November 2, 2010 General Election

Statewide Democratic Candidates

Ballot Propositions

At the July Executive Board meeting, the California Democratic Party adopted the following positions: 

Proposition 19: Neutral
Changes California Law to Legalize Marijuana and Allow It to Be Regulated and Taxed.

Proposition 20: No
Redistricting of Congressional Districts.

Proposition 21: Yes
Establishes $18 Annual Vehicle License Surcharge to Help Fund State Parks and Wildlife Programs and Grants Free Admission to all State Parks to Surcharged Vehicles.

Proposition 22: No
Prohibits the State from Taking Funds Used for Transportation or Local Government Projects and Services.

Proposition 23: No
Suspends Air Pollution Control Laws Requiring Major Polluters to Report and Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions That Cause Global Warming Until Unemployment Drops Below Specified Level for Full Year.

Proposition 24: Yes
Repeals Recent Legislation That Would Allow Businesses to Carry Back Losses, Share Tax Credits, and Use a Sales-Based Income Calculation.

Proposition 25: Yes
Changes Legislative Vote Requirement to Pass a Budget from Two-Thirds to a Simple Majority. Retains Two-Thirds Vote Requirement for Taxes.

Proposition 26: No
Increases Legislative Vote Requirement to Two-Thirds for State Levies and Charges. Imposes Additional Requirement for Voters to Approve Local Levies and Charges with Limited Exceptions.

Proposition 27: Yes
Eliminates State Commission on Redistricting. Consolidates Authority for Redistricting with Elected Representatives.

* Non-partisan office - CDP endorsed candidate