Proposition 5 ballot measure to make it easier to fund affordable housing fails
A ballot measure to make it easier to fund affordable housing and other public projects in California has failed. As of Friday afternoon, Proposition 5 was 56% to 44%, a difference of 1.3 million votes, according to a tally by the Secretary of State’s Office. This measure will lower the approval standard for local bonds […]
Ballot ‘curing’ process underway in Maricopa County; here’s how it works
Phoenix (AZ Family) — Across the state, including Maricopa County, some races are still too close to call. In addition to counting votes, election officials are also “curing” them. If you choose to vote early, rectification is the process by which your county elections team allows voters to correct problems by signing the green affidavit […]
As progressive ballot measures fail, California’s identity questioned
On election night, it was no surprise that a solid majority of California voters chose Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris over former President Trump. But the results from the list of ballot measures told a more complicated story in a state known for its liberal leanings. Voters overwhelmingly support a bill that would undo a […]
Left-Wing DA In District Where Laken Riley Was Murdered Takes Huge Loss At Ballot Box
The district attorney for the county where Laken Riley was killed lost to an independent challenger, according to multiple reports. Democratic District Attorney Deborah Gonzalez, who covers Athens-Clarke and Oconee counties, lost the race to independent challenger Kalki Yaramanchili by a wide margin. According to unofficial vote tally and multiple report. Gonzalez campaigned on a […]
‘Victory For Life’: Red States Hold Off Pro-Abortion Sweep In Ballot Initiatives
Pro-life groups are celebrating a victory after Florida, Nebraska and South Dakota rejected bills enshrining the right to abortion in their constitutions, halting the spread of the issue nationwide. Seven other states have approved measures enshrining the right to abortion in their constitutions: Arizona, Colorado, Maryland, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, and New York. According to to […]
Nevada Passes Ballot Initiative Paving The Way For Voter Identification
A Nevada ballot measure requiring voter identification checks is expected to pass, paving the way for an amendment to the state constitution, according to multiple reports. Nevada Question 7 proposed It would require voters to show a photo ID if they are voting in person, and to provide personal information such as their driver’s license […]
Prop. 33, the rent control statewide ballot measure, trailed Tuesday night
Efforts to allow stronger rent control laws in California were overtaken by early returns Tuesday, potentially marking the third time in recent years such a measure has been rejected. If voters had approved Proposition 33, cities and counties would have been able to pass stricter rent control laws than they currently have. The state law, […]
California Voters Reverse Decade-Old Crime Ballot Measure, Opting To Crackdown On Retail Theft, Drugs
California has voted to pass a ballot measure aimed at reducing retail theft and drug use in the state, rescinding a decade-old measure, according to The Associated Press and multiple sources. Proposition 36 is expected to increase penalties for retail theft and drug possession, while requiring treatment for certain drug offenders. According to to the […]
California voters approve anti-crime ballot measure Prop. 36
California voters on Tuesday voted to move away from recent progressive policies that critics blame for a rise in illegality, imposing harsher penalties for repeat thefts and crimes related to fentanyl in November. Approved the ballot measure. The Associated Press declared Prop. 36 a success about an hour after voting ended, indicating strong voter support […]
Sweeping Number Of States Vote To Enact Ballot Measures Banning Non-Citizen Voting
Voters across the country on Tuesday voted in favor of state laws banning non-citizens from voting in elections, multiple media reported. Non-referendums are a concern among some critics, as many states allow them. participate Eight states on Tuesday announced constitutional bans on noncitizens from participating in their respective state and local elections in certain jurisdictions, […]
