2006 California elections

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2006 California elections
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Registered15,837,108 [1]
Turnout56.19% (Decrease2.svg 19.85 pp) [1]

The California state elections, 2006 took place on November 7, 2006. Necessary primary elections were held on June 6. Among the elections that took place were all the seats of the California's State Assembly, 20 seats of the State Senate, seven constitutional officers, and all the seats of the Board of Equalization. Votes on retention of two Supreme Court justices and various Courts of Appeal judges were also held. Five propositions were also up for approval.

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United States Senate

United States Senate election in California, 2006 [2] [3]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Democratic Dianne Feinstein (incumbent) 5,076,289 59.43
Republican Dick Mountjoy 2,990,82235.02
Green Todd Chretien 147,0741.72
Libertarian Michael Metti133,8511.57
Peace and Freedom Marsha Feinland 117,7641.38
American Independent Don Grundmann75,3500.88
Green Kent Mesplay (write-in)1600.00
Independent Jeffrey Mackler (write-in)1080.00
Independent Lea Sherman (write-in)470.00
Independent Connor Vlakancic (write-in)110.00
Invalid or blank votes357,5834.19
Total votes8,899,059 100.00
Turnout  53.93
Democratic hold

United States House of Representatives

United States House of Representatives elections in California, 2006 [4] [3]
PartyVotesPercentageSeats+/–
Democratic 4,720,71453.05%34+1
Republican 3,329,48537.41%19–1
Libertarian 170,7111.92%00
Green 48,4450.54%00
Peace and Freedom 27,4670.31%00
American Independent 11,6940.13%00
Independent 2,7550.03%00
Invalid or blank votes603,2436.78%——
Totals8,899,059100.00%53—

Constitutional officers

Governor

California gubernatorial election, 2006 [5] [3]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican Arnold Schwarzenegger (incumbent) 4,850,157 55.9
Democratic Phil Angelides 3,376,73239.0
Green Peter Camejo 205,9952.31
Libertarian Art Olivier 114,3291.28
Peace and Freedom Janice Jordan 69,9340.79
American Independent Edward Noonan 61,9010.70
Republican Robert Newman (write-in)2190.00
Independent James Harris (write-in)460.00
Independent Donald Etkes (write-in)430.00
Independent Elisha Shapiro (write-in)430.00
Independent Vibert Greene (write-in)180.00
Independent Dealphria Tarver (write-in)60.00
Invalid or blank votes219,6432.47
Total votes8,899,059 100.00
Turnout  32.77
Republican hold

Lieutenant governor

California lieutenant governor election, 2006 [6] [3]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Democratic John Garamendi 4,189,584 47.08
Republican Tom McClintock 3,845,85843.22
Green Donna Warren239,1072.69
Libertarian Lynnette Shaw 142,8511.61
American Independent Jim King68,4460.77
Peace and Freedom Stewart Alexander 43,3190.49
Invalid or blank votes369,8944.16
Total votes8,899,059 100.00
Turnout  32.77
Democratic hold

Secretary of State

California Secretary of State election, 2006 [7] [3]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Democratic Debra Bowen 4,032,553 45.31
Republican Bruce McPherson (incumbent)3,772,95142.40
Green Forrest Hill 181,3692.04
Libertarian Gail Lightfoot171,3931.93
American Independent Glenn McMillon135,8241.53
Peace and Freedom Margie Akin91,4831.03
Invalid or blank votes513,4865.77
Total votes8,899,059 100.00
Turnout  53.93
Democratic gain from Republican

State Controller

California State Controller election, 2006 [8] [3]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Democratic John Chiang 4,232,313 47.56
Republican Tony Strickland3,360,61137.76
Green Laura Wells260,0472.92
Peace and Freedom Elizabeth Cervantes Barron 212,3832.39
Libertarian Donna Tello188,9342.12
American Independent Warren Campbell106,7611.12
Invalid or blank votes538,0106.05
Total votes8,899,059 100.00
Turnout  53.93
Democratic hold

State Treasurer

California State Treasurer election, 2006 [9] [3]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Democratic Bill Lockyer 4,523,854 50.84
Republican Claude Parrish3,095,61534.79
Libertarian Marian Smithson334,0563.75
Green Mehul Thakker201,6702.27
American Independent E. Justin Noonan93,2811.05
Peace and Freedom Jack Harrison71,7260.81
Invalid or blank votes578,8576.50
Total votes8,899,059 100.00
Turnout  53.93
Democratic hold

Attorney general

California Attorney General election, 2006 [10] [3]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Democratic Jerry Brown 4,756,184 53.45
Republican Chuck Poochigian 3,220,42936.19
Green Michael Wyman195,1302.19
Libertarian Kenneth Weissman177,4691.99
Peace and Freedom Jack Harrison100,7971.13
Invalid or blank votes449,0505.05
Total votes8,899,059 100.00
Turnout  53.93
Democratic hold

Insurance Commissioner

California Insurance Commissioner election, 2006 [11] [3]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican Steve Poizner 4,229,986 47.53
Democratic Cruz Bustamante 3,204,53636.01
Libertarian Dale Ogden305,7723.44
Green Larry Cafiero270,2183.04
Peace and Freedom Tom Condit187,6182.11
American Independent Jay Burden127,2671.43
Invalid or blank votes573,6626.45
Total votes8,899,059 100.00
Turnout  53.93
Republican gain from Democratic

Board of Equalization

Overview

California Board of Equalization elections, 2006 [12] [3]
PartyVotesPercentageSeats+/–
Democratic 4,101,84951.33%20
Republican 3,414,11742.72%20
Peace and Freedom 276,6103.46%00
Libertarian 199,3062.49%00
Invalid or blank votes907,17710.19%——
Totals8,899,059100.00%4—

District 1

2006 State Board of Equalization District 1 election [12]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Democratic Betty T. Yee 1,508,130 64.94
Republican David Neighbors677,94229.19
Libertarian Kennita Watson68,4052.95
Peace and Freedom David Campbell67,6972.92
Total votes2,322,174 100.00
Turnout  
Democratic hold

District 2

2006 State Board of Equalization District 2 election [12]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican Bill Leonard (incumbent) 1,155,308 55.75
Democratic Tim Raboy783,82937.82
Peace and Freedom Richard Perry75,4193.64
Libertarian Willard Del Michlin57,8232.79
Total votes2,072,379 100.00
Turnout  
Republican hold

District 3

2006 State Board of Equalization District 3 election [12]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican Michelle Steel 1,147,514 56.99
Democratic Mary Christian-Heising774,49938.47
Peace and Freedom Mary Finley91,4674.54
Total votes2,013,480 100.00
Turnout  
Republican hold

District 4

2006 State Board of Equalization District 4 election [12]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Democratic Judy Chu 1,035,391 65.37
Republican Glen Forsch433,35327.36
Libertarian Monica Kadera73,0784.61
Peace and Freedom Cindy Henderson42,0272.65
Total votes1,583,849 100.00
Turnout  
Democratic hold

Judicial system

Voters are asked to vote on the retention of judicial seats within the Supreme Court of California and the California Courts of Appeal. Both of the two associate justices of the Supreme Court and all 55 judges of the Courts of Appeal retained their seats.

Supreme Court

Supreme Court Associate Justice seat 1, Joyce Kennard [13]
Vote on retentionVotesPercentage
Yes4,395,47049.39%
No1,501,18316.87%
Invalid or blank votes3,002,40633.74%
Totals8,899,059100.00%
Voter turnout53.93%
Supreme Court Associate Justice seat 2, Carol Corrigan [13]
Vote on retentionVotesPercentage
Yes4,304,37648.37%
No1,483,50916.67%
Invalid or blank votes3,111,17434.96%
Totals8,899,059100.00%
Voter turnout53.93%

California Courts of Appeal

See California Courts of Appeal elections, 2006.

State Senate

There are 40 seats in the State Senate, the upper house of California's bicameral State Legislature. For this election, candidates running for even-numbered districts ran for four-year terms. The California Democratic Party maintained its majority control.

California State Senate elections, 2006 [14]
PartyVotesPercentageSeats+/–
Democratic 1,903,30754.19%250
Republican 1,450,60741.30%150
Libertarian 138,6693.95%00
Green 13,4430.38%00
Peace and Freedom 5,5730.16%00
Independent 9110.03%00
Totals3,512,510100.00%20—

State Assembly

All 80 biennially-elected seats of the State Assembly, the lower house of California's bicameral State Legislature, were up for election this year. The California Democratic Party retained control of the State Assembly.

California State Assembly elections, 2006 [15] [3]
PartyVotesPercentageSeats+/–
Democratic 4,406,60149.52%480
Republican 3,524,70239.61%32+1
Libertarian 122,0361.37%00
Peace and Freedom 29,7260.33%00
Green 22,4720.25%00
Independent 510.00%00
Vacant [A] ——0–1
Invalid or blank votes793,4718.92%——
Totals8,899,059100.00%80—
A The 67th State Assembly district was left vacant after Republican Tom Harman won a special election to fill the 35th State Senate district on June 12, 2006. There was not enough time to schedule a special election for the Assembly seat, but Republican Jim Silva succeeded him after winning this election.

Statewide ballot propositions

Thirteen propositions, including five bond measures, qualified to be listed on the general election ballot in California. All five bond measures passed, but only two non-bonds, 83 and the bond-like 84, won approval.

Proposition 1A

1A would amend the California constitution to limit the conditions under which the transfer of gasoline sales tax revenues from transportation costs to other uses may be allowed. Suspensions would be treated as loans to the General Fund which must be repaid in full, including interest, and suspensions would not be allowed more than twice every ten years. Additionally, all prior suspensions would need to be paid off before another suspension could be put into effect. Proposition 1A passed with 76.6% approval.

Proposition 1B

1B authorizes the state to sell $20 billion in bonds to fund transportation projects related to congestion, the movement of goods, air quality and transportation security. Proposition 1B passed with 61.3% approval.

Proposition 1C

1C authorizes the state to sell $2.85 billion in bonds to fund new and existing housing and development programs. Proposition 1C passed with 57.5% approval.

Proposition 1D

1D allows the state to sell $10.4 billion in bonds to fund construction and building modernization for K-12 schools and institutions of higher education. Proposition 1D passed with 56.6% approval.

Proposition 1E

1E authorizes the state to sell $4.1 billion in bonds for flood management programs. Proposition 1E passed with 64.0% approval.

Proposition 83

Increases the severity of punishments for sex crimes in several ways. It broadens the definition of certain sex offenses, lengthens penalties, prohibits probation for some crimes, eliminates early release credits for some offenses, extends parole for some specific sex offenses, and increases court-imposed fees on sex offenders. 83 is a lengthy and complex proposition, a complete summary of which can be found here. [16] Proposition 83 passed with 70.5% approval.

It effectively blocks offenders from living in the vast majority of the areas of large California cities.

Within 24 hours of its passage, its enforcement was blocked by U.S. District Judge Susan Illston, who ruled in a lawsuit filed by an existing offender based on its retroactive nature. [17]

Proposition 84

Allows the state to sell $5.4 billion in bonds to fund programs for safe water supply and quality, flood control, park improvements and natural resource protection. Proposition 84 passed with 53.8% approval.

Proposition 85

Amends the state constitution to require, except in certain circumstances, doctors to inform the parent or legal guardians of an unemancipated minor at least 48 hours before an abortion is performed on that minor; a process by which the minor can obtain a legal waiver of the notification requirement is also included in the text. Proposition 85 failed to pass with 45.9% approval.

Proposition 86

Amends the state constitution to increase the excise tax on tobacco cigarettes by $2.60 per pack, in order to fund healthcare expansion. Proposition 86 failed to pass, with 48.0% approval. [18]

Proposition 87

Imposes a tax of 1.5% to 6% on oil extracted from California (excluding offshore drilling on federally managed land) with the goal of decreasing petroleum consumption in California by 25%. The $4 billion raised by this tax would go towards research into alternative energy sources, as well as incentives for businesses and vehicle owners utilizing alternative energy and energy efficient technology. Proposition 87 failed to pass with 45.3% approval.

Proposition 88

Amends the state constitution to allow for a $50 "parcel tax" on the ownership of plots of land (with exclusions for certain elderly or disabled landowners) to provide additional public school funding. Proposition 88 failed to pass with 23.1% approval.

Proposition 89

Raises income tax on corporations and financial institutions by .2% in order to fund expanded public campaign funding for eligible state office candidates, and imposes new limits on contributions to campaigns. Proposition 89 failed to pass with 25.5% approval.

Proposition 90

Limits the ability of state or local governments to seize private land for public use, and significantly increases the compensation the government must provide to landowners if new laws result in a change in value to their property. This proposition is part of a national response to the Supreme Court case Kelo v. City of New London, in which the Court asserted the right of governments to seize land for private development if it benefits the public at large. Proposition 90 failed to pass with 47.5% approval.

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