New Poll: Washington voters overwhelmingly reject tax hikes, demand spending cuts
New polling from Napolitan News Service released today provides an update on where Washington voters stand on potential tax increases, as lawmakers begin a legislative session and must decide how to address a $12 billion budget shortfall over the next several years.
Some highlights from the poll include:
Seventy-eight percent (78%) of voters believe that taxes in Washington State are too high, and 76% believe the taxes they personally pay are too high
The same percentage (76%) believe that failure of ballot initiatives to lower taxes should not be interpreted as voter approval to raise taxes.
Nearly 80% of voters oppose a per-mile vehicle tax added on top of existing gas taxes.
61% of believe it’s possible to balance the state budget by eliminating wasteful spending.
FULL POLL RESULTS ARE AVAILABLE HERE
The poll included 800 Registered Voters in Washington and was conducted January 3-7, 2025.