State ballots put abortion, billionaire taxes and transgender restrictions to voters

Missouri voters could restore an abortion ban, while California voters could approve a 5% tax on billionaires’ wealth.

AI-written summary · The Chestnut Post · October 29, 2026 at 8:45 AM EDT · How we use AI

State ballots could give voters a say on abortion policy, taxes and restrictions affecting transgender people, according to NPR.

In Missouri, voters could reinstate an abortion ban two years after voting to remove one.

In California, voters could approve a tax of 5% on billionaires’ wealth.

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