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Proposition 31
Should California ban flavored tobacco products?
In 2020, the California Legislature banned the retail sale of all flavored tobacco products that one might smoke, vape or eat. However, hookah, premium cigars and loose-leaf tobacco were excluded. The tobacco industry is using this referendum to overturn that law (SB 793). A “yes” vote means flavored tobacco products will be banned. A “no” vote means flavored tobacco will stay on store shelves. Either way, flavored tobacco products can still be legally purchased online and local bans on flavored tobacco use would remain in place.
Passes with a majority vote.
Yes63.4%
6,803,424 votes
No36.5%
3,923,383 votes
Race called at 8:49 PM PT on November 8, 2022
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Yes Argument
Maintaining a ban on flavored tobacco products protects future generations. Flavored tobacco sales target people of color and minors, and adding fruit, mint or menthol to products is a shameless tactic to lure new users. Massive spending by Big Tobacco is why the use of e-cigarettes among youth has skyrocketed. The best way to prevent nicotine addiction is to keep flavored products out of retail stores.
No Argument
The flavor ban unfairly blocks products preferred by millions of adults. The ban could also hurt convenience stores and lead to an underground market.
Key SupportersThis list represents notable organizations and officials who have taken a position on the ballot measure, or who are funding the campaigns in support or in opposition. This list is not exhaustive, and may be updated.This list represents notable organizations and officials who have taken a position on the ballot measure, or who are funding the campaigns in support or in opposition. This list is not exhaustive, and may be updated.
This list represents notable organizations and officials who have taken a position on the ballot measure, or who are funding the campaigns in support or in opposition. This list is not exhaustive, and may be updated.
This list represents notable organizations and officials who have taken a position on the ballot measure, or who are funding the campaigns in support or in opposition. This list is not exhaustive, and may be updated.Key OpponentsThis list represents notable organizations and officials who have taken a position on the ballot measure, or who are funding the campaigns in support or in opposition. This list is not exhaustive, and may be updated.This list represents notable organizations and officials who have taken a position on the ballot measure, or who are funding the campaigns in support or in opposition. This list is not exhaustive, and may be updated.
This list represents notable organizations and officials who have taken a position on the ballot measure, or who are funding the campaigns in support or in opposition. This list is not exhaustive, and may be updated.
This list represents notable organizations and officials who have taken a position on the ballot measure, or who are funding the campaigns in support or in opposition. This list is not exhaustive, and may be updated.FundraisingCampaign finance data comes from the California Secretary of State’s office and our partners at Voter’s Edge.Campaign finance data comes from the California Secretary of State’s office and our partners at Voter’s Edge.
Campaign finance data comes from the California Secretary of State’s office and our partners at Voter’s Edge.
Campaign finance data comes from the California Secretary of State’s office and our partners at Voter’s Edge.Updated at 5:30 PM PT on Oct 27, 2022
Source: California Secretary of State
Source: California Secretary of State
In Support
$46.3mTotal
$46.3mTotal
Michael R. Bloomberg
$44.2m
$44.2m
Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc. and the Hospitals
$1.1m
$1.1m
California Teachers Association
$250.0k
$250.0k
American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, Inc.
$137.5k
$137.5k
American Heart Association
$127.0k
$127.0k
In Opposition
$2.0mTotal
$2.0mTotal
Philip Morris USA Inc. and its Affiliates
$1.2m
$1.2m
R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company and its Affiliates
$784.7k
$784.7k
JMG International, Inc
$5.3k
$5.3k
National Association of Tobacco Outlets
$250
$250
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99% precincts reporting0% of votes countedAssociated PressThis 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.