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id: 07836893ad
section: elections
first_reported: 2026-11-04 13:15 PST
updated: 2026-11-04 13:15 PST
status: developing
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# California billionaire tax trails and Prop 42 leads in early returns

California's proposed one-time billionaire wealth tax was trailing in early returns Wednesday, while Proposition 42, which would block similar future ballot measures, led by more than eight points, SFist reported.

Section: [Elections](/section/politics.md) · Entities: [Proposition 42 (California, 2026)](/wiki/proposition-42-california-2026.md)

> Developing: facts are still being established. Treat early details as provisional.

## Coverage

- [SFist](https://sfist.com/2026/11/04/california-billionaire-tax-looks-to-be-failing-while-prop-42-might-pass/), 2026-11-04 13:15 PST: California Billionaire Tax Looks to Be Failing, While Prop 42 Might Pass

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