Ballot Measures

California Ballot Propositions

These guides provide you with 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. See our Ballot Initiative Endorsements page for positions on the propositions by major organizations. The Official Voter Guide is available from the Secretary of State.

Final election results are included on the individual Proposition pages.

Proposition 13
Seismic Retrofitting
Proposition 14
Primary Elections
Proposition 15
Fair Elections
Proposition 16
Electricity Providers
Proposition 17
Auto Insurance

Reform Coming to the Ballot in November

After Californians vote on Propositions 14 and 15 on June 8th, they can look ahead to the November ballot for more opportunities to change the way our state government works. Click here to read more about the reform initiatives that could qualify or have already qualified for the November ballot.

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Sec. of State News Updates

Monday is Voter Registration Deadline for California's June Primary
SACRAMENTO – Want to be a part of California’s first statewide top-two primary next month? May 21 is the last day to register to vote in the June 5 primary election.
High-Speed Rail Initiative Enters Circulation
SACRAMENTO – Secretary of State Debra Bowen today announced that the proponents of a new initiative may begin collecting petition signatures for their measure.
Secretary Bowen Launches Survey to Assess Needs of Voters with Disabilities
SACRAMENTO – As Californians prepare to vote in the June 5 Presidential Primary Election, California Secretary of State Debra Bowen launched the state’s first online survey to help elections officials assess and address the needs of voters with disabilities.

The Ballot Measures resources are collected and edited by the staff of the Institute of Governmental Studies Library at UC Berkeley. An archive of information on propositions from past elections is also available.

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