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Coverage dated September 16, 2026

California Billionaires Tax Has a Slim Lead in New Poll, but Still ‘a Lot of Work to Do’

Headline from KQED News

While 52% of likely voters said they would vote yes on Proposition 40, they are also lining up behind two competing November ballot measures that could nullify the wealth tax.

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  1. CalMatters

    Will Californians back the billionaire tax? New poll shows a close race (opens CalMatters)

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    Likely voters in California narrowly support Proposition 40, the hotly contested billionaire tax proposal — but slim majorities also support two billionaire-backed countermeasures that would nullify the big wealth tax.

  2. KQED News

    California Billionaires Tax Has a Slim Lead in New Poll, but Still ‘a Lot of Work to Do’ (opens KQED News)

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    While 52% of likely voters said they would vote yes on Proposition 40, they are also lining up behind two competing November ballot measures that could nullify the wealth tax.

  3. New York Post

    California billionaire tax draws majority support in new poll — but there’s a big catch (opens New York Post)

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    California voters favor the billionaire tax that’s on the November ballot, according to a new poll — but there are pitfalls ahead for the controversial measure that’s spurred some of the ultra-wealthy to take their business elsewhere.