Sacramento Stockton Modesto, CA, September 28, 2026 —

U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders is scheduled to visit California this weekend to participate in a series of rallies aimed at garnering support for Proposition 40, also known as the Billionaire Tax. The campaign events will take place prior to the mailing of ballots to voters in the state.

The specific dates and locations for Senator Sanders’ rallies were not provided in the summary. The Senator’s visit is intended to advocate for the proposition, which proposes a tax on the wealthiest individuals in California.

Proposition 40 is a ballot initiative that seeks to implement a tax on extremely high net-worth individuals. The objective of this tax, as described in the context of the proposition, is to generate revenue that could potentially be allocated to public services or other state initiatives. The details regarding the proposed tax rate, the threshold for being considered a “billionaire” for tax purposes, and the intended use of the generated funds were not elaborated upon in the provided summary.

Senator Sanders has previously been a vocal proponent of wealth taxes and policies aimed at addressing income inequality. His involvement in the campaign for Proposition 40 aligns with his long-standing policy positions. The timing of his visit, just before ballots are sent out, is intended to influence voter decisions on the measure.

Information regarding the full slate of organizations or individuals supporting Proposition 40, as well as any opposition groups, was not detailed in the trend summary. The outcome of Proposition 40 will be determined by voter approval or rejection when ballots are cast. The date for when ballots will be mailed to voters was not specified.


Story summarized from the original created by Brett Stover on fox40.com, see more information here.

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