2008 California elections

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November 2008 California elections
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  Jun 2008 November 4, 2008 2009  
Registered17,304,091 [1]
Turnout79.42% (Increase2.svg 23.23 pp) [1]

Elections were held in California on November 4, 2008. Among the elections taking place were those for the office of President of the United States, all the seats of California's delegation to the House of Representatives, all of the seats of the State Assembly, and all of the odd-numbered seats of the State Senate. Twelve propositions also appeared on the ballot. Numerous local elections also took place throughout the state. [2] [3]

Contents

President

United States presidential election in California, 2008 [4]
PartyCandidateRunning mateVotesPercentageElectoral votes
Democratic Barack Obama Joe Biden 8,274,47361.01%55
Republican John McCain Sarah Palin 5,011,78136.95%0
Peace and Freedom Ralph Nader Matt Gonzalez 108,3810.80%0
Libertarian Bob Barr Wayne Allyn Root 67,5820.50%0
American Independent Alan Keyes Brian Rohrbough40,6730.30%0
Green Cynthia McKinney Rosa Clemente 38,7740.29%0
Independent Ron Paul (write-in)Gail Lightfoot17,0060.13%0
Independent Chuck Baldwin (write-in)Darrell Castle3,1450.02%0
Independent James Harris (write-in) Alyson Kennedy 490.00%0
Independent Frank Moore (write-in) Susan Block 360.00%0
Valid votes13,561,90098.68%
Invalid or blank votes181,2771.32%
Totals13,743,177100.00%55
Voter turnout79.42%

United States House of Representatives

All 53 seats of the United States House of Representatives in California were up for election. Before and after the election, 34 seats were under Democratic control and 19 were under Republican control.

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United States House of Representatives elections in California, 2008 [4]
PartyVotesPercentageSeats+/–
Democratic 7,380,82559.90%340
Republican 4,515,92536.65%190
Libertarian 220,1181.79%00
Independent 90,3400.73%00
Green 60,9260.49%00
Peace and Freedom 47,6590.39%00
American Independent 6,2860.05%00
Valid votes12,322,07989.66%
Invalid or blank votes1,421,09810.34%
Totals13,743,177100.00%53
Voter turnout79.42%

California State Senate

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The California State Senate is the upper house of California's bicameral State Legislature. There are a total of 40 seats and only the 20 odd-numbered ones were up for election. The Democratic Party maintained a majority of 25, with the remaining 15 seats under the control of the Republican Party. Neither party lost or gained any seats.

California State Senate elections, 2008 [4]
PartyVotesPercentageSeats
up
Seats
not up
Total
seats
+/–
Democratic 3,786,20455.06%1114250
Republican 2,837,36141.27%96150
Independent 131,2481.91%0000
Libertarian 94,1321.37%0000
Peace and Freedom 26,9960.39%0000
Totals6,875,941100.00%202040
Voter turnout72.60%

California State Assembly

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The California State Assembly is the lower house of California's State Legislature. All 80 seats were up for election every two years. Before the election, the Democrats controlled 48 seats, while the Republicans controlled 32. After the election, the Democrats increased its majority to 51, while the Republican minority shrank to 29. A total of five seats changed parties: four to the Democrats and one to the Republicans.

California State Assembly elections, 2008 [4]
PartyVotesPercentageSeats+/–
Democratic 6,905,21957.80%51+3
Republican 4,830,25240.43%29–3
Libertarian 171,3241.43%00
Peace and Freedom 33,2120.28%00
Green 6,5050.05%00
Independent 270.00%00
Valid votes11,946,53986.93%
Invalid or blank votes1,796,63813.07%
Totals13,743,177100.00%80
Voter turnout79.42%

Propositions

Proposition 1A

2008 California Proposition 1A results map by county.svg

Proposition 1A is a bond measure to fund the California High-Speed Rail line from Los Angeles to San Francisco.

Proposition 1A [4]
ChoiceVotes%
Check-71-128-204-brightblue.svg Yes6,680,48552.62
No6,015,94447.38
Valid votes12,696,42992.38
Invalid or blank votes1,046,7487.62
Total votes13,743,177100.00

Proposition 2

2008 California Proposition 2 results map by county.svg

Proposition 2 is an initiative statute regarding standards for confining farm animals.

Proposition 2 [4]
ChoiceVotes%
Check-71-128-204-brightblue.svg Yes8,203,76963.42
No4,731,73836.58
Valid votes12,935,50794.12
Invalid or blank votes807,6705.88
Total votes13,743,177100.00

Proposition 3

2008 California Proposition 3 results map by county.svg

Proposition 3 is an initiative statute that authorizes children's hospital bonds and grants.

Proposition 3 [4]
ChoiceVotes%
Check-71-128-204-brightblue.svg Yes6,984,31955.26
No5,654,58644.74
Valid votes12,638,90591.96
Invalid or blank votes1,104,2728.04
Total votes13,743,177100.00

Proposition 4

2008 California Proposition 4 results map by county.svg

Proposition 4 is an initiative constitutional amendment regarding waiting periods and parental notification before termination of a minor's pregnancy.

Proposition 4 [4]
ChoiceVotes%
Light brown x.svg No6,728,47851.96
Yes6,220,47348.04
Valid votes12,948,95194.22
Invalid or blank votes794,2265.78
Total votes13,743,177100.00

Proposition 5

2008 California Proposition 5 results map by county.svg

Proposition 5 is an initiative statute regarding nonviolent offenders, sentencing, parole, and rehabilitation.

Proposition 5 [4]
ChoiceVotes%
Light brown x.svg No7,566,78359.48
Yes5,155,20640.52
Valid votes12,721,98992.57
Invalid or blank votes1,021,1887.43
Total votes13,743,177100.00

Proposition 6

2008 California Proposition 6 results map by county.svg

Proposition 6 is an initiative statute regarding criminal penalties and public safety funding.

Proposition 6 [4]
ChoiceVotes%
Light brown x.svg No8,559,64769.12
Yes3,824,37230.88
Valid votes12,384,01990.11
Invalid or blank votes1,359,1589.89
Total votes13,743,177100.00

Proposition 7

2008 California Proposition 7 results map by county.svg

Proposition 7 is an initiative statute regarding renewable energy.

Proposition 7 [4]
ChoiceVotes%
Light brown x.svg No8,155,18164.43
Yes4,502,23535.57
Valid votes12,657,41692.10
Invalid or blank votes1,085,7617.90
Total votes13,743,177100.00

Proposition 8

2008 California Proposition 8 results map by county.svg

Proposition 8 is an initiative constitutional amendment that would ban same-sex marriage in California. [5]

Proposition 8 [4]
ChoiceVotes%
Check-71-128-204-brightblue.svg Yes7,001,08452.24
No6,401,48247.76
Valid votes13,402,56697.52
Invalid or blank votes340,6112.48
Total votes13,743,177100.00

Proposition 9

2008 California Proposition 9 results map by county.svg

Proposition 9 is an initiative constitutional amendment and statute that deals with the criminal justice system, victims' rights, and parole.

Proposition 9 [4]
ChoiceVotes%
Check-71-128-204-brightblue.svg Yes6,682,46553.84
No5,728,96846.16
Valid votes12,411,43390.31
Invalid or blank votes1,331,7449.69
Total votes13,743,177100.00

Proposition 10

2008 California Proposition 10 results map by county.svg

Proposition 10 is an initiative statute that authorizes bonds for alternative fuel vehicles and renewable energy.

Proposition 10 [4]
ChoiceVotes%
Light brown x.svg No7,464,15459.41
Yes5,098,66640.59
Valid votes12,562,82091.41
Invalid or blank votes1,180,3578.59
Total votes13,743,177100.00

Proposition 11

2008 California Proposition 11 results map by county.svg

Proposition 11 is an initiative constitutional amendment and statute that deals with redistricting.

Proposition 11 [4]
ChoiceVotes%
Check-71-128-204-brightblue.svg Yes6,095,03350.82
No5,897,65549.18
Valid votes11,992,68887.26
Invalid or blank votes1,750,48912.74
Total votes13,743,177100.00

Proposition 12

2008 California Proposition 12 results map by county.svg

Proposition 12 is a bond measure that would assist veterans with buying property.

Proposition 12 [4]
ChoiceVotes%
Check-71-128-204-brightblue.svg Yes7,807,63063.53
No4,481,19636.47
Valid votes12,288,82689.42
Invalid or blank votes1,454,35110.58
Total votes13,743,177100.00

See also

References

  1. 1 2 "Historical Voter Registration and Participation" (PDF). California Secretary of State.
  2. "2008 California Election Calendar". California Secretary of State. Archived from the original on June 5, 2008. Retrieved June 6, 2008.
  3. "2008 Ballot Measure Update". California Secretary of State. August 5, 2008. Archived from the original on June 17, 2009. Retrieved June 6, 2008.
  4. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 "Statement of Vote: 2008 General Election" (PDF). California Secretary of State. December 13, 2008. Archived from the original (PDF) on October 18, 2012. Retrieved December 14, 2008.
  5. Emerald, Ashton (2009). The $20 Million Mormon Opposition to Same-Sex Marriage: The Why Behind LDS Opposition to Prop 8. ISBN   978-1520581095.