California voters reject billionaire wealth tax ballot measure

California voters defeated Proposition 40, a proposed wealth tax on billionaires, despite support from progressive Democrats. Opponents, backed by over $333 million in spending, successfully framed the measure as harmful to the state's economy. The outcome signals a setback for wealth-tax advocates and may influence similar proposals in other states.

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