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Poll Shows 50% Support for California Billionaire Tax

3/13/2026

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A Citrin Center poll finds 50% of California voters support a 5% wealth tax on billionaires.
Twenty-eight percent oppose the plan.
Political scientist Jack Citrin warns support is not guaranteed due to concerns about permanence and middle class.
Senator Bernie Sanders praises the poll, citing frustration with wealth inequality.
Governor Gavin Newsom opposes the tax, while campaign supporters gather signatures to qualify for November ballot amid pushback from wealthy opponents.

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A Citrin Center poll finds 50% of California voters support a 5% wealth tax on billionaires.
Twenty-eight percent oppose the plan.
Political scientist Jack Citrin warns support is not guaranteed due to concerns about permanence and middle class.
Senator Bernie Sanders praises the poll, citing frustration with wealth inequality.
Governor Gavin Newsom opposes the tax, while campaign supporters gather signatures to qualify for November ballot amid pushback from wealthy opponents.