Voters reject most big tax overhauls, with a few notable exceptions

By: Anna Claire Vollers

Outlets: Stateline

Published: November 4, 2026

Words: 1,188

Last Updated: 5 days, 3 hours ago

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Despite the blue wave that swept the nation on Tuesday, voters were more cautious about making sweeping changes to their taxes.

Most states with tax policy on the ballot saw voters reject large-scale change, though some passed smaller changes or reined in officials’ ability to make changes.

“Even though there are big political shifts on the federal level, people are generally feeling the same about taxes as they always have,” said Janelle Fritts, senior policy …

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