Ten state measures were on the California ballot in the Nov. 5 general election, with propositions focusing on policies relating to crime, rent control and the right to marry.
The results listed below are as of Wednesday, Nov. 6 with 100% of Election night precincts partially reporting, courtesy of electionresults.sos.ca.gov. The results will be certified by Dec. 13. The support and opposition listed for each proposition are as stated on California ballots.
*Denotes that the race is still active and the results have not yet been called by the Associated Press.
Proposition 2 – Authorizes $10 billion in general obligation bonds for public schools and community college facilities.
YES*
53% of votes have been counted
Yes – 56.8%
No – 43.2%
Support: California Teachers Association; California School Nurses Organization; Community College League of California
Opposition: Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association
Proposition 3 – California constitutional right to marriage for same sex and interracial couples.
PASSED
52.8% of votes have been counted
Yes – 61%
No – 39%
Support: Sierra Pacific Synod of The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America; Dolores Huerta Foundation; Equality California
Opposition: Jonathan Keller, California Family Council; Rev. Tanner DiBella
Proposition 4 – Authorizes $10 billion in general obligation bonds for safe drinking water, wildlife prevention and protecting communities and natural lands from climate risks. Requires annual audits.
PASSED
53% of votes have been counted
Yes – 57.9%
No – 42.1%
Support: Clean Water Action; CALFIRE Firefighters; National Wildlife Federation; The Nature Conservancy
Opposition: Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association
Proposition 5 – Allows the state to apply for local bonds for affordable housing and public infrastructure with 55% voter approval, rather than a two thirds majority.
NO*
52% of votes have been counted
Yes – 44.2%
No – 55.8%
Support: California Professional Firefighters; League of Women Voters of California; Habitat for Humanity California
Opposition: California Taxpayers Association; California Hispanic Chambers of Commerce; Women Veterans Alliance
Proposition 6 – Eliminates constitutional provision allowing involuntary servitude for incarcerated persons, and punishing those people if they don’t work.
NO*
52% of votes have been counted
Yes – 45.1%
No – 54.9%
Support: Assemblymember Lori Wilson
Opposition: None submitted
Proposition 32 – Raises minimum wage for employers with 26 or more employees, to $17 immediately and $18 on January 1, 2025. For employers with 25 or fewer employees, to $17 on January 1, 2025 and $18 on January 1, 2026.
NO*
52.9% of votes have been counted
Yes – 48%
No – 52%
Support: None Submitted
Opposition: California Chamber of Commerce; California Restaurant Association; California Grocers Association
Proposition 33 – Expands local governments’ authority to enact rent control on residential properties.
FAILED
52.3% of votes have been counted
Yes – 38.4%
No – 61.6%
Support: CA Nurses Assoc.; CA Alliance for Retired Americans; Mental Health Advocacy; Coalition for Economic Survival; TenantsTogether
Opposition: California Council for Affordable Housing; Women Veterans Alliance; California Chamber of Commerce
Proposition 34 – Restricts spending of prescription drug revenues by certain health care providers.
YES*
51% of votes have been counted
Yes – 51.5%
No – 48.5%
Support: The ALS Association; California Chronic Care Coalition; Latino Heritage Los Angeles
Opposition: National Org. for Women; Consumer Watchdog; Coalition for Economic Survival; AIDS Healthcare Foundation; Dolores Huerta
Proposition 35 – Provides permanent funding for Medi-Cal health services by making the existing tax on managed health care insurance plans permanent.
PASSED
52% of votes have been counted
Yes – 66.8%
No – 33.2%
Support: Planned Parenthood Affiliates of CA; American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists; American Academy of Pediatrics, CA
Opposition: None submitted
Proposition 36 – Allows felony charges and increases jail-time sentences for certain drug and theft crimes.
PASSED
52.6% of votes have been counted
Yes – 70.4%
No – 29.6%
Support: Crime Victims United of California; California District Attorneys Association; Family Business Association of California
Opposition: Diana Becton, District Attorney Contra Costa County; Crime Survivors for Safety and Justice
U.S. Senate Special Election – Unexpired Term
Democrat Adam Schiff – 57.2% (5,355,387 votes)
Republican Steve Garvey – 42.8% (4,008,376 votes)
51.6% of votes have been counted
U.S. Senate – Full Term
Democrat Adam Schiff – 57.3% (5,468,346 votes)
Republican Steve Garvey – 42.7% (4,080,541 votes)
52.6% of votes have been counted
