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November 6, 2012 Election

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County Results as of Dec 17 1:47pm, 100.0% of Precincts Reporting (597/597)
73.0% Countywide Voter Turnout (364,875/500,107)
Statewide Results as of Dec 3 4:58pm, 100.0% of Precincts Reporting (24491/24491)
71.3% Statewide Voter Turnout (13,013,098/18,245,970)

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    • President

    President/Vice President of the United StatesClick here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites

    US Congress

    United States SenatorClick here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites

    • Dianne Feinstein, Democratic
      7,748,994 votes 62.5%
    • Elizabeth Emken, Republican
      4,650,994 votes 37.5%

    United States Representative; District 12Click here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites

    • Nancy Pelosi, Democratic
      253,709 votes 85.1%
    • John Dennis, Republican
      44,478 votes 14.9%

    United States Representative; District 14Click here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites

    State Senate

    State Senator; District 11Click here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites

    • Mark Leno, Democratic
      303,241 votes 84.7%
    • Harmeet K. Dhillon, Republican
      54,887 votes 15.3%

    State Assembly

    Member of the State Assembly; District 19Click here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites

    • Phil Ting, Democratic
      92,858 votes 58.4%
    • Michael Breyer, Democratic
      66,200 votes 41.6%

    Member of the State Assembly; District 17Click here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites

    • Tom Ammiano, Democratic
      161,124 votes 86.2%
    • Jason P. Clark, Republican
      25,728 votes 13.8%

    County

    Board of Supervisors; County of San Francisco; Supervisorial District 1Click here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites
    First ranked choice applies

    Board of Supervisors; County of San Francisco; Supervisorial District 3Click here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites
    First ranked choice applies

    Board of Supervisors; County of San Francisco; Supervisorial District 5Click here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites
    Ranked choice votes not yet available

    Board of Supervisors; County of San Francisco; Supervisorial District 7Click here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites
    Ranked choice votes not yet available

    Board of Supervisors; County of San Francisco; Supervisorial District 9Click here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites
    First ranked choice applies

    • David Campos
      24044 votes 95.08%
    • Bud Ryerson (Write-in)
      181 votes 0.72%
    • (1063 Total Other Write-In Votes 4.2%)

    Board of Supervisors; County of San Francisco; Supervisorial District 11Click here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites
    First ranked choice applies

    • John Avalos
      17748 votes 94.25%
    • (1083 Total Other Write-In Votes 5.75%)

    Special District

    San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit Director; San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District; District 7Click here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites

    • Zakhary Mallett
      37,034 votes 35.2%
    • Lynette Sweet
      33,151 votes 31.5%
    • Maria Alegria
      19,668 votes 18.7%
    • Margaret L. Gordon
      14,715 votes 14.0%
    • Sonja Trauss (Write-in)
    • (689 Total Other Write-In Votes 0.7%)

    San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit Director; San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District; District 9Click here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites

    • Tom Radulovich
      88115 votes 73.92%
    • Luke Lucas
      17785 votes 14.92%
    • Peter Klivans
      12574 votes 10.55%
    • (730 Total Other Write-In Votes 0.61%)

    School

    Member, County Board of Education; County of San FranciscoClick here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites (4 Elected)

    Member, Community College Board; County of San FranciscoClick here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites (4 Elected)

    State Propositions

    Proposition 30 Temporary Taxes to Fund Education. Guaranteed Local Public Safety Funding
    Pass: 6,902,562 / 55.3% Yes votes ...... 5,584,785 / 44.7% No votes
    Should the California Constitution be amended to (a) temporarily increase sales and personal income tax rates; (b) guarantee certain revenue transfers to local governments; and (c) eliminate state funding of certain mandates to local governments?

    Proposition 31 State Budget. State and Local Government
    Fail: 4,579,061 / 39.5% Yes votes ...... 7,014,491 / 60.5% No votes
    Should the state constitution and law be amended to require government performance reviews and two-year budget cycles, to prohibit the Legislature from creating certain expenditures unless offsetting revenues or spending cuts are identified, and to make changes in certain responsibilities of local governament, the Legislature and the Governor?

    Proposition 32 Political Contributions by Payroll Deduction. Contributions to Candidates
    Fail: 5,328,207 / 43.4% Yes votes ...... 6,940,282 / 56.6% No votes
    Should unions, corporations, government contractors and state and local government employers be prohibited from using payroll-deducted funds, or in some instances their own funds, for political expenditures?

    Proposition 33 Auto Insurance Companies. Prices Based on Driver's History of Insurance Coverage
    Fail: 5,441,219 / 45.1% Yes votes ...... 6,633,713 / 54.9% No votes
    Should automobile insurance companies be permitted to offer a discount to drivers who have continuously maintained their insurance coverage, even if they change their insurance company?

    Proposition 34 Death Penalty
    Fail: 5,885,080 / 48.0% Yes votes ...... 6,372,996 / 52.0% No votes
    Should the death penalty be repealed and replaced with life imprisonment without possibility of parole when someone is convicted of murder with specified special circumstances?

    Proposition 35 Human Trafficking. Penalties
    Pass: 9,935,574 / 81.4% Yes votes ...... 2,277,560 / 18.6% No votes
    Should the definition of human trafficking be expanded, penalties for traffickers be increased, convicted sexual traffickers be required to register as sex offenders, and additional training for law enforcement officers be required?

    Proposition 36 Three Strikes Law. Repeat Felony Offenders. Penalties
    Pass: 8,447,576 / 69.3% Yes votes ...... 3,750,222 / 30.7% No votes
    Should California law be amended to provide that a life sentence should not be imposed for a third felony conviction unless the third conviction is for a serious or violent felony?

    Proposition 37 Genetically Engineered Foods. Labeling
    Fail: 5,986,652 / 48.5% Yes votes ...... 6,365,236 / 51.5% No votes
    Should labeling be required on foods containing genetically modified ingredients when such foods (whether raw or processed, plant or animal) are offered for sale to consumers in California?

    Proposition 38 Tax to Fund Education and Early Childhood Programs
    Fail: 3,485,443 / 28.7% Yes votes ...... 8,671,851 / 71.3% No votes
    Should California's personal income tax rates be increased during 2013-24 to provide funds for public schools, early childhood education programs, and state debt payments?

    Proposition 39 Tax Treatment for Multistate Businesses. Clean Energy and Energy Efficiency Funding
    Pass: 7,273,367 / 61.0% Yes votes ...... 4,641,745 / 39.0% No votes
    Should the California tax code be changed to require multistate firms to pay income taxes based on a percentage of their sales in California, with roughly half of the resulting tax increase to be used to fund clean/efficient energy projects for five years?

    Proposition 40 Redistricting. State Senate Districts
    Pass: 8,235,698 / 71.9% Yes votes ...... 3,215,335 / 28.1% No votes
    Should the current state Senate districts be retained?

    Local Propositions

    Proposition A City College Parcel Tax -- San Francisco County (Parcel Tax - 2/3 Approval Required)
    Pass: 242410 / 72.9% Yes votes ...... 90134 / 27.1% No votes
    To provide City College of San Francisco with funds the State cannot take away; offset budget cuts; prevent layoffs; provide an affordable, quality education for students; maintain essential courses including, but not limited to, writing, math, science, and other general education; prepare students for four-year universities; provide workforce training including, but not limited to, nursing, engineering, technology, and business; and keep college libraries, student support services, and other instructional support open and up to date; shall the San Francisco Community College District levy 79 dollars per parcel annually for eight years requiring independent audits and citizen oversight?

    Proposition B Clean and Safe Neighborhood Parks Bond -- San Francisco County (Bond - 2/3 Approval Required)
    Pass: 242404 / 72.11% Yes votes ...... 93735 / 27.89% No votes
    SAN FRANCISCO CLEAN AND SAFE NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS BOND, To improve the safety and quality of neighborhood parks across the city and waterfront open spaces, enhance water quality and clean up environmental contamination along the Bay, replace unsafe playgrounds, fix restrooms, improve access for the disabled, and ensure the seismic safety of park and recreation facilities, shall the City and County of San Francisco issue $195 million dollars in General Obligation bonds, subject to independent oversight and regular audits?

    Proposition C Housing Trust Fund -- San Francisco County (Charter Amendment - Majority Approval Required)
    Pass: 211674 / 65.15% Yes votes ...... 113214 / 34.85% No votes
    Shall the City amend its Charter to: create a Housing Trust Fund that supports affordable housing for low-income and moderate-income households; and change the affordable housing requirements imposed on some private residential developments?

    Proposition D Consolidating Odd-Year Municipal Elections -- San Francisco County (Charter Amendment - Majority Approval Required)
    Pass: 263642 / 83.2% Yes votes ...... 53252 / 16.8% No votes
    Shall the City amend its Charter to change the election cycle for City Attorney and Treasurer so that these officers would be elected at the same time as the Mayor, Sheriff and District Attorney?

    Proposition E Gross Receipts Tax -- San Francisco County (Ordinance - Majority Approval Required)
    Pass: 223887 / 70.75% Yes votes ...... 92577 / 29.25% No votes
    Shall the City: create a gross receipts tax designed to eliminate or reduce the tax on payroll costs; and increase business registration fees?

    Proposition F Water and Environment Plan -- San Francisco County (Ordinance - Majority Approval Required)
    Fail: 74885 / 23.1% Yes votes ...... 249304 / 76.9% No votes
    Shall the City prepare a two-phase plan that evaluates how to drain the Hetch Hetchy Reservoir so that it can be restored by the National Park Service and identifies replacement water and power sources?

    Proposition G Policy Opposing Corporate Personhood -- San Francisco County (Declaration of Policy - Majority Approval Required)
    Pass: 260595 / 80.99% Yes votes ...... 61181 / 19.01% No votes
    Shall it be City policy that corporations should not have the same constitutional rights as human beings and should be subject to political spending limits?

    The order of the contests and candidates on this ballot representation is NOT necessarily the same as your county's official ballot.
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