California voters reject Prop 40, a measure to tax the wealth of billionaires

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Original Load Date Nov. 10, 2026, 6 a.m.
Last Updated Nov. 10, 2026, 6 a.m.
Original URL https://abc7.com/post/california-voters-reject-prop-40-measure-tax-wealth-billionaires/20028513/

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SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- California voters have rejected a first-in-the-nation tax on the net worth of billionaires following a contentious ballot fight that generated huge spending by some prominent tech leaders eager to stop their taxes from going up. The measure's failure is a win for Democratic l...