Ballot Guide

May 19, 2009 Ballot Prop. 1B

Proposition 1B: Payments to K-12 education Official Results

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

Yes votes: 1,834,242 (38.1%) No votes: 2,975,560 (61.9%)

Introduction

California's education funding is guided by the mandates of Proposition 98, a formula for setting minimum annual funding for K-12 schools and community colleges. It was passed by voters...

June 5, 2018 Ballot Prop. 68

Proposition 68: Parks and Water Projects Bond Official Results

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

Yes votes: 3,808,000 (57.4%)

No votes: 2,831,899 (42.6%)

This proposition allows the state to sell a total of $4.1 billion in General Obligation bonds for various natural resources-related programs. This total includes $4 billion in new bonds. It also includes a redirection of $100 million in unsold bonds that voters previously approved for...

February 5, 2008 Ballot Prop. 95

Proposition 95: Tribal Compacts Official Results

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

Yes votes: 4,809,573 (55.6%) No votes: 3,841,352 (44.4%) Overview

Propositions 94 - 97 are referendums on four recent governor-approved Indian gaming compacts. If the propositions pass, compacts for the Agua Caliente, the Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation, the Pechanga Band of Luiseno Indians, and the Morongo Band of Mission Indians will go into effect. If rejected, the four...

November 8, 2016 Ballot Prop. 64

Proposition 64: Marijuana Legalization Official Results

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

Yes votes: 7,979,041 (57.1%) No votes: 5,987,020 (42.9%)

Legalizes marijuana under state law, for use by adults 21 or older. Imposes state taxes on sales and cultivation. Provides for industry licensing and establishes standards for marijuana products. Allows local regulation and taxation. Fiscal Impact: Additional tax revenues ranging from high hundreds of millions of...

June 5, 2018: Primary Election Summary

Title Yes votes No votes Proposition 68: Parks and Water Projects Bond 3,808,000 (57.4%) 2,831,899 (42.6%) Proposition 69: Transportation Taxes and Fees Allocation 5,386,972 (81.0%) 1,262,455 (19.0%) Proposition 70: Spending Rules for Cap and Trade Revenue 2,251,740 (35.3%) 4,126,406 (64.7%)...

November 6, 2012 Ballot Prop. 33

Proposition 33: Auto Insurance Prices Official Results

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

Yes votes: 5,510,281 (45%) No votes: 6,737,570 (55%)

Prop. 33 would change state law to allow insurance companies to set prices based on whether the driver previously carried auto insurance with any insurance company. Companies would be allowed to give discounts to drivers who had prior coverage. Drivers who have not had continuous coverage could be charged at higher...

November 2, 2004 Ballot Prop. 1A

Proposition 1A: Protection of Local Government Revenues Official Results

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

Yes votes: 9,411,198 (83.7%) No votes: 1,840,002 (16.3%) Introduction

Propositions 1A and 65 both seek to limit state authority over local finances. The idea of drafting a ballot initiative to secure local government funding began in 2001 with conversations among the California Special Districts Association, the League of California Cities, and the...

November 8, 2005: Special Election Summary

Title Yes votes No votes Proposition 73: Parental Notification of Abortion 3,676,592 (47.2%) 4,109,430 (52.8%) Proposition 74: Teacher Tenure 3,516,071 (44.8%) 4,329,025 (55.2%) Proposition 75: Union Dues for Political Purposes 3,644,006 (46.5%) 4,190,412 (53.5%)...

November 2, 2010 Ballot Prop. 25

Proposition 25: State budget can be passed with a simple majority vote Official Results

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

Yes votes: 5,262,052 (55.1%) No votes: 4,292,648 (44.9%)

The Legislature’s vote requirement to send the annual budget bill to the Governor would be lowered from two-thirds to a majority of each house of the Legislature.

Pro/Con Statements Pro Con Supporters say that Proposition 25 would reform California’s broken state budget process...

November 3, 2020 Ballot Prop. 18

Proposition 18: Voting Rights for 17-Year-Olds Official Results

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

Yes votes: 7,513,957 (44.0%)

No votes: 9,577,238 (56.0%)

Proposition 18 would allow 17-year-olds who will be 18 years old by the date of the next general election to vote in any special election or primary election that occurs before the next general election. As current state law allows registered voters to run for elected office, this measure would result in...