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Proposition 3
Proposition 3
California · November 3, 2026
What this measure does
Renew the additional income taxes enacted with the approval of Proposition 38 in 2012 that fund education and early childhood programs.
A yes vote means
The additional income taxes on high earners continue, and the money keeps going to education and early childhood programs.
A no vote means
The additional income taxes expire, and funding for those education and early childhood programs decreases.
Simple explanation
Back in 2012, California voters approved a temporary tax increase on high earners to fund schools and programs for young kids. That tax is about to expire. This measure asks: should we keep that same tax going, or let it end? It's like renewing a subscription you've had for a while.
Who's for it, who's against it
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Source: Ballotpedia