NewsSFistOctober 26, 2026San Francisco County
News Report Examines Gen Z Voter Turnout Impact on California Proposition 40 Billionaire Tax
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A new poll shows California's proposed billionaire tax, Proposition 40, falling short of majority support at 46%, while separate surveys indicate high backing among young voters ages 18 to 29. The measure faces hurdles due to lower expected turnout among Gen Z compared to older demographics, as well as competition from two other ballot measures.
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The outcome of Proposition 40 depends heavily on whether younger voters participate at high enough rates to offset lower overall polling numbers and competing tax-restriction measures.
Who's Mentioned
OrganizationFederal Reserve“Provided data on wealth distribution among US residents.”PersonAthena Burciaga“25-year-old computer science student at Cal State Monterey Bay and city council ”OrganizationThe Hill“News publication cited regarding national polling and youth economic views.”otherProposition 39“Proposed measure that would require government-issued identification to vote.”otherPropositions 41 and 42“Competing ballot measures that would restrict new taxes and could potentially bl”OrganizationSan Diego State University“University attended by Jake Krepps.”PersonWilliam Gale“Senior fellow at the Brookings Institution who studies federal economic policy.”PersonStanley Shi“19-year-old UC Irvine student interviewed for the article.”OrganizationCal State Monterey Bay“University attended by Athena Burciaga.”OrganizationCalMatters“News organization that interviewed students and local figures.”OrganizationLos Angeles County Young Democrats“Organization led by Carla Fuentes.”OrganizationFortune“Publication cited regarding figures on the American Dream.”PersonSteve Hilton“Republican rival in California's governor's race.”locationCalifornia“State where the proposed billionaire tax and voter polling are taking place.”OrganizationBrookings Institution“Research institution where William Gale works.”OrganizationPublic Policy Institute of California“Conducted a September survey regarding support for the tax.”OrganizationLeague of Women Voters“Organization where Carla Fuentes serves as a board member.”OrganizationCitrin-POLITICO“Conducted a poll finding 46% support for Proposition 40.”PersonCarla Fuentes“President of the Los Angeles County Young Democrats and board member of the Leag”otherProposition 40“Proposed ballot measure to impose a one-time 5% tax on the net worth of Californ”locationMarina“City in California where Athena Burciaga is running for city council.”PersonJake Krepps“21-year-old Republican student at San Diego State University.”PersonXavier Becerra“Democratic candidate in California's governor's race.”OrganizationUC Berkeley's Institute of Governmental Studies“Conducted polling on Proposition 39 support among age groups.”