Question 5 opposition declares victory, blocking tipped wages change

Voters reject proposal to raise minimum wage for tipped workers by nearly 20%

[City, State] - On Tuesday, voters in [State] overwhelmingly rejected Question 5, a proposal to raise the minimum wage for tipped workers. The measure was defeated by a margin of nearly 20%, with 58% of voters casting ballots against it.

Opposition claims victory

Opponents of Question 5 declared victory, arguing that the measure would have hurt small businesses and led to job losses. They also said that tipped workers already earn more than the minimum wage when tips are included.

"We are thrilled that voters rejected this ill-conceived proposal," said [Spokesperson for opposition campaign]. "This measure would have had a devastating impact on our economy and would have put thousands of jobs at risk."

Supporters disappointed but vow to continue fight

Supporters of Question 5 were disappointed by the results, but they vowed to continue fighting for better wages for tipped workers. They argued that the current minimum wage for tipped workers is too low and that workers deserve a fair wage.

"We are disappointed that Question 5 did not pass, but we are not giving up," said [Spokesperson for support campaign]. "We will continue to fight for better wages for tipped workers. They deserve a fair wage for their hard work."

What's next?

The defeat of Question 5 means that the minimum wage for tipped workers in [State] will remain at [$ current minimum wage]. It is unclear whether supporters of Question 5 will make another attempt to raise the minimum wage for tipped workers in the future.

The minimum wage for tipped workers is a controversial issue in many states. Some states have a lower minimum wage for tipped workers than for other workers, while other states have eliminated the tipped wage altogether.

The debate over the tipped wage is likely to continue in the years to come.