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Prop 50 Gains 62% Support, Aims Against Trump

10/23/2025

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Summary

Story summary

A CBS News poll shows 62% support for Proposition 50 among likely voters.
Seventy-five percent of Prop 50 supporters say they aim to oppose U.S. President Donald Trump.
Fifty-one percent of non-voters cite opposition to Governor Gavin Newsom (D-Calif.) as their motivation.
Over 3.4 million ballots have been returned.
The campaign has sparked activity in the San Diego region and could shift congressional representation if Prop 50 passes.

History

Historical Context

California's Proposition 13, passed in June 1978 with 65% voter support, drastically reduced property taxes and reshaped state funding, reflecting public discontent with government spending. This initiated a trend of taxpayer initiatives, culminating in Proposition 218 in 1996, which further limited local tax authority and required voter approval for tax increases, significantly influencing California's political landscape.

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Story summary

A CBS News poll shows 62% support for Proposition 50 among likely voters.
Seventy-five percent of Prop 50 supporters say they aim to oppose U.S. President Donald Trump.
Fifty-one percent of non-voters cite opposition to Governor Gavin Newsom (D-Calif.) as their motivation.
Over 3.4 million ballots have been returned.
The campaign has sparked activity in the San Diego region and could shift congressional representation if Prop 50 passes.

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