Despite Massive Ad Spending by Tech Companies, California’s Prop 22 Might Not Win

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In California, ride hail and food delivery companies have poured nearly $200 million into their campaign to deny drivers and delivery workers employee protections, hoping to instead continue to classify them as independent contractors

In contrast, the workers and labor groups that oppose Prop 22 have raised about $19 million in total, $11 million of which will go to advertising. That said, the measure’s opponents don’t expect to keep up. Speaking with theSteve Smith, a spokesman for the California Labor Federation and the No on 22 campaign, says “Just the sheer volume of messaging [Prop 22’s supporters are] able to get out through television is unlike anything I’ve ever seen.

“The relatively large proportions of undecided voters in both polls suggest that many voters were having a difficult time reaching a final decision on this initiative. How these late-deciding voters ultimately come to judgment will likely determine its fate.” Assuming that you remain undecided, there are several non-partisan sources you can use to make up your mind:

 

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