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Proposition 32

Should all California employees earn at least $18 per hour by Jan. 1, 2026?

Passes with majority vote.

No50.7%
7,686,126 votes
Yes49.2%
7,469,803 votes
Race called at 5:03 PM PT on November 19, 2024
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Employers with 25 or fewer employees would pay at least $17 per hour beginning Jan. 1, 2025 (rather than $16.50), and $18 by 2026. The minimum at larger businesses would rise immediately to $17, and go up to $18 by 2025. The proposal would likely lead to slightly higher consumer prices, with relatively small impacts on job numbers, according to a state analysis. Higher wage floors in certain localities or industries wouldn’t be impacted. 

Yes Argument

Raising the minimum wage will help roughly 2 million Californians who struggle to afford basic necessities, supporters say. It would boost spending and job growth in communities across the state and promote economic fairness, they add. Supporters also argue that taxpayers should not be forced to subsidize corporations whose full-time workers rely on government aid programs because they are not paid enough to get by.

No Argument

Proposition 32 will increase the already high cost of living in California by forcing small businesses to raise their prices and cut jobs in order to cope with higher payroll costs, opponents say. They argue state and local governments will chop vital services and increase taxes to fund the wage increases for their employees and contractors. And the wealthy Los Angeles-based investor who helped bankroll the measure shouldn’t be dictating labor policy for all Californians, opponents say.

Fundraising
Campaign finance data comes from the California Secretary of State’s office or the Federal Election Commission.

Updated at 3:00 PM PT on Oct 31, 2024
Source: California Secretary of State
In Support
$609.8kTotal
Kevin de Leon for Lieutenant Governor 2026
$600.0k
Joseph N. Sanberg
$9.8k
In Opposition
$563.9kTotal
Western Growers
$260.0k
Agricultural Council of CA
$139.1k
Dairy Farmers of America
$59.7k
California Grocers Association
$40.0k
California Grocers Association
$15.0k

Key Supporters

This list represents notable organizations and individuals who have taken a position on the ballot measure or candidate, or who are funding campaigns in support or opposition. This list is not exhaustive, and may be updated.

In Support

  • Ada Briceño, copresident, UNITE HERE Local 11 
  • Joe Sanberg, Los Angeles investor and anti-poverty advocate
  • Nanette Diaz Barragán, U.S. representative
  • Saru Jayaraman, president, One Fair Wage

In Opposition

  • Jennifer Barrera, president, California Chamber of Commerce
  • Jot Condie, president and CEO, California Restaurant Association
  • Ron Fong, president and CEO, California Grocers Association

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Yes59.8%
9,055,116 votes
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6,086,414 votes
Race called at 10:07 AM PT on November 6, 2024
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No55%
8,239,337 votes
Yes44.9%
6,738,890 votes
Race called at 8:39 AM PT on November 8, 2024
99% of votes countedAssociated Press
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Passes with majority vote.

No53.3%
7,882,137 votes
Yes46.6%
6,895,604 votes
Race called at 6:11 PM PT on November 10, 2024
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Passes with majority vote.

No60%
8,975,542 votes
Yes39.9%
5,979,880 votes
Race called at 12:02 AM PT on November 6, 2024
99% of votes countedAssociated Press
This percentage is an Associated Press estimate of how much of the vote in an election has been counted. It is informed by turnout in recent elections, details on votes cast in advance and – after polls close – early returns. The estimate may fluctuate as election officials report additional results and AP learns more about how many voters have cast a ballot.
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Yes50.8%
7,378,686 votes
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7,121,317 votes
Race called at 5:34 PM PT on November 20, 2024
99% of votes countedAssociated Press
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Passes with majority vote.

Yes67.9%
10,124,174 votes
No32%
4,783,434 votes
Race called at 9:28 PM PT on November 5, 2024
99% of votes countedAssociated Press
This percentage is an Associated Press estimate of how much of the vote in an election has been counted. It is informed by turnout in recent elections, details on votes cast in advance and – after polls close – early returns. The estimate may fluctuate as election officials report additional results and AP learns more about how many voters have cast a ballot.
A black and white mid-rise apartment building is pictured at three-quarters view, revealing a pink side wall with a medical cross symbol on it. A small blue shape is collaged to the left of the building.

Passes with majority vote.

Yes68.4%
10,307,296 votes
No31.5%
4,756,612 votes
Race called at 8:57 PM PT on November 5, 2024
99% of votes countedAssociated Press
This percentage is an Associated Press estimate of how much of the vote in an election has been counted. It is informed by turnout in recent elections, details on votes cast in advance and – after polls close – early returns. The estimate may fluctuate as election officials report additional results and AP learns more about how many voters have cast a ballot.