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‘Billionaire tax’ divides voters in California | CNN Politics

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November 01, 2026 • 12:00 PM
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California has several high-stakes races on the midterm ballot, including the governor, mayor of Los Angeles, and a divisive one-time tax on billionaires. CNN’s Elex Michaelson reports.

‘Billionaire tax’ divides voters in California | CNN Politics

California has several high-stakes races on the midterm ballot, including the governor, mayor of Los Angeles, and a divisive one-time tax on billionaires. CNN's Elex Michaelson reports.

California has several high-stakes races on the midterm ballot, including the governor, mayor of Los Angeles, and a divisive one-time tax on billionaires. CNN's Elex Michaelson reports.

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