2026 MIDTERM ELECTIONS | TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3

California · Ballot measure · November 3, 2026

Proposition 43

Independent information project. Not an official government website.

← All California propositions

Statewide measures only. County, city, school-district and other local measures are not included, so this is not a complete personal ballot.

Limits Voters’ Ability to Raise Revenues for Local Government Services.

Legislative constitutional amendment · California (statewide) · Verified from official source

Official ballot information

From the California official election authority. Last verified 2026-10-17.

Official summary
Limits voters’ ability to pass voter-proposed local special taxes by increasing percentage of votes needed to approve such ballot measures from a majority (over 50%) to two-thirds, beginning January 1, 2027. Fiscal Impact: Possibility that local government tax revenues will not go up as much in the future due to a higher vote threshold for certain taxes.
A YES vote means
Certain local government taxes would require two-thirds approval by voters.
A NO vote means
Certain local government taxes could continue to be approved by voters with a majority vote.
Fiscal impact
Not listed in the source reviewed.
Official links
Official voter guide page
Full text of proposed law (PDF)
Legislative analyst's analysis

Ballot arguments

Short argument summaries printed in the official guide. They are submitted by the measure's proponents or opponents and are advocacy, not official findings.

In favor

Prop. 43 protects taxpayers by restoring Proposition 13’s two-thirds vote requirement to pass local special taxes, including sales taxes, real estate taxes and utility taxes. Courts have allowed special interests to pass earmarked tax increases with fewer votes. Prop. 43 closes this loophole, protecting taxpayers, homeowners and renters. Vote yes.

Argument summary submitted by proponents, as printed in the Official Voter Information Guide. Source

Against

PROPOSITION 43 LIMITS VOTERS’ ABILITY TO FUND ESSENTIAL LOCAL SERVICES including fire protection, 911 response, schools, roads, hospitals and affordable housing. It doesn’t cut your taxes and lets just 33.4% of voters veto what nearly 67% want. Protect your vote and majority rule. Vote NO on Proposition 43.

Argument summary submitted by opponents, as printed in the Official Voter Information Guide. Source

Official party recommendations

Democratic Party

Oppose

California Democratic Party (state level)

Official party source
Last checked 2026-10-17.

Republican Party

Support

California Republican Party (state level)

Official party source
Published 2026-04-29. Last checked 2026-10-17.

Official party recommendations are shown for information only. They are not the same as official ballot information, and Vote America does not endorse any measure or party.

Sources

Imported 2026-10-17T23:07:36Z. Provider: ca_sos.