# California midterms turn on billionaire tax after union leader's 'crazy' idea

A union leader’s proposal to tax billionaires has become the defining issue in California’s midterm elections. The idea’s rise shows how tax fairness and wealth inequality are shaping state politics and campaign debates.

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## Sources

### Business
- [The Guardian Biz](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/ng-interactive/2026/oct/30/california-billionaire-tax) — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 15:00:19 GMT