Ballot Guide

November 5, 2024 Ballot Prop. 3

Proposition 3: Constitutional Right to Marriage. Legislative Constitutional Amendment Summary

Proposition 3 is a legislatively referred constitutional amendment. It would update the language in the California Constitution so that it mirrors what federal courts have ruled about who can marry. Specifically, the measure repeals Proposition 8 (2008), which defined marriage in the state constitution as between one man and one woman.The proposition would also add text establishing a right to marry as furtherance of the right to life, liberty, the pursuit of happiness...

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.

March 5, 2024 Primary Election

Title Yes votes* No votes* Proposition 1, (2024) The Behavioral Health Services Program and Bond Measure 3,636,734 3,610,511 Proposition Endorsements Source: California Secretary of State. (2024)...

March 5, 2024 Ballot Prop. 1

Proposition 1: The Behavioral Health Services Program and Bond Measure. Authorizes $6.38 Billion in Bonds to Build Mental Health Treatment Facilities for Those With Mental Health and Substance Use Challenges; Provides Housing for the Homeless. Legislative Statute. Summary

Proposition 1 has been placed on the ballot by the California State Legislature and consists of two components, one that amends an existing law and one that establishes a new bond.

In general terms, Prop. 1 will create housing and treatment options, especially...

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...

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%)...

June 7, 2016: Primary Election Summary

Title Yes votes No votes Proposition 50: Members of the Legislature: Suspension 3,766,852 (75.3%) 1,238,521 (24.7%) Ballot Endorsements for June 7, 2016 Measures -- --

November 8, 2016: General Election Summary

Title Yes votes No votes Proposition 51: Public School Facilities Improvement 7,516,142 (55.2%) 6,104,294 (44.8%) Proposition 52: Voter Approval to Divert Hospital Fees to Medi-Cal 9,427,714 (70.1%) 4,026,710 (29.9%) Proposition 53: Voter Approval Requirement for Revenue Bonds Over $2 Billion 6,508,909 (49.4%) 6,660,555 (50.6%)...

November 6, 2018: General Election Summary

Title Yes votes No votes Proposition 1 (2018): Affordable housing bond 6,751,018 (56.2%) 5,258,157 (43.8%) Proposition 2 (2018): Mental Health Funding for Housing 7,662,528 63.4% 4,417,327 36.6% Proposition 3 (2018): Water Bond 5,879,836 (49.3%) 6,034,991 (50.7%)...

November 6, 2012: General Election Summary

Title Yes votes No votes Proposition 30: Temporary Taxes to Fund State Programs 7,014,114 (55.4%) 5,653,636 (44.6%) Proposition 31: State Budget 4,642,088 (39.5%) 7,115,164 (60.5%) Proposition 32: Political Contributions by Payroll Deduction 5,400,218 (43.4%) 7,043,915 (56.6%)...