Ballot Guide

California Ballot Proposition Guides

These guides contain concise descriptions of ballot measures including non-partisan analyses, official voter information, background materials, pro-and-con websites, newspaper articles and editorials, opinion polls, political endorsements, and financial contribution records.

November 8, 2022 Ballot Prop. 1

Proposition 1: Constitutional Right to Reproductive Freedom Summary

Proposition 1 is a legislatively referred constitutional amendment. It was put on the ballot by the California State Legislature with the passage of 2021-2022 Senate Constitutional Amendment (SCA) 10 - Atkins. It provides a state constitutional right to reproductive freedom, including the right to an abortion.

This proposition would amend the...

November 8, 2022 General Election

Title Yes votes No votes Proposition 1 (2022): Constitutional Right to Reproductive Freedom 7,176,810 (66.9%) 3,553,545 (33.1%) Proposition 26 (2022): Gambling on Tribal Lands 3,514,565 (33.0%) 7,129,033 (67.0%) Proposition 27 (2022): Online and Mobile Sports Betting in California 1,906,317 (17.7%) 8,849,135 (82.3%)...

November 6, 2012 Ballot Prop. 30

Proposition 30: Temporary Taxes to Fund State Programs Official Results

Available once the California Secretary of State has certified the election. This can take up to 3 weeks or more.

Yes votes: 7,014,114 (55.4%) No votes: 5,653,636 (44.6%)

Proposition 30 temporarily increases the state sales tax rate and the personal income tax rates for taxpayers with incomes above a certain level. The revenues generated would be used to fund schools and public safety programs. The state’s 2012-13 budget plan—approved by the Governor and the...

November 8, 2022 Ballot Prop. 26

Proposition 26: Gambling on Tribal Lands Summary

Proposition 26 would change the California Constitution to permit in-person sports betting at racetracks and tribal casinos in California. Roulette would also be allowed at tribal casinos. These businesses would make payments to the state to support the regulation and administration of the new law. In addition, the measure would enable citizens to file civil lawsuits against those they believe are breaking specific state gambling laws. This measure was put on the ballot by ...

November 8, 2022 Ballot Prop. 27

Proposition 27: Online and Mobile Sports Betting in California Official Results

Available once the California Secretary of State has certified the election. This can take up to 3 weeks or more.

Yes votes: 1,906,317 (17.7%)

No votes: 8,849,135 (82.3%)

Proposition 27 would amend the state constitution to allow gambling companies and native American tribes to offer online sports betting. The measure requires participating companies or tribes to make payments to the state to address homelessness and...

November 3, 2020 General Election Summary

Title Yes votes No votes Proposition 14 (2020): Stem Cell Research 8,588,156 (51.1%) 8,221,692 (48.9%) Proposition 15 (2020): Commercial Property Taxes 8,212,641 (48.0%) 8,885,052 (52.0%) Proposition 16 (2020): Restoring Affirmative Action 7,216,721 (42.8%) 9,655,024 (57.2%)...

March 3, 2020 General Election Summary

Title Yes votes No votes Proposition 13 (2020): School and College Facilities Bond 4,304,013 (47.0%) 4,856,154 (53.0%) Ballot Endorsements for March 3, 2020 Measures -- --

November 2, 2004 Ballot Prop. 67

Proposition 67: Emergency Medical Services Official Results

Available once the California Secretary of State has certified the election. This can take up to 3 weeks or more.

Yes votes: 3,243,132 (28.4%) No votes: 8,165,809 (71.6%) Introduction

State and federal law mandates that emergency care be provided to any person, regardless of their ability to pay. Clinics, hospitals, and physicians providing emergency care are often uncompensated, although the amount of the shortfall is not known. Proposition 67, the Emergency Medical Services...

November 7, 2006 Ballot Prop. 87

Proposition 87: Clean Alternative Energy Official Results

Available once the California Secretary of State has certified the election. This can take up to 3 weeks or more.

Yes votes: 3,861,217 (45.4%) No votes: 4,635,265 (54.6%)

Beginning in January 2007, Proposition 87 would establish program that would impose a severance tax of anywhere between 1.5% and 6% (depending on the price of petroleum on the open market) on oil production in the state of California to generate revenues to fund $4 billion in alternative energy programs. The...