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May 19, 2009: Special Election Summary

Title Yes votes No votes Proposition 1A (2009): Changes the way the state sets aside "rainy day" funds 1,668,216 (34.6%) 3,152,141 (65.4%) Proposition 1B (May 18, 2009): Payments to K-12 education 1,834,242 (38.1%) 2,975,560 (61.9%) Proposition 1C: Allows state to borrow from lottery profits 1,708,800 (35.6%) 3,085,138 (64.4%)...

June 5, 2012: Primary Election Summary

Title Yes votes No votes Proposition 28: Limits on Legislators' Terms in Office 2,652,766 (61.2%) 1,679,049 (38.8%) Proposition 29: Imposes Additional Tax on Cigarettes for Cancer Research 2,193,542 (49.6%) 2,230,666 (50.4%) Endorsements: June 2012 Primary -- --

June 3, 2014: Primary Election Summary

Title Yes votes No votes Proposition 41: Veterans Housing and Homeless Prevention Bond Act 2,328,377 (65.3%) 1,236,276 (34.7%) Proposition 42 : Public Information 2,126,079 (61.9%) 1,309,953 (38.1%) Ballot Endorsements for June 3, 2014 Measures -- --

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 -- --

The Library Corner - Fall 2023 Edition

November 29, 2023
Doing Research? IGS Library Staff are here to help! Literature Reviews Finding Data Organizing your research Safe study space Strong wifi

The Library is open Monday through Friday 9am to 5pm!

Please check our website for upcoming Winter Break...

The Library Corner - Summer 2023 Edition

September 22, 2023

Seated L to R: Robert Toyama (Cataloger) and Jordan Gerner (Circulation Supervisor)

Back Row L to R: Kris Kasianovitz (Library Director), Paul King (Library Supervisor), Andrew White (Summer Intern), and Kathryn Stine (Digitization Project Planner)

Special Collections

The library is home to several special collections related to political campaigns, elections, and public policy.

Berman/D'Agostino Redistricting and Political Campaign Materials, 1968-2000

The collection consists of redistricting maps, campaign literature and related political materials documenting the careers of Michael Berman and Carl D'Agostino, leading California political consultants and strategists, and the...

The Library Corner - Fall 2022 Edition

December 9, 2022
Kris Kasianovitz

Need a warm and welcoming space to study? The IGS Library is OPEN!

Monday through Friday 9am to 5pm.

Staff are available to assist with access to the Library’s collections and research questions 1pm to 5pm or you can contact us by email to set up a research consultation.

The Library Corner - Spring 2023 Edition

May 22, 2023
Kris Kasianovitz

BIMI Cultures in Community Mural @ the IGS Library!

The IGS Library is so pleased to partner with the Berkeley Interdisciplinary Migration Initiative (BIMI) to display this mural. It is a colorful and joyful addition to the Library.

The IGS Library seeks to be a welcoming place for all UC Berkeley students. We want the IGS Library to better...

June 3, 2008: Primary

Title Yes votes No votes Proposition 98: Eminent Domain and Rent Control Elimination 1,675,213 (38.4%) 2,677,456 (61.6%) Proposition 99: Eminent Domain 2,678,106 (62%) 1,644,509 (38%) Endorsements: June 2008 Primary -- --