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"A butter knife against a nuclear arsenal:" Tech billionaires vastly outspend wealth tax supporters

More than $351 million in political donations has been poured into a high-stakes contest about a proposed wealth tax on the November ballot, making it one of the most costly campaigns in California history.

© Jason Armond/Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles, CA. - October 05, 2026: Rapper Common, performs at the "Ballots Over Billionaires" rally on Monday, Oct. 5, 2026 in Los Angeles, CA.. Supporters of Prop. 40, which establishes a one-time wealth tax on billionaires, attend the "Ballots Over Billionaires" Rally. (Jason Armond / Los Angeles Times)
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