There were 10 different propositions on the November ballot. As of early Wednesday morning, California’s Secretary of State is reporting that six have more “Yes” votes than “No” and four are likely to fail.
Propositions 2, 3, 4, 34, 35 and 36 have received more “Yes” than “No.” Of the six being approved, all but Prop 34, which addresses spending of prescription revenues, are leading by more than 55%. “Yes” on Prop 34 currently has 51.5% of the votes.
The current Riverside County vote totals are identical to the statewide results as of the day after the election.
Props 2 and 4 are the bond measures for schools and environmental projects.
Prop 3 is the state constitutional amendment which repeals Prop 8, approved in 2008, which defined marriage as a union between one man and one woman. Prop 3 declares that a "right to marry is a fundamental right" in the California Constitution.
Props 34 and 35 affect health care. Prop 34 restricts spending by health care providers meeting specified criteria. Certain health care providers will be required to spend 98% of revenues from federal discount prescription drug program on direct patient care.
Prop 35 permanently extends the existing tax on managed health care insurance plans, currently set to expire in 2026. This would provide permanent funding for Medi-Cal, California’s version of Medicaid.
Prop 36 addresses issues related to sentencing and charging suspects for various crimes. Felony charges and sentences for certain drug and theft crimes such as possession of certain drugs, including fentanyl, and for thefts under $950 are increased. Currently both are only as misdemeanors—with two prior drug or two prior theft convictions, as applicable.
Currently trailing approval are Props 5, 6, 32, and 33. Of these four, the closest race is for Prop 32, minimum wage, which has 52% against and 48% in favor. Of the other three, all have 55% opposed.
Prop 6 would have eliminated forced labor in prisons and Prop 32 would raise the State’s minimum wage. Prop 5 addresses approval of bonds for affordable housing. Prop 33 would expand local governments’ authority to enact rent control on residential property.