California billionaires pour $612 million into elections
BROBROK News · Based on reporting by DiarioBitcoin ·
More than 70 current and former California billionaires collectively gave $612 million to state elections in 2026, according to the report cited. Nearly half of that money went to groups working to defeat Proposition 40, which would impose a one-time 5% tax on certain assets above $1 billion.
Key points
- The spending is described as a record for California billionaires.
- Almost half of the total went to anti-Proposition 40 groups.
- Sergey Brin reportedly contributed more than $100 million to the opposing effort.
- Eric Schmidt, John Doerr, Patrick Collison and Chris Larsen are also named among the donors.
- The vote is scheduled for November 3, 2026.
Why it matters
The story highlights how ultra-wealthy donors can shape state-level tax fights. It also draws attention to Chris Larsen's involvement in a political battle tied to tech and fiscal policy.
Original headline: “Multimillonarios de California destinan USD $612 millones a elecciones para frenar un impuesto al patrimonio”
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