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52Nov 3 election

Question 2: Tax on Incomes Exceeding $200,000 for Public Education

Passed with 50.6% yes.

Question 2 · Initiative · Maine, November 8, 2016

Yes
383,428
50.6%. The passing rule is not on file.
No
373,848
49.4%
  1. Qualified (Done)

    By voters’ signatures

  2. On the ballot (Done)

    Question 2

  3. Election day (Done)

    November 8, 2016

  4. Passed (Done)

    50.6% yes

What a yes vote does

Approve an additional 3 percent surcharge on the portion of any household income exceeding $200,000 per year. Revenue would be earmarked to fund public education.

What moved

How it got on the ballot

By petition. Voters’ signatures put it on the ballot.

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