This exit poll result suggests that the biggest factor was

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59. That argument seems to hold. In a "highly progressive" state like CA, the 4 state ballot

measures that failed (all were NO votes), they had to do with the economy, finance, taxes, or something of that ilk.

https://electionresults.sos.ca.gov/returns/ballot-measures

Prop 5 -- Bonds for Affordable Housing and Infrastructure -- 56% NO
It was argued that it would lead to higher Property Taxes because of easier bond debt.
So, many voters voted against it.

Prop 6 -- Forcing Inmates to Work -- 55% NO
No opponents to the Prop were submitted, and it was actually favored by a bi-partisan group
in the state. Yet it failed anyway.

Prop 32 - State Minimum Wage to $18 per hour -- 52% NO
It's opponents were the State Chamber of Commerce, the Restaurant Association,
and the Grocers' Association.
They argued that it was horribly written and deserved to be voted down as a result.
Seems many voters believed them.
It will go to $18 per hour anyway, in a few years, instead of Jan 1, 2025, but it seems many
voters wanted to delay that as much as possible. It was the closest to 50/50 but ultimately
didn't succeed because arguments favoring it were not really coherent.
It needed 51% YES, but got 52% NO instead.

Prop 33 - State Rent Controls -- 61% NO
Opponents said it would "freeze" construction and actually make housing and rent go up
as a result -- a lot of demand for less supply. Even though it would have been prevented by
the ballot measure. Looks like voters believed them though, and voted it down..


All the other state ballot measures were voted YES and included Bonds for Public Schools and Colleges, Water/Wildlife/Climate Change (to help mitigate fire threats and beach erosion), Constitutional Right to Marriage, Restrict Spending of Prescription Drug Revenues by Insurance Companies, Permanent Funding for MediCal (the CALifornia Equivalent of MEDIcare).