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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Judge, Office 24, San Bernardino County Superior Court
- 1250,722 votes (46.34%)
Trustee, Duplicate of San Joaquin Delta Community College District
- 1
Trustee, 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 2, Needles Unified School District
- 2
Member, Governing Board, Area 4, San Bernardino Community College District
- 1
Member, Governing Board, Area 5, San Bernardino Community College District
- 1
Board Member, Redlands Unified School District
- 311,222 votes (11.32%)
10,265 votes (10.35%)
9,964 votes (10.05%)
9,084 votes (9.16%)
7,796 votes (7.86%)
Board Member, Rialto Unified School District
- 3
Board Member, Snowline Joint Unified School District
- 2Board Member, Upland Unified School District
- 2Board Member, Chaffey Joint Union High School District
- 2Board Member, Victor Valley Union High School District
- 2Board Member, Etiwanda School District
- 2Board Member, Helendale School District
- 2Board Member, Mountain View School District
- 2Board Member, Ontario-Montclair School District
- 2
Governing Board Member, Barstow Community College District
- 3Board Member, Victor Valley Community College District
- 234,173 votes (21.5%)
22,400 votes (14.1%)
14,389 votes (9.1%)
6,868 votes (4.3%)
Board Member, Barstow Unified School District
- 3Board Member, Chino Valley Unified School District
- 322,202 votes (16.65%)
18,916 votes (14.19%)
16,022 votes (12.02%)
5,687 votes (4.26%)
Board Member, Fontana Unified School District
- 211,230 votes (18.54%)
8,223 votes (13.57%)
7,986 votes (13.18%)
6,717 votes (11.09%)
Board Member, Hesperia Unified School District
- 2Board Member, Lucerne Valley Unified School District
- 2
Supervisor, Supervisorial District 1, San Bernardino County
- 154,026 votes (48.24%)
City Council, City of Needles
- 3431 votes (12.52%)
398 votes (11.56%)
350 votes (10.17%)
317 votes (9.21%)
271 votes (7.87%)
94 votes (2.73%)
City Council, City of Rialto
- 25,706 votes (14.81%)
3,505 votes (9.1%)
3,233 votes (8.39%)
3,222 votes (8.36%)
3,165 votes (8.21%)
2,592 votes (6.73%)
2,288 votes (5.94%)
City Council, City of Upland
- 1
City Council, City of Fontana
- 214,133 votes (17.23%)
9,502 votes (11.58%)
8,824 votes (10.76%)
3,938 votes (4.8%)
2,595 votes (3.16%)
2,478 votes (3.02%)
2,230 votes (2.72%)
1,817 votes (2.21%)
City Council, Town of Apple Valley
- 24,694 votes (11.08%)
4,503 votes (10.63%)
3,876 votes (9.15%)
2,614 votes (6.17%)
1,488 votes (3.51%)
City Council, City of Chino Hills
- 2
City Council, City of Hesperia
- 26,170 votes (15.66%)
5,998 votes (15.22%)
2,952 votes (7.49%)
2,656 votes (6.74%)
1,716 votes (4.35%)
1,401 votes (3.56%)
City Council, Council District 1, City of Highland
- 1City Council, Council District 4, City of Highland - Short Term
- 1City Council, City of Montclair
- 2City Council, City of Ontario
- 28,676 votes (13.15%)
7,590 votes (11.5%)
7,349 votes (11.14%)
6,988 votes (10.59%)
4,434 votes (6.72%)
2,906 votes (4.4%)
2,430 votes (3.68%)
1,467 votes (2.22%)
Member, City Council, City of Rancho Cucamonga
- 220,700 votes (21.59%)
10,264 votes (10.7%)
8,515 votes (8.88%)
5,505 votes (5.74%)
4,051 votes (4.22%)
City Council, City of Redlands
- 25,477 votes (11.91%)
5,472 votes (11.9%)
5,401 votes (11.74%)
4,671 votes (10.16%)
4,021 votes (8.74%)
3,673 votes (7.99%)
3,331 votes (7.24%)
City Council, City of Twentynine Palms
- 2
City Council, City of Victorville
- 38,224 votes (13.45%)
7,394 votes (12.1%)
5,435 votes (8.89%)
4,669 votes (7.64%)
3,721 votes (6.09%)
2,924 votes (4.78%)
1,003 votes (1.64%)
Member, Town Council, Town of Yucca Valley
- 2City Council, District 5, City of Colton
- 1
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%)
Duplicate of Santa Clarita Community College District Area 2, Duplicate of Santa Clarita Community College District Area 2
- 1
Duplicate of Santa Clarita Community College District Area 4, Duplicate of Santa Clarita Community College District Area 4
- 18,276 votes (44.32%)
Director, Division 2, Inland Empire Utilities Agency - Short Term
- 1Director, Division 2, San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District
- 1Director, Division 1, San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District
- 1Director, Joshua Basin Water District
- 3Director, Delete this - Duplicate of Lamont PUD district 2
- 1Director, Indian Wells Valley Water District
- 3Director, Big Bear Airport District
- 32,426 votes (14.83%)
2,083 votes (12.73%)
1,350 votes (8.25%)
1,159 votes (7.09%)
1,076 votes (6.58%)
Director, Hi-Desert Memorial Healthcare District
- 3Candidates 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 N
Passing24,048 votes yes (51.1%)23,015 votes no (48.9%)
Shall the San Bernardino Medical Cannabis Restrictions and Limitations Act be enacted in the City of San Bernardino?
(For more information on Measure N go to http://www.sbcountyelections.com/Elections/2016/1108/Measures.aspx)
Learn MoreMeasure O
Passing26,037 votes yes (55.12%)21,196 votes no (44.88%)
Shall the San Bernardino Regulate Marijuana Act of 2016 be enacted in the City of San Bernardino?
(For more information on Measure O go to http://www.sbcountyelections.com/Elections/2016/1108/Measures.aspx)
Learn MoreMeasure P
Failing23,106 votes yes (48.45%)24,583 votes no (51.55%)
Shall San Bernardino Municipal Code Chapter 5.05 and Section 19.06.026, which prohibit the sale, possession, cultivation, use, and/or distribution of marijuana be replaced and repealed and allow the City of San Bernardino to regulate commercial marijuana activity?
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Measure R
Passing4,031 votes yes (67.74%)1,920 votes no (32.26%)
Shall the Adelanto City Council be authorized to impose excise taxes in the amount of not more than five percent on each type of commercial marijuana activity in the City of Adelanto?
(For more information on Measure R go to http://www.sbcountyelections.com/Elections/2016/1108/Measures.aspx.)
Learn MoreMeasure S
Failing2,043 votes yes (34.4%)3,896 votes no (65.6%)
Shall the Adelanto City Council be authorized to impose a tax on each business licensed or operating within the City in the amount of not more than 0.05 percent of the gross revenue attributable to that business's revenue earned from within the City?
(For more information on Measure S go to http://www.sbcountyelections.com/Elections/2016/1108/Measures.aspx.)
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Measure U
Failing10,745 votes yes (35.62%)19,419 votes no (64.38%)
Shall the voters approve an ordinance to allow operation of three medical marijuana businesses in the City of Upland?
(For more information on Measure U go to http://www.sbcountyelections.com/Elections/2016/1108/Measures.aspx)
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Measure T
Failing5,512 votes yes (43.56%)7,142 votes no (56.44%)
Shall the City of Colton increase the Transient Occupancy (Room) Tax rate from 10% to 12.5%, with the extra 2.5% rate increase generating approximately $150,000 annually that will specifically pay for the construction, maintenance and rehabilitation of the City's athletic/recreational fields and related...
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Measure Q
Passing37,475 votes yes (63.67%)21,381 votes no (36.33%)
Shall four members of the City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga be elected by geographic districts with the Mayor elected at large as described in Ordinance No. 887?
(For more information on Measure Q go to http://www.sbcountyelections.com/Elections/2016/1108/Measures.aspx)
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Measure X
Failing12,105 votes yes (44.87%)14,871 votes no (55.13%)
Shall Article III of the Victorville City Charter, Method of Election, be amended to: (1) delete Charter Section 300's requirement that the City elect its council members "at large"; and (2) remove Charter Section 301's prohibition on electing council members either "by" districts or "from" districts?
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Measure V
Passing17,707 votes yes (67.65%)8,466 votes no (32.35%)
Shall an ordinance be adopted requiring voter approval before the Town of Apple Valley can issue public debt of more than $10,000,000 to pay for acquiring, improving, or financing a project, such as the acquisition of the Town's water system, which is currently owned by a private company, when the debt...
Learn MoreMeasure W
Passing14,879 votes yes (56.77%)11,332 votes no (43.23%)
Shall an ordinance be adopted authorizing the Town of Apple Valley to finance the acquisition of the Liberty Utilities water system and to acquire, improve, or finance other projects, by issuing public debt in excess of $5,000,000, if the Town obtains voter approval or the Town Council holds a public...
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Measure Y
Passing5,594 votes yes (72.46%)2,126 votes no (27.54%)
To provide funding, that cannot be taken by the State, to maintain Yucca Valley services and help make neighborhoods safer, including: violent crime/burglary/home invasion prevention; youth crime prevention; anti-gang/anti-drug programs; adding police officers/neighborhood patrols; fixing potholes/maintaining...
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Passing6,281 votes yes (81.24%)1,450 votes no (18.76%)
To reduce the cost to taxpayers for funding the sewer system up-to 30% per year; ensure a safe, clean, reliable water supply; and, improve water conservation; shall Yucca Valley enact a 0.5% sales tax, for 10 years, providing approximately $1,500,000 annually, that cannot be taken by the State, with...
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Measure C1
Passing384,465 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...
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Measure J
Passing368,890 votes yes (55.3%)298,354 votes no (44.7%)
To upgrade classrooms to prepare students/veterans for good-paying jobs/ university transfer by updating labs/classrooms for nursing, welding, construction/ high-tech job training, repairing deteriorating gas, electrical/ sewer lines, leaky roofs, improving water conservation, ensuring access for disabled,...
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Measure M
Passing959 votes yes (78.6%)261 votes no (21.4%)
To repair and upgrade facilities at Boron Schools, improve the quality of education with funding that cannot be taken by the State, replace leaky roofs, modernize/construct/renovate outdated classrooms, restrooms, and other school facilities, replace heating/air conditioning systems, make health and...
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Measure A
Passing23,465 votes yes (77.45%)6,831 votes no (22.55%)
To reduce emergency/medical response times; reopen two dosed neighborhood fire stations; and increase firefighter/paramedic staffing levels, improving response to multiple emergencies at the same time; shall Apple Valley Fire Protection District's voter approved fire protection/emergency response tax...
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Measure B
Failing910 votes yes (45.07%)1,109 votes no (54.93%)
Shall the maximum annual availability charge on each improved lot or parcel of property within Running Springs Water District, not otherwise exempt, for fire suppression and emergency medical, ambulance and advanced life support services provided by the Running Springs Fire Department be adiusted from...
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Measure F
Passing5,776 votes yes (67.54%)2,776 votes no (32.46%)
To repair/upgrade aging classrooms, restrooms/ fix leaky roofs in order to maintain student health/ safety, retain/ attract quality teachers, remove asbestos/ lead paint, upgrade security, outdated plumbing/ electrical systems/ gas lines, improve technology, computer/ science labs, repair, construct,...
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