Pacific County Rejects Income Tax Repeal Measure

Initiative 645, which sought to repeal a 9.9% tax on earnings over $1 million, drew majority opposition locally and statewide.

Updated on Nov. 9, 2026 in Elections

Pacific County Rejects Income Tax Repeal Measure

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Should Washington keep its new 9.9% income tax on earnings over $1 million?

Pacific County voters rejected Initiative 645 with 55.4% opposing it as of Nov. 6, while statewide 57.7% also opposed the repeal of the 9.9% tax on individuals earning over $1 million. The measure's failure leaves the income tax passed during the 2026 legislative session in place.

Why it matters

The result shows voter support for the millionaires' tax at both the county and state level, affecting the roughly 61 taxpayers in the 19th Legislative District who are subject to it. Pacific County ranked 12th among Washington's 39 counties in opposition to the repeal.

As of Nov. 6, 55.4% of Pacific County voters opposed Initiative 645 compared with 57.7% statewide, ranking the county 12th of 39 in opposition. Results remain subject to updates as additional ballots are counted by the county auditor.

The players

Timberland Regional Library

Timberland Regional Library is a public library system serving several Washington counties, including Pacific County, and is seeking a levy rate increase to avoid staff layoffs and service cuts.

The details

Initiative 645 sought to repeal a 9.9% income tax on individuals earning more than $1 million, a tax passed and signed during the 2026 Washington legislative session. Statewide, 42.3% of voters favored the repeal, while Pacific County's Timberland Regional Library levy lid lift was passing with 58.3% support.

Washington's income tax on millionaires was passed and signed during the 2026 legislative session.
The Department of Revenue counted 61 taxpayers in the 19th Legislative District subject to the tax in February 2026.
Voters rejected Initiative 645 in the November 2026 election, with the latest tallies reported Nov. 6, 2026.

Political Context

Initiative 645 was an attempt to repeal the 9.9% tax on earnings over $1 million passed in Washington's 2026 legislative session. Voters' rejection of the repeal keeps the tax in place, with opposition ranging from 55.4% in Pacific County to 57.7% statewide.

Washington residents earning over $1 million remain subject to the 9.9% income tax following the rejection of Initiative 645. Pacific County residents would see about $39 more per year on a $300,000 home if the Timberland Regional Library levy passes.

The takeaway

Voters in Pacific County and across Washington have now weighed in on the millionaires' tax, and the result keeps it in place. Residents can track final ballot counts through county auditor updates as remaining ballots are tallied.