Lawsuit Challenges Ballot Language for Washington Income Tax Initiative

A new lawsuit challenges the constitutionality of Washington's ballot language law as it applies to Initiative 645, the measure asking voters whether to repeal the state's newly enacted income tax. The legal challenge argues the required Public Investment Impact Disclosure that appears alongside the initiative is not neutral and could influence voters. The lawsuit asks the court to review the ballot language before voter pamphlets and general election ballots are finalized. In this report, we break down the arguments behind the lawsuit, why the case could matter for Initiative 645, and what happens next as Washington prepares for the November election. #WashingtonPolitics #IncomeTax #Initiative645 #Election2026 #BallotMeasure #WashingtonNews #TheCenterSquare #WashingtonInFocus