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Blue Wave Falters as Voters Back Voter ID, Reject Billionaire Tax
Confirmed
In Short: California voters, however, rejected Proposition 40, a proposed billionaire wealth tax, in a significant blow to progressive efforts.
In a series of surprising outcomes, midterm elections across the United States revealed a split among voters, with some states embracing stricter voting regulations while others rejected progressive initiatives.
Voters in Nevada, North Carolina, and Ohio all approved measures to implement voter ID requirements, with Nevada’s Question 7 passing with 62.1% of the vote, North Carolina’s measure securing 63.1%, and Ohio’s Issue 3 winning with 65.3%.
In Idaho, voters also approved a constitutional amendment making English the official language of the state, with 63.1% supporting HJR6.
California voters, however, rejected Proposition 40, a proposed billionaire wealth tax, in a significant blow to progressive efforts.
At a rally in Michigan, Democratic U.S. Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed addressed concerns about rising costs and the perceived complacency of the Democratic establishment, which has made the DSA more appealing to younger voters.
Despite the blue wave, President Donald Trump's presence in office is expected to limit legislative changes, according to some analysts.
The mixed results highlight the complex political landscape, with voters supporting stricter voting laws while rejecting progressive tax measures.
What this adds
The billionaire tax proposal would have affected approximately 250 billionaires in California, whose combined wealth exceeds $2 trillion.
California voters have rejected a proposal to impose a one-time 5% tax on the state's billionaires.
Background
The billionaire tax proposal would have affected approximately 250 billionaires in California, whose combined wealth exceeds $2 trillion.
California voters have rejected a proposal to impose a one-time 5% tax on the state's billionaires.
What's confirmed
- In a series of surprising outcomes, midterm elections across the United States revealed a split among voters, with some states embracing stricter voting regulations while others rejected progressive initiatives.
- Voters in Nevada, North Carolina, and Ohio all approved measures to implement voter ID requirements, with Nevada’s Question 7 passing with 62.1% of the vote, North Carolina’s measure securing 63.1%, and Ohio’s Issue 3 winning with 65.3%.
- In Idaho, voters also approved a constitutional amendment making English the official language of the state, with 63.1% supporting HJR6.
- California voters, however, rejected Proposition 40, a proposed billionaire wealth tax, in a significant blow to progressive efforts.
- At a rally in Michigan, Democratic U.S. Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed addressed concerns about rising costs and the perceived complacency of the Democratic establishment, which has made the DSA more appealing to younger voters.
- Despite the blue wave, President Donald Trump's presence in office is expected to limit legislative changes, according to some analysts.
- The mixed results highlight the complex political landscape, with voters supporting stricter voting laws while rejecting progressive tax measures.
What's still developing
- Gen Z and young Millennial voters in Michigan who are leaning blue for the midterm election say they welcome the ideas of the Democratic Socialists of America, with a couple of voters agreeing that Americans should abolish the Senate.
- The Blues arrive looking to respond after a 2-1 defeat to Arsenal in their previous league outing.
- But a slim majority of us would prefer a smaller government and lower taxes.
- For the first two years of Trump 2.0, the billionaires and the conglomerates they head were tripping over themselves trying to prove their fealty to the President.
- Issued on: 18/10/2026 - 03:50 Modified: 18/10/2026 - 11:03 Standing behind a big, blue “Defending Democracy” sign, Kelsea Bond addressed a gathering at a park in midtown Atlanta on Saturday at the start of a “No Kings” rally, one of many across the US, as the country prepares to go to the polls in the November 3 midterm elections.
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- WarpBeat — background on California wealth tax on billionaires fails despite blue wave, in blow to progressives link
- WarpBeat — background on California Voters Reject Billionaire Tax link