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Bout #971🏆 Decision Final· Elections & Campaigns

State Ballot Battles: Taxes, Rights, and Election Rules

Statewide ballot measures in 39 states are seeing over $400 million spent on TV ads as voters consider a diverse range of policies. These initiatives, from California's proposed wealth tax to restrictions on transgender care, reflect the evolving national political discourse following recent landmark court decisions and elections.

Rule of the ring

Two corners. Two cases. Tap each card below to hear their case — open both to unlock your vote and reveal where America stands.

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Republican Corner · GOP

Protect Freedoms, Not Taxes

Defend Freedom, Fiscal Responsibility, and Parental Rights

Republicans generally oppose new wealth taxes, arguing they stifle economic growth and investment. They advocate for protecting children from irreversible medical procedures and ensuring fair play in women's sports, while also prioritizing secure and transparent election processes at the state level.

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Oppose Wealth Taxes

Proponents argue wealth taxes discourage investment, drive capital out of state, and are an unfair seizure of private property, ultimately harming the broader economy.

Protect Minors & Sports

It is crucial to restrict access to gender-affirming surgeries for minors to protect children, and to ensure fairness in women's sports by limiting participation to biological females.

Secure Election Maps

States should maintain control over their redistricting processes to ensure maps reflect local communities, resisting partisan efforts to redraw districts solely for political gain.

GOP
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Democrat Corner · DEM

Equity, Access, Democracy

Promote Economic Fairness, Civil Rights, and Public Health

Democrats champion progressive wealth taxes to fund vital public services and reduce inequality. They advocate for protecting LGBTQ+ rights, including access to gender-affirming care, and ensuring reproductive freedom for all citizens through state constitutional protections.

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Tax The Wealthy

Wealth taxes ensure the wealthiest individuals pay their fair share, providing essential revenue to fund public education, infrastructure, and social programs that benefit all citizens.

Uphold Transgender Rights

Restrictions on gender-affirming care for minors and participation in sports are discriminatory and undermine the autonomy and well-being of LGBTQ+ individuals, deserving protection from state interference.

Protect Reproductive Freedom

Ensuring constitutional access to abortion is vital to protect women's reproductive freedom and bodily autonomy, allowing individuals to make personal healthcare decisions free from political intrusion.

DEM

🏆 Final Decision · Bell has rung

America sided with the Democrats

Republican
49%
512 votes
Democrat
51%

Voting closed. The verdict on State Ballot Battles: Taxes, Rights, and Election Rules is in.

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