2016 Initiative General Election Results

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Initiative: Proposition 55 - Extension of the Proposition 30 Income Tax Increase Initiative

Popular Vote

Yes

7,226,337

62.59%

4,318,905

37.41%

Turnout

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Election Notes:

The summary of the proposition as it appeared on the general election ballot: Extends by twelve years the temporary personal income tax increases enacted in 2012 on earnings over $250,000, with revenues allocated to K–12 schools, California Community Colleges, and, in certain years, healthcare. Fiscal Impact: Increased state revenues—$4 billion to $9 billion annually from 2019–2030—depending on economy and stock market. Increased funding for schools, community colleges, health care for low-income people, budget reserves, and debt payments.
Information on the language of the proposition is from the Official Voter Information Guide issued by the California Secretary of State: http://vig.cdn.sos.ca.gov/2016/general/en/pdf/complete-vig.pdf

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Source for Popular Vote data: New York Times. California Proposition 55 - Extension of the Proposition 30 Income Tax Increase Initiative, New York Times (https://www.nytimes.com/elections/results/california-ballot-measure-55-extend-temp-inctax-increase) (accessed 11 Dec 2017)
Source for Population data: U.S. Census Bureau.

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