The California Democratic Party on Sunday voted to join the mounting chorus of those opposed to Proposition 27, an online sports wagering initiative put forth by seven national companies.
The Democrats, the predominant political party in California, also agreed to remain neutral on Proposition 26, an in-person, tribal-only wagering initiative backed by a coalition of the state’s tribes.
The Democrats’ executive committee sealed the decision, along with recommendations to support six other propositions, including ones dealing with reproductive freedom, raising the minimum wage, and raising taxes on residents who earn $2 million or more to fund a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions. Propositions 26 and 27 were the only two the Democrats chose not to support.
The California Young Democrats followed suit, opposing Proposition 27 and remaining neutral on Proposition 26.