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

Secretary of State Bowen Announces Certified List of 52nd Assembly District Candidates
SACRAMENTO - Secretary of State Debra Bowen today announced the certified list of candidates who will appear on the July 23 Special Primary Election ballot for the 52nd Assembly District.
Secretary of State's Office to Conduct Randomized Alphabet Drawing for Assembly District 52 Special Election
Secretary of State Debra Bowen's office will hold a randomized alphabet drawing to determine the order in which candidates' names will appear on the July 23 special primary election ballots and, if necessary, the September 24 special run-off election ballots in the 52nd Assembly District.
Oil and Natural Gas Tax Initiative Enters Circulation
SACRAMENTO - Secretary of State Debra Bowen today announced that the proponent of a new initiative may begin collecting petition signatures for his measure.

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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