Ballot: Overview —November 8, 2016 —California General Election
President, United States of America
- 14,483,810 votes (31.8%)
478,499 votes (3.4%)
278,657 votes (2%)
66,101 votes (0.5%)
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Trustee, Duplicate of San Joaquin Delta Community College District
- 1Trustee, Area 6, San Joaquin Delta Community College District
- 165,200 votes (33.9%)
Trustee, Delete this - Duplicate of Coalinga-Huron Unified School District
- 2Trustee, Trustee Area 1, Coachella Valley Unified School District
- 1Trustee, Trustee Area 3, Coachella Valley Unified School District
- 1Board Member, Calexico Unified School District - 4 Year Term
- 22,405 votes (9.9%)
2,265 votes (9.32%)
2,214 votes (9.11%)
1,702 votes (7%)
1,509 votes (6.21%)
1,177 votes (4.84%)
965 votes (3.97%)
619 votes (2.55%)
Board Member, Calexico Unified School District - 2 Year Term
- 1Board Member, Trustee Area 4, Imperial Community College District
- 12,088 votes (32.82%)
Council Member, City of Calexico
- 32,453 votes (6.8%)
2,365 votes (6.55%)
2,286 votes (6.33%)
2,250 votes (6.23%)
1,917 votes (5.31%)
1,896 votes (5.25%)
1,398 votes (3.87%)
1,178 votes (3.26%)
924 votes (2.56%)
742 votes (2.06%)
377 votes (1.04%)
City Council, City of Imperial
- 2Duplicate of Santa Clarita Community College District Area 2, Duplicate of Santa Clarita Community College District Area 2
- 1Duplicate of Santa Clarita Community College District Area 4, Duplicate of Santa Clarita Community College District Area 4
- 18,276 votes (44.32%)
Seat 3, Delete this - duplicate of Southwestern CCD district 3
- 139,015 votes (25.25%)
29,202 votes (18.9%)
15,708 votes (10.17%)
9,734 votes (6.3%)
Delete this - Duplicate of Chula Vista Elementary School District 2, Delete this - Duplicate of Chula Vista Elementary School District 2
- 131,233 votes (31.51%)
16,039 votes (16.18%)
13,310 votes (13.43%)
4,918 votes (4.96%)
Delete this - Duplicate of Chula Vista Elementary School District 4, Delete this - Duplicate of Chula Vista Elementary School District 4
- 140,239 votes (41.65%)
City Council, Duplicate - Formerly City of Santa Clara Council
- 110,635 votes (30.94%)
6,895 votes (20%)
5,319 votes (15.43%)
4,100 votes (11.93%)
2,966 votes (8.61%)
2,762 votes (8.01%)
Director, Heffernan Memorial Healthcare District
- 32,943 votes (8.02%)
2,917 votes (7.95%)
2,558 votes (6.97%)
2,356 votes (6.42%)
1,873 votes (5.11%)
Director, Delete this - Duplicate of Lamont PUD district 2
- 1Candidates are rotated and randomly ordered based on how much information they have supplied.
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State of California
Prop. 51 — Bonds for School Facilities
Passed7,516,142 votes yes (55.2%)6,104,294 votes no (44.8%)
Authorizes $9 billion in general obligation bonds for new construction and modernization of K-12 public school facilities; charter schools and vocational education facilities; and California Community Colleges facilities.
Learn MoreProp. 52 — Private Hospital Fees for Medi-Cal
Passed9,427,714 votes yes (70.1%)4,026,710 votes no (29.9%)
This proposition is both an Initiative Constitutional Amendment and Statute. It extends indefinitely an existing statute that imposes fees on hospitals to fund Medi-Cal health care services, care for uninsured patients, and children’s health coverage.
Learn MoreProp. 53 — Public Vote on Revenue Bonds
Failed6,508,909 votes yes (49.4%)6,660,555 votes no (50.6%)
Requires statewide voter approval before any revenue bonds can be issued or sold by the state for certain projects if the bond amount exceeds $2 billion.
Learn MoreProp. 54 — Changes to the Legislative Process
Passed8,607,266 votes yes (65.4%)4,559,903 votes no (34.6%)
This proposition prohibits the Legislature from passing any bill unless published on the Internet for 72 hours before a vote; requires the Legislature to record its proceedings and post them on the Internet; and it authorizes the use of recordings.
Learn MoreProp. 55 — Extend Tax on High Income
Passed8,594,273 votes yes (63.3%)4,988,329 votes no (36.7%)
Extends by twelve years the temporary personal income tax increases enacted in 2012 on earnings over $250,000, with revenues allocated to K-12 schools, California Community Colleges, and, in certain years, healthcare.
Learn MoreProp. 56 — Tobacco Tax
Passed8,980,448 votes yes (64.4%)4,957,994 votes no (35.6%)
This proposition increases cigarette tax by $2.00 per pack, with equivalent increase on other tobacco products and electronic cigarettes containing nicotine.
Learn MoreProp. 57 — Parole, Sentencing and Court Procedures
Passed8,790,723 votes yes (64.5%)4,847,354 votes no (35.5%)
This proposition is both an Initiative Constitutional Amendment and Statute. It allows parole consideration for nonviolent felons; authorizes sentence credits for rehabilitation, good behavior, and education; and provides that a juvenile court judge decides whether a juvenile will be prosecuted as adult.
Learn MoreProp. 58 — English Language Education
Passed9,994,454 votes yes (73.5%)3,598,855 votes no (26.5%)
Preserves requirement that public schools ensure students obtain English language proficiency. Requires school districts to solicit parent/community input in developing language acquisition programs. Requires instruction to ensure English acquisition as rapidly and effectively as possible. Authorizes...
Learn MoreProp. 59 — Political Spending Advisory Question
Passed6,845,943 votes yes (53.2%)6,027,084 votes no (46.8%)
Asks whether California’s elected officials should use their authority to propose and ratify an amendment to the federal Constitution overturning the United States Supreme Court decision in Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission. Citizens United ruled that laws placing certain limits on political...
Learn MoreProp. 60 — Condoms in Adult Films
Failed6,168,388 votes yes (46.3%)7,146,039 votes no (53.7%)
Requires adult film performers to use condoms during filming of sexual intercourse. Requires producers to pay for performer vaccinations, testing, and medical examinations. Requires producers to post condom requirement at film sites.
Learn MoreProp. 61 — Prescription Drug Costs
Failed6,254,342 votes yes (46.8%)7,109,642 votes no (53.2%)
Prohibits state from buying any prescription drug from a drug manufacturer at price over lowest price paid for the drug by United States Department of Veterans Affairs. Exempts managed care programs funded through Medi-Cal.
Learn MoreProp. 62 — Repealing the Death Penalty
Failed6,361,788 votes yes (46.8%)7,218,625 votes no (53.2%)
Repeals death penalty and replaces it with life imprisonment without possibility of parole. Applies retroactively to existing death sentences. Increases the portion of life inmates’ wages that may be applied to victim restitution.
Learn MoreProp. 63 — Gun and Ammunition Sales
Passed8,663,159 votes yes (63.1%)5,070,772 votes no (36.9%)
Requires background check and Department of Justice authorization to purchase ammunition. Prohibits possession of large-capacity ammunition magazines. Establishes procedures for enforcing laws prohibiting firearm possession by specified persons. Requires Department of Justice’s participation in federal...
Learn MoreProp. 64 — Making Recreational Marijuana Legal
Passed7,979,041 votes yes (57.1%)5,987,020 votes no (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.
Learn MoreProp. 65 — Money from Carry-Out Bags
Failed6,222,547 votes yes (46.1%)7,276,478 votes no (53.9%)
Redirects money collected by grocery and certain other retail stores through mandated sale of carryout bags. Requires stores to deposit bag sale proceeds into a special fund to support specified environmental projects.
Learn MoreProp. 66 — Death Penalty Court Procedures
Passed6,626,159 votes yes (51.1%)6,333,731 votes no (48.9%)
Changes procedures governing state court challenges to death sentences. Designates superior court for initial petitions and limits successive petitions. Requires appointed attorneys who take noncapital appeals to accept death penalty appeals. Exempts prison officials from existing regulation process...
Learn MoreProp. 67 — Plastic Bag Ban
Passed7,228,900 votes yes (53.3%)6,340,322 votes no (46.7%)
A “Yes” vote approves, and a “No” vote rejects, a statute that prohibits grocery and other stores from providing customers single-use plastic or paper carryout bags but permits sale of recycled paper bags and reusable bags.
Learn MoreAlameda-Contra Costa Transit District Special District 1
Measure C1
Passed384,465 votes yes (82.1%)83,766 votes no (17.9%)
To preserve essential local public transportation services, including those for youth, commuters, seniors, and people with disabilities, while keeping fares reasonable, shall the Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District extend its existing 8 dollars per month parcel tax at current levels for 20 years with...
Learn MoreEl Centro Elementary School District
Measure L
Passed7,797 votes yes (68.37%)2,622 votes no (22.99%)
To improve the quality of education with funding that cannot be taken by the State; replace temporary portables with permanent classrooms; improve student access to computers and modern technology; modernize outdated classrooms, restrooms and school facilities; and construct new school facilities to...
Learn MoreBrawley Elementary School District
Measure M
Passed4,771 votes yes (67.37%)1,857 votes no (26.22%)
To improve the quality of education at local elementary schools with funding that cannot be taken by the State; modernize/expand classrooms, restrooms and school facilities; increase student access to computers and modern technology; make health and safety improvements; and construct a middle school...
Learn MoreImperial Unified School District
Measure O
Passed4,262 votes yes (67.39%)1,683 votes no (26.61%)
To improve the quality of education by modernizing/constructing classrooms, restrooms and school facilities; making health and safety improvements; improving access to computers and modern technology; and upgrading/constructing P.E. fields and facilities for school and community use; with funds that...
Learn MoreDuplicate - City of El Centro
Measure P
Passed6,542 votes yes (50.54%)5,379 votes no (41.55%)
Shall Ordinance No. 16-05A be adopted amending the El Centro Municipal Code in Article III, Sections 25-46-56.3 approving a one-half cent transactions and use tax in addition to the current sales tax rate (raising $5.5M/year until June 30, 2047) to maintain general City services and facilities including...
Learn MoreMeasure Q
Failed5,027 votes yes (38.83%)6,817 votes no (52.66%)
Shall Ordinance No. 16-06 be adopted increasing the existing Uniform Transient Occupancy Tax from 10% to 13% on April 1, 2017 (raising an additional $480,000/year); and applying the Tax to all rent charged by hotel operators, including online travel companies, for the transient occupancy of any hotel...
Learn MoreMeadows Union Elementary School District
Measure R
Passed423 votes yes (78.62%)78 votes no (14.5%)
To construct a new gymnasium/multi-purpose room, enhance student safety and security, modernize classrooms and support facilities, including restrooms, upgrade playgrounds and athletic fields, and provide the local match for State grants, shall the Meadows Union Elementary School District be authorized...
Learn MoreSeeley Union Elementary School District
Measure S
Passed575 votes yes (77.39%)101 votes no (13.59%)
To construct a new gymnasium/multi-purpose room, enhance student safety and security, modernize classrooms and support facilities, upgrade playgrounds and athletic fields, and provide the local match for State grants, shall the Seeley Elementary School District be authorized to issue up to $6,000,000...
Learn MoreSan Pasqual Valley Unified School District
Measure T
Passed251 votes yes (64.86%)96 votes no (24.81%)
To construct a new gymnasium/multi-purpose room, enhance student safety and security, modernize classrooms and support facilities, upgrade athletic fields, and provide the local match for State grants, shall the San Pasqual Valley Unified School District be authorized to issue up to $8,000,000 in bonds...
Learn MoreCalexico Unified School District
Measure V
Passed8,285 votes yes (68.71%)3,018 votes no (25.03%)
To modernize and construct additional classrooms and support facilities to reduce overcrowding, replace portable classrooms and older schools with new permanent facilities, increase student access to computers and modern classroom technology, improve student safety, and qualify for State matching grants,...
Learn MoreDesert Community College District
Measure CC
For College of the Desert to modernize career training facilities for nursing, public safety, science, technology, engineering and other in-demand jobs that prepare students for the success in college/careers; repair/construct/acquire classrooms facilities, sites and equipment throughout Coachella Valley;...
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