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Why California's billionaire tax was a harder sell than expected
Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk Queenie Wong, Seema Mehta , as published by Los Angeles Times - California
· November 5, 2026
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In one of the most expensive ballot fights in California history, opponents heavily outspent supporters of a billionaire tax to mostly fund healthcare. On Wednesday, the wealth tax appeared headed for defeat though results on Proposition 40 were too close to call.
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Key points On Wednesday, the wealth tax appeared headed for defeat though results on Proposition 40 were too close to call. In one of the most expensive ballot fights in California history, opponents heavily outspent supporters of a billionaire tax to mostly fund healthcare. More News Today’s briefing Local events
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