused to punish success.California voters rejected Proposition 40, a wealth tax targeting the state’s richest residents, on Election Day. The proposition, which aimed to take 5% of the assets from the wealthiest Californians, was defeated despite support from high-profile figures like Bernie Sanders and Ro Khanna. Dave Regan, president of SEIU-United Healthcare Workers West, spent $47 million advocating for Proposition 40 but failed due to…New York Post
4 Nov Newsom breaks with socialists over billionaire tax, and California voters appear poised to reject itCalifornia's Proposition 40, which would impose a one-time 5% tax on billionaires' assets, faces likely defeat as of Wednesday, despite support from the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA). The measure aims to address a $100 billion shortfall in Medi-Cal funding by taxing the state’s wealthiest residents. Governor Gavin Newsom opposes the proposition, highlighting broader debates about socialist policies and…Fox News- 4 Nov Billionaire tax measure trails as California tallies votesAs California tallies votes on November 4, Proposition 40, a proposed billionaire wealth tax measure championed by progressives like Senator Bernie Sanders, appears headed for defeat. The measure would impose a one-time 5% levy on the assets of California's estimated 250 billionaires and was projected to raise $100 billion, most earmarked for healthcare programs. As of Wednesday morning, 55.6% of counted ballots…The Straits Times
4 Nov California’s billionaire tax is a referendum on the tech industryCalifornia's proposed billionaire tax ballot measure has emerged as a broader critique of the state’s tech industry, reflecting public concerns over the impacts of technology on everyday life. While the tech sector has historically fueled California’s economic growth, issues like social media's effects on children and anxieties about AI are now drawing significant backlash. This shift is evident in unexpected…Semafor
4 Nov California’s controversial billionaire tax looks headed for defeatCalifornia's Proposition 40, which aimed to impose a one-time 5% tax on billionaires' wealth, appears headed for defeat according to early vote counts. With roughly half the ballots tallied, Prop. 40 was trailing at 56% against it and 44% in favor. The proposal faced fierce opposition from tech entrepreneurs like Google co-founder Sergey Brin, who contributed over $100 million to defeat it. Additionally, competing…New York Post
3 Nov Billionaire tax: What to know about California's Prop 40California voters are deciding Proposition 40, which would impose a one-time 5% tax on the wealth of individuals and trusts with assets over $1 billion. This initiative aims to generate tens of billions in revenue for state healthcare programs, food assistance, and public education. Proponents argue it will help alleviate financial burdens on public assistance programs, while critics warn it could lead to an exodus…ABC News (US)
3 Nov Proposition 40: How California could become the first US state to tax Billionaires' wealthCalifornia voters are deciding on Proposition 40, which would impose a one-time 5% tax on individuals with net worth over $1 billion to fund healthcare after federal cuts. If approved, California would be the first U.S. state to implement such a wealth tax. The measure faces strong opposition from tech billionaires and their political action committees who have spent significantly more than supporters in this…The Independent
3 Nov Could California actually become the first state in America to tax billionaires?Californians are voting on Proposition 40, which proposes a one-time 5% tax on the net worth of individuals exceeding $1 billion. If passed, California would be the first state in America to implement such a tax, with revenue aimed at replacing federal funding cuts for healthcare programs. The measure has sparked intense debate and significant financial opposition from wealthy tech entrepreneurs like Google…The Independent
3 Nov California could become the first State to tax billionaires' wealthOn November 3, 2026, California proposed a ballot measure called Proposition 40 that would impose a one-time 5% tax on the net worth of Californians with over $1 billion in assets. The initiative aims to address federal healthcare funding cuts and has sparked intense debate among political figures and wealthy individuals; tech moguls like Sergey Brin and Larry Page have already started relocating, while others such…The Hindu
3 Nov Is the Golden State about to kill its golden geese? Today California votes on whether to impose a punitive tax to grab 5pc of the entire assets of its 250 billionaires. So could Labour's class warriors do the same here?California voters are set to decide on Proposition 40 during today's midterm elections, which would impose a one-time 5% tax on the total assets of individuals worth over $1 billion. This proposed measure aims to raise approximately $100 billion to address federal healthcare funding cuts. The article highlights growing public resentment towards billionaires in California, exemplified by protests against tech…Daily Mail
2 Nov California’s Prop 40 is a wealth grabThe article discusses Proposition 40 in California, which proposes a one-time tax of 5% on the net worth of around 200 wealthy individuals in the state. The piece argues that this measure is fundamentally different from an income tax because it targets overall wealth rather than earnings, potentially leading to large tax bills even if an individual’s financial situation has deteriorated.Washington Examiner
31 Oct Proposed billionaire tax could impact California sports teamsA proposed billionaire tax in California could impose a one-time 5% levy on wealthy residents, potentially affecting sports team owners. Opponents argue this could lead to increased costs and job losses, while supporters claim it would ensure billionaires contribute fairly after federal tax cuts. The tax's impact depends on whether owners are considered official California residents; for example, the Chargers' Dean…Los Angeles Times
29 Oct Taxing Wealth Makes Sense, But It Won’t Fix Our EconomyThe article discusses Proposition 40 in California, which proposes to impose a one-time tax of 5% on fortunes over $1 billion to fund Medicaid. Billionaires like Elon Musk and Sergey Brin have spent over $333 million opposing the measure, arguing it could drive wealthy individuals out of the state. The author supports Proposition 40 but argues that it does not address deeper economic issues, such as the role of…Time
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