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November 4, 2014 Election

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County Results as of Nov 24 12:43pm, 100.0% of Precincts Reporting (190/190)
40.5% Countywide Voter Turnout (38,672/95,452)
Statewide Results as of Dec 10 1:47pm, 100.0% of Precincts Reporting (24435/24435)
42.2% Statewide Voter Turnout (7,513,972/17,803,823)

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    State Executive

    GovernorClick here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites

    Lieutenant GovernorClick here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites

    • Gavin Newsom, Democratic
      4,107,051 votes 57.2%
    • Ron Nehring, Republican
      3,078,039 votes 42.8%

    Secretary of StateClick here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites

    ControllerClick here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites

    TreasurerClick here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites

    • John Chiang, Democratic
      4,176,793 votes 58.8%
    • Greg Conlon, Republican
      2,925,895 votes 41.2%

    Attorney GeneralClick here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites

    Insurance CommissionerClick here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites

    • Dave Jones, Democratic
      4,038,165 votes 57.5%
    • Ted Gaines, Republican
      2,981,951 votes 42.5%

    State Superintendent of Public InstructionClick here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites

    State Board of Equalization; District 1Click here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites

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    US Congress

    United States Representative; District 16Click here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites

    • Jim Costa, Democratic
      46,277 votes 50.7%
    • Johnny Tacherra, Republican
      44,943 votes 49.3%

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    State Legislature

    State Senator; District 12Click here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites

    • Anthony Cannella, Republican
      74,988 votes 60.5%
    • Shawn K. Bagley, Democratic
      49,039 votes 39.5%

    Member of the State Assembly; District 21Click here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites

    • Adam Gray, Democratic
      34,931 votes 53.4%
    • Jack Mobley, Republican
      30,499 votes 46.6%

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    Judicial

    California Supreme CourtClick here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites (Yes/No)

    Justice, California State Court of Appeal; District 5Click here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites (Yes/No)

    • Stephen J. Kane
      69.8% Yes (309,173) 30.2% No (133,645)
    • Donald R. Franson, Jr.
      68.5% Yes (304,351) 31.5% No (139,894)
    • Dennis A. Cornell
      67.0% Yes (298,983) 33.0% No (147,009)
    • Gene M. Gomes
      60.4% Yes (271,321) 39.6% No (177,986)
    • Rosendo Peña, Jr.
      55.8% Yes (251,413) 44.2% No (199,531)

    State Propositions

    Proposition 1 Water Quality, Supply, and Infrastructure Improvement Act of 2014
    Pass: 4,771,350 / 67.1% Yes votes ...... 2,336,676 / 32.9% No votes
    Should the state sell $7.1 billion in additional general obligation bonds--as well as redirect $425 million in unsold general obligation bonds that were previously approved by voters for resource-related uses--to fund various water-related programs?

    Proposition 2 State Budget. Budget Stabilization Account
    Pass: 4,831,045 / 69.1% Yes votes ...... 2,158,004 / 30.9% No votes
    Should the State Constitution be amended to change how the state pays down debt and saves money in reserves?

    Proposition 45 Healthcare Insurance. Rate Changes
    Fail: 2,917,882 / 41.1% Yes votes ...... 4,184,416 / 58.9% No votes
    Should changes in some health insurance rates require the Insurance Commissioner's approval before going into effect?

    Proposition 46 Drug and Alcohol Testing of Doctors. Medical Negligence Lawsuits
    Fail: 2,376,817 / 33.2% Yes votes ...... 4,774,364 / 66.8% No votes
    Should California require random drug testing of doctors, require doctors to check a statewide database before prescribing certain drugs, and raise the cap on noneconomic damages in medical negligence lawsuits?

    Proposition 47 Criminal Sentences. Misdemeanor Penalties
    Pass: 4,238,156 / 59.6% Yes votes ...... 2,871,943 / 40.4% No votes
    Should the penalties for certain offenders convicted of nonserious, nonviolent crimes be reduced from felonies to misdemeanors?

    Proposition 48 Indian Gaming Compacts
    Fail: 2,702,157 / 39.0% Yes votes ...... 4,219,881 / 61.0% No votes
    Should the tribal gaming compacts negotiated by Governor Brown with the North Fork and Wiyot Tribes and ratified by legislative statute be allowed to go into effect?

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