NewsPasadena NowOctober 28, 2026Los Angeles County
Southern California voters to weigh 14 statewide propositions including voter ID and billionaire wealth tax
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Southern California voters will decide 14 statewide propositions on Nov. 3, featuring measures that would require voter identification for in-person and mail-in voting and impose a one-time wealth tax on billionaires. Proposition 39 mandates presenting ID at polls and providing identification numbers on mail-ballot envelopes, while Proposition 40 levies a tax on billionaires residing in the state as of Jan. 1, 2026. The remaining 12 propositions cover topics such as housing, state finances, and healthcare.
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The measures could alter voting requirements for millions of residents and generate up to $100 billion in temporary tax revenue primarily dedicated to healthcare.
Key Facts
- Southern California voters will decide 14 statewide propositions on Nov. 3.
- Proposition 39 would require government-issued ID at polling places and the last four digits of an ID number on mail-ballot envelopes.
- Proposition 39 would require state and county officials to use government data to verify registered voters' citizenship.
- Proposition 39 requires the state to provide free voter identification cards upon request, with the State Auditor reviewing compliance every two years.
- Proposition 39 implementation would require additional legislation to determine qualifying forms of identification.
- Proposition 40 would impose a one-time wealth tax on billionaires who were California residents on Jan. 1, 2026.
- Proposition 40 taxes would be due in 2027, with an option to spread payments over five years at an additional cost.
- Proposition 40 would reserve 90% of revenue for health care, with the remainder supporting education, food assistance, and administration.
- Proponents of Proposition 40 project roughly $100 billion in revenue from about 200 billionaires.
- Twelve additional propositions address housing, state finances, campaign financing, recalls, medical research, taxes, health care, and environmental review.
Who's Mentioned
OrganizationCalifornia Children’s Hospital Association“Organization expressing concerns over Proposition 40”OrganizationLeague of Women Voters of California“Organization opposing Proposition 39”OrganizationLegislative Analyst's Office“Nonpartisan agency estimating fiscal impacts”OrganizationSEIU-United Healthcare Workers West“Sponsor of the Yes on 40 campaign”OrganizationReform California“Organization supporting Proposition 39”PersonCarl DeMaio“Assemblyman and chair of Reform California”PersonAndres Gonzalez“Health care worker from Maywood”PersonJenny Farrell“Executive director of the League of Women Voters of California”locationMaywood“Hometown of Andres Gonzalez”locationPasadena“Location receiving news coverage”PersonAnn-Louise Kuhns“President and CEO of the California Children’s Hospital Association”locationSan Diego“Location associated with Carl DeMaio”locationCalifornia“State where propositions are on the ballot”