Ballot: Overview —Tuesday November 8, 2016 —California General Election
President, United States of America
- 18,753,788 votes (62.1%)
4,483,810 votes (31.8%)
478,499 votes (3.4%)
278,657 votes (2%)
66,101 votes (0.5%)
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Trustee, Trustee Area 7, Clovis Unified School District
- 1
Trustee, Trustee Area 2, Clovis Unified School District
- 1
Trustee, Trustee Area 2, Fresno Unified School District
- 12,639 votes (36.92%)
Trustee, Trustee Area 1, Washington Unified School District
- 1Trustee, Trustee Area 2, Washington Unified School District
- 1197 votes (26.8%)
Trustee, Trustee Area 2, State Center Community College District
- 110,950 votes (26.52%)
7,443 votes (18.03%)
6,289 votes (15.23%)
5,378 votes (13.03%)
Trustee, Trustee Area 6, State Center Community College District
- 1
Trustee, Trustee Area 3, Central Unified School District
- 11,503 votes (48.81%)
Trustee, Trustee Area 5, Central Unified School District
- 1
Trustee, Trustee Area 3, Golden Plains Unified School District
- 1216 votes (19.74%)
Trustee, Trustee Area 4, Golden Plains Unified School District
- 1462 votes (43.02%)
Board Member, Dos Palos-Oro Loma Unified School District
- 4Board Member, Laton Unified School District
- 3Board Member, Mendota Unified School District
- 4467 votes (11.45%)
462 votes (11.33%)
268 votes (6.57%)
224 votes (5.49%)
194 votes (4.76%)
Board Member, Parlier Unified School District
- 2535 votes (13.32%)
501 votes (12.48%)
487 votes (12.13%)
485 votes (12.08%)
456 votes (11.35%)
429 votes (10.68%)
Board Member, Sierra Unified School District
- 41,783 votes (11.87%)
1,459 votes (9.71%)
1,455 votes (9.68%)
1,036 votes (6.89%)
Board Member, Raisin City Elementary School District
- 3Board Member, West Park Elementary School District - 4 Year Term
- 2City Council, City of Kerman
- 2
City Council, Council District 5, City of Fresno
- 1
City Council, City of Coalinga
- 2City Council, City of Fowler
- 3
City Council, City of Mendota
- 2City Council, City of San Joaquin
- 3Board Member, Calwa Recreation and Park District
- 2
Board Member, Coalinga-Huron Recreation and Park District
- 31,299 votes (17.93%)
Board Member, Selma Health Care District
- 2Candidates are rotated and randomly ordered based on how much information they have supplied.
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Prop. 51 — Bonds for School Facilities
Passing7,516,142 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
Passing9,427,714 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
Failing6,508,909 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
Passing8,607,266 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
Passing8,594,273 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
Passing8,980,448 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
Passing8,790,723 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
Passing9,994,454 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
Passing6,845,943 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
Failing6,168,388 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
Failing6,254,342 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
Failing6,361,788 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
Passing8,663,159 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
Passing7,979,041 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
Failing6,222,547 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
Passing6,626,159 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
Passing7,228,900 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.
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Measure T
Failing113,664 votes yes (47.25%)126,895 votes no (52.75%)
Shall the Section 21 of the Fresno County Charter be amended to provide that the Chief Probation Officer shall be appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the County Administrative Officer?
Learn MoreMeasure U
Failing104,288 votes yes (44.12%)132,101 votes no (55.88%)
Shall the Fresno County Charter be amended as follows: Amend section 16 to remove the Director of Public Works as county surveyor and authorizing Director of Public Works to appoint a county surveyor; Amend sections 14 and 16 to change the Public Administrator from an elected position to one appointed...
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Measure D
Passing2,374 votes yes (76.7%)721 votes no (23.3%)
Shall the City of Coalinga establish term limits for members of the City Council of the City of Coalinga, effective with the 2018 Council election, of no more than two consecutive four-year terms, either by election or appointment and following a minimum two year absence, a new two consecutive four-year...
Learn MoreMeasure E
Passing1,903 votes yes (61.49%)1,192 votes no (38.51%)
Shall the City of Coalinga implement an annual tax of twenty-five ($25.00) per square foot for the first 3,000 square feet and then ten dollars ($10.00) per square foot for the remaining space utilized in connection with each commercial marijuana operation, as set forth in Ordinance No. 789?
Learn MoreMeasure G
Passing1,676 votes yes (53.75%)1,442 votes no (46.25%)
Shall the City of Coalinga authorize and regulate a single marijuana dispensary to be located in the City of Coalinga and, if authorized, impose a dispensary gross receipts tax, as set forth in Ordinance No. 789?
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Measure L
Passing66,203 votes yes (53.44%)57,686 votes no (46.56%)
Shall the Charter be amended to allow electronic notices and responses through the internet for formal bidding?
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Measure M
Failing2,012 votes yes (63.29%)1,167 votes no (36.71%)
Shall the City of Kerman approve a ¾ cent sales tax expended only for construction of senior center, regional fairgrounds, police station, animal kennel, and similar projects, and downtown revitalization up to 10%, estimated annual amount $650,000, for 15 years, subject to audit, review, and Citizen...
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Measure P
Passing3,640 votes yes (66.7%)1,817 votes no (33.3%)
To update 9-1-1 dispatch technology at the Selma police operations center to reduce crime, improve video policing, dispatch technology, rapid response, and ensure the operations center will survive natural disasters; shall Selma issue $4,000,000 in bonds at legal rates, requiring average debt service...
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Measure Q
Passing1,520 votes yes (66.99%)749 votes no (33.01%)
To support local police services; maintain emergency response times and officer staffing levels; fight crime, drugs and gangs; shall City of Parlier levy a special parcel tax for police protection services only of $120.00 on each single-family home, and specified amounts for multi-family units; mobile...
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Measure S
Passing4,996 votes yes (76.22%)1,559 votes no (23.78%)
To reduce gang/drug crimes, maintain 911 emergency response times, provide gang/drug prevention programs; prevent cuts to and retain/maintain police officers, paramedics, firefighters; increase school/neighborhood police patrols; shall the ordinance be adopted continuing the existing voterapproved ¾...
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Measure W
Failing253 votes yes (18.21%)1,136 votes no (81.79%)
Shall an ordinance be adopted to amend the City's Utility Users Tax in order to impose a 5% utility user's tax on wireless telecommunication technologies such as wireless and voice over internet services?
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Measure A
Passing11,693 votes yes (73.61%)4,191 votes no (26.39%)
To maintain quality neighborhood schools and retain/attract qualified teachers by expanding, upgrading, constructing and equipping classrooms, including vocational/job training, and computer/science labs for Sanger students;repairing deteriorating classrooms/bathrooms; and upgrading disabled accessibility,security,...
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Measure B
Failing2,632 votes yes (47.8%)2,870 votes no (52.2%)
To provide mental health and/or other valuable professional services at the facility at 1200 Smith Street, Kingsburg, California, should the District complete the sale and transfer of said facilities and related assets for fair market value, as determined by an independent appraiser with no cost liability...
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Measure C
Passing15,060 votes yes (71.32%)6,055 votes no (28.68%)
To continue renovating, constructing and equipping existing classrooms and school facilities, building a new high school and elementary school, and to be eligible for State matching funds, shall $87,300,000 of Central Unified School District bonds, previously approved by voters in November 2008, be reauthorized...
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Measure H
Passing1,238 votes yes (82.98%)254 votes no (17.02%)
To repair aging classrooms; remove asbestos/lead paint; upgrade school safety/security; water conservation/ recycling systems; improve agricultural education; technology,computer/science labs, vocational programs; repair, construct/retrofit classrooms, sites/equipment; maintain student health/safety...
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Measure J
Passing2,329 votes yes (78.18%)650 votes no (21.82%)
To repair aging classrooms and facilities, deteriorating roofs, plumbing, and electrical systems, upgrade classrooms, science labs, career training facilities, and computer systems, and acquire, renovate, construct and equip facilities to support student achievement in reading, math, science, technology,...
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Measure K
Passing3,583 votes yes (76.92%)1,075 votes no (23.08%)
In order to upgrade classrooms and science labs to keep pace with educational technology and support student achievement in math, science, engineering and skilled trades; acquire land and construct new classrooms to reduce overcrowding at existing schools; replace aging portables with permanent classrooms;...
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Measure N
Passing2,732 votes yes (69.82%)1,181 votes no (30.18%)
To improve parks and recreation for children, families and senior citizens in Coalinga and Huron with funding that cannot be taken by the state; upgrade, construct, modernize, and expand parks/recreational facilities; upgrade deteriorating restrooms; renovate plumbing/sewer systems and roofs; improve...
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Measure O
Passing4,685 votes yes (70%)2,008 votes no (30%)
To modernize and construct additional classrooms and support facilities, replace portable classrooms with new permanent facilities, increase student access to computers and modern classroom technology, improve security and student safety, provide the local match for State grants, and reduce operating...
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Measure R
Passing2,565 votes yes (65%)1,382 votes no (35%)
To improve the quality of education with funding that cannot be taken by the state; construct, renovate, and upgrade classrooms and school buildings; provide facilities for job training/career technical education; replace deteriorating plumbing and outdated HVAC systems; repair/replace leaky roofs; and...
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Measure V
Passing883 votes yes (70.02%)378 votes no (29.98%)
To upgrade/provide additional classrooms/technology, retain/attract quality teachers by repairing outdated electrical wiring, water, sewer lines, air conditioning, fire alarms; improving cafeteria/disabled access/water conservation; providing space for music programs; removing lead paint/asbestos; constructing/equipping...
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Measure X
Passing62,486 votes yes (66.8%)31,057 votes no (33.2%)
Shall Fresno Unified School District issue $225 million in bonds, at legal rates, requiring audits, citizens' oversight, no money for administrators' salaries, all funds spent locally?
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