Combined ballot

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California Supreme Court (Yes/No)

• Kathryn Mickle Werdegar
  72.6% Yes (3,763,889) 27.4% No (1,422,314)
• Mariano-Florentino Cuéllar
  67.7% Yes (3,605,251) 32.3% No (1,717,099)
• Goodwin Liu
  67.1% Yes (3,582,407) 32.9% No (1,755,381)

Justice, California State Court of Appeal; District 1, Division 1 (Yes/No)

• Kathleen M. Banke
  78.8% Yes (711,880) 21.2% No (191,835)
• Jim Humes
  75.4% Yes (678,936) 24.6% No (222,069)

Justice, California State Court of Appeal; District 1, Division 2 (Yes/No)

• Therese M. Stewart
  77.4% Yes (694,245) 22.6% No (203,244)
• J. Anthony Kline
  75.3% Yes (673,648) 24.7% No (221,496)

Justice, California State Court of Appeal; District 1, Division 3 (Yes/No)

• Martin J. Jenkins
  77.6% Yes (681,706) 22.4% No (196,509)
• Stuart R. Pollak
  74.5% Yes (658,378) 25.5% No (225,341)

Justice, California State Court of Appeal; District 1, Division 4 (Yes/No)

• Ignazio John Ruvolo
  73.9% Yes (652,306) 26.1% No (230,810)

Justice, California State Court of Appeal; District 1, Division 5 (Yes/No)

• Mark B. Simons
  77.9% Yes (679,701) 22.1% No (193,324)
• Terence L. Bruiniers
  75.2% Yes (652,731) 24.8% No (215,679)

State Executive

Governor

• Edmund G. "Jerry" Brown, Democratic
  4,388,368 votes 60.0%
• Neel Kashkari, Republican
  2,929,213 votes 40.0%

Lieutenant Governor

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

Secretary of State

• Alex Padilla, Democratic
  3,799,711 votes 53.6%
• Pete Peterson, Republican
  3,285,334 votes 46.4%

Controller

• Betty T. Yee, Democratic
  3,810,304 votes 54.0%
• Ashley Swearengin, Republican
  3,249,668 votes 46.0%

Treasurer

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

Attorney General

• Kamala D. Harris, Democratic
  4,102,649 votes 57.5%
• Ronald Gold, Republican
  3,033,476 votes 42.5%

Insurance Commissioner

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

State Board of Equalization; District 2

• Fiona Ma, Democratic
  1,448,657 votes 68.7%
• James E. Theis, Republican
  660,973 votes 31.3%

State Superintendent of Public Instruction

• Tom Torlakson
  3,167,212 votes 52.1%
• Marshall Tuck
  2,906,989 votes 47.9%

United States Representative; District 2

• Jared Huffman, Democratic
  163,124 votes 75.0%
• Dale K. Mensing, Republican
  54,400 votes 25.0%

State Legislature

State Senator; District 2

• Mike McGuire, Democratic
  188,142 votes 70.0%
• Lawrence R. Wiesner, Republican
  80,778 votes 30.0%

Member of the State Assembly; District 10

• Marc Levine, Democratic
  105,636 votes 74.6%
• Gregory Allen, Republican
  35,999 votes 25.4%

School

Member; Sonoma County Board of Education; Trustee Area 2

• Peter S. Kostas
  19,603 votes 83.5%
• Daniel A. Drummond
  3,803 votes 16.2%
• (81 Total Other Write-In Votes 0.3%)

Trustee; Sonoma Community College District; Trustee Area 2

• Maggie Fishman
  11,401 votes 56.9%
• Kathleen Doyle
  8,592 votes 42.9%
• (43 Total Other Write-In Votes 0.2%)

Board Member; Petaluma Joint Union High School District (3 Elected)

• Michael J. Baddeley
  11,090 votes 22.2%
• Sheri N.W. Chlebowski
  10,832 votes 21.7%
• Phoebe Ellis
  10,693 votes 21.4%
• Steven Cozza
  10,598 votes 21.2%
• Gonzalo Romo
  6,745 votes 13.5%
• (74 Total Other Write-In Votes 0.1%)

Board Member; Bolinas-Stinson Union School District (3 Elected)

• Nathan Mols Siedman
  602 votes 31.16%
• Stephen Arthur Marcotte
  487 votes 25.21%
• Jennifer Kovace Pfeiffer
  422 votes 21.84%
• Christine Cunha
  415 votes 21.48%
• (6 Total Other Write-In Votes 0.31%)

City

Council Member; City of Sausalito (2 Elected)

• Jill J. Hoffman
  1734 votes 37.52%
• Herb Weiner
  1494 votes 32.33%
• Jonathan Leone
  1359 votes 29.41%
• (34 Total Other Write-In Votes 0.74%)

Special District

Board Member; Marin Healthcare District (3 Elected)

• Jennifer Rienks
  32257 votes 25.74%
• Larry A. Bedard
  28362 votes 22.63%
• Jennifer L. Hershon
  24708 votes 19.72%
• Michael W. Whipple
  19396 votes 15.48%
• Evelyn M. Foster
  10465 votes 8.35%
• Joseph "Joe" Salama
  9827 votes 7.84%
• (299 Total Other Write-In Votes 0.24%)

Board Member; Marin Municipal Water District; District 3

• Larry Bragman
  6934 votes 51.63%
• Liza Crosse
  6474 votes 48.20%
• (23 Total Other Write-In Votes 0.17%)

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?

Measure A Marin Emergency Communications and 911 Response -- County of Marin (Special Parcel Tax - 2/3 Approval Required)
Pass: 57022 / 67.14% Yes votes ...... 27913 / 32.86% No votes

Marin County Emergency Communications and 911 Response Measure. To replace Marin County's aging emergency communications system; reduce 911 response times; improve communications reliability during earthquakes, floods, fires, and other disasters; and ensure reliable com munications among police, fire, and paramedic first responders throughout Marin County, shall an ordinance be adopted authorizing an annual parcel tax for 20 years based on land use, including $29 per single-family home, with public audits, expenditure reports, citizen

Measure B School Bond to Fund Improvements -- Bolinas-Stinson Union School District (Bond Measure - 55% Approval Required)
Fail: 451 / 49.72% Yes votes ...... 456 / 50.28% No votes

To improve the quality of education with funding that cannot be taken by the state; improve student access to instructional technology; make health, safety and handicapped accessibility improvements; modernize outdated classrooms, restrooms, and school facilities; and renovate the multi-purpose room; shall the Bolinas-Stinson Union School District issue $9,000,000 of bonds at legal interest rates, have an independent citizens' oversight committee and have no money used for administrative or teacher salaries?

Measure C Bond Measure Election -- Dixie School District (Upgrade and Repair Schools - 55% Approval Required)
Pass: 6083 / 74.56% Yes votes ...... 2075 / 25.44% No votes

To upgrade and repair schools with local funding that cannot be taken by the State, shall Dixie Elementary School District: update aging classrooms and instructional technology; provide updated middle school science class rooms; upgrade electrical wiring to current safety codes; improve campus safety and security; repair, construct, acquire, equip, classrooms, sites, facilities, by issuing $30 million of bonds at legal rates, with citizen oversight, no money for administrators, salaries, benefits or pensions and all funds used for local schools?

Measure D Facilities Improvement Bond -- Kentfield School District (Bond Measure - 55% Approval Required)
Pass: 3314 / 70.92% Yes votes ...... 1359 / 29.08% No votes

MEASURE D: To improve educational facilities with funding that cannot be taken by the State; modernize, renovate, and/or construct classrooms, restrooms and school facilities to reduce student overcrowding; enhance student access to technology; make health and safety improvements; and replace outdated windows and heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning systems, shall the Kentfield School District issue $30,000,000 of bonds at legal interest rates, have an independent citizens' oversight committee and have no bond money used for administrator salaries?

Measure E Special Parcel Tax to Support Academic Programs -- Ross School District (Parcel Tax - 2/3 Approval Required)
Pass: 930 / 75.55% Yes votes ...... 301 / 24.45% No votes

Ross School District Special Parcel Tax. To support high quality, innovative academic programs; attract and retain highly qualified teachers; maintain low student-to-teacher ratios; support the visual and performing arts and technology integration; and offset funding cuts by the State; shall the Ross School District renew its existing education parcel tax for eight years, with a one-time increase of $184, maintaining 3% annual adjustments, all funds staying local, with exemptions for property owners aged 65 and older?

Measure H Santa Rosa Junior College Job Training Measure -- Sonoma Community College District Trustee Area 2 (Bond Measure - 55% Approval Required)
Fail: 69 / 53.49% Yes votes ...... 60 / 46.51% No votes

Santa Rosa Junior College affordable local education, job training Measure. To upgrade facilities, prepare students for careers/ university transfer, attract quality faculty, keep SRJC current, improve student access, upgrade classrooms/ labs/technology for 21st Century science/math skills, modernize career education facilities for vocational engineering, nursing, public safety, agriculture, jobs, meet earthquake/fire codes, acquire, construct/repair classrooms, facilities, sites/equipment, shall Sonoma County Junior College District issue $410,000,000 in bonds at legal rates with citizens' oversight, annual audits?

Measure I Emergency Services Special Tax -- Town of Corte Madera (Special Tax - 2/3 Approval Required)
Pass: 2551 / 74.88% Yes votes ...... 856 / 25.12% No votes

In order to continue existing emergency services in the Town of Corte Madera, shall there be a continuation of the special tax for paramedic and/or emergency medical services for four more years at the annual amount of $75.00 per residence and per 1,000 square feet of floor area for nonresidential uses for fiscal years 2015-2016 through 2018-2019, with the appropriations limit increasing by the amount of said tax?

Measure J 5-Year Renewal of Fairfax General Tax -- Town of Fairfax (Annual General Tax - 2/3 Approval Required)
Pass: 2272 / 72.26% Yes votes ...... 872 / 27.74% No votes

Shall an ordinance combining Fairfax's existing $50 annual general tax with our $125 special tax and a $20 increase be adopted approving a five-year renewal of the special Fairfax municipal services tax of $195 annually for each business occupancy and dwelling unit, in order to: Keep our local Police Station open 24/7; Maintain Fire Depart ment services; Provide funding for Public Works/safety projects; Enhance Youth and Senior programs;

Measure K Increase of a 4-Year Special Tax for Paramedic Services -- Town of Fairfax (2/3 Approval Required)
Pass: 2259 / 72.54% Yes votes ...... 855 / 27.46% No votes

Shall there be a continuation of the four year special tax for paramedic services in the amount of $57 in the first year and raising the tax $6 annually to a maximum of $75 per taxable living unit, or per 1,500 square feet of structure on a developed parcel in non-residential use, with the appropriations limit increased by the amount of said tax for the next four years?

Measure L Continuation of Special Tax -- City of Larkspur (Special Tax - 2/3 Approval Required)
Pass: 3198 / 68.82% Yes votes ...... 1449 / 31.18% No votes

Shall there be a continuation of the four year special tax for paramedic services in the amount of $57 in the first year and raising the tax $6 annually to a maximum of $75 per taxable living unit, or per 1,500 square feet of structure on a developed parcel in non-residential use, with the appropriations limit increased by the amount of said tax for the next four years?

Measure M Special tax for paramedic services -- Town of Ross (2/3 Approval Required)
Pass: 796 / 75.59% Yes votes ...... 257 / 24.41% No votes

Shall the existing special tax for paramedic services be continued for four years in the increased amount of $57 in the first year and increased $6 annually, if needed, to a maximum of $75 per taxable living unit, or per 1,500 square feet of structure on a developed parcel in non-residential use, with the appropriations limit increased by the amount of said tax for the next four years?

Measure N Continuation of Special Taxx -- Town of San Anselmo (Special Tax - 2/3 Approval Required)
Pass: 3338 / 69.57% Yes votes ...... 1460 / 30.43% No votes

Shall there be a continuation of the four year special tax for paramedic services in the amount of $57 in the first year and raising the tax $6 annually to a maximum of $75 per taxable living unit, or per 1,500 square feet of structure on a developed parcel in non-residential use, with the appropriations limit increased by the amount of said tax for the next four years?

Measure O Essential Services Measure -- City of Sausalito (Sales tax - 2/3 Approval Required)
Fail: 1848 / 61.15% Yes votes ...... 1174 / 38.85% No votes

City of Sausalito Essential Services Measure. To maintain the City's long-term financial viability and improve local quality of life and essential services including storm drain repairs to protect the Bay, street/sidewalk maintenance, pothole repair, parks, landscape maintenance, youth/senior programs, library hours/services, disabled access, public safety, and other general services shall the City of Sausalito enact a half cent sales tax for 10 years, requiring independent financial audits/public review, with all funds remaining in Sausalito?

Measure P Paramedic Services -- County Service Area 27 Ross Valley Paramedic Service Area (Special Parcel Tax - 2/3 Approval Required)
Pass: 444 / 67.79% Yes votes ...... 211 / 32.21% No votes

Shall there be a continuation of the four year special tax for paramedic services in the amount of $57 in the first year and raising the tax $6 annually to a maximum of $75 per taxable living unit, or per 1,500 square feet of structure on a developed parcel in non-residential use, with the appropriations limit increased by the amount of said tax for the next four years?

Measure Q Continuation of Paramedic Services Tax -- Kentfield Fire Protection District (Special Tax - 2/3 Approval Required)
Pass: 1870 / 72.17% Yes votes ...... 721 / 27.83% No votes

Shall there be a continuation of the four year special tax for paramedic services in the amount of $57 in the first year and raising the tax $6 annually to a maximum of $75 per taxable living unit, or per 1,500 square feet of structure on a developed parcel in non-residential use, with the appropriations limit increased by the amount of said tax for the next four years?

Measure R Marin General Hospital to remain a nonprofit -- Marin Healthcare District (Majority Approval Required)
Pass: 51702 / 79.26% Yes votes ...... 13527 / 20.74% No votes

To allow Marin General Hospital to remain a nonprofit, locally governed hospital and to require that revenues from the hospital be reinvested into improving patient care, equipment, advanced programs for heart disease, stroke, diabetes, cancer and seismic upgrades, shall Marin Healthcare District continue to lease Marin General Hospital to the non-profit Marin General Hospital Corporation for an annual rent of $500,000 in accordance with the Hospital Lease Agreement dated August 6, 2014,

Measure S Continuation of Paramedic Services Tax -- Sleepy Hollow Fire Protection District (Special Tax - 2/3 Approval Required)
Pass: 673 / 66.77% Yes votes ...... 335 / 33.23% No votes

Shall there be a continuation of the four year special tax for paramedic services in the amount of $57 in the first year and raising the tax $6 annually to a maximum of $75 per taxable living unit, or per 1,500 square feet of structure on a developed parcel in non-residential use, with the appropriations limit increased by the amount of said tax for the next four years?

Measure T Facilities Improvement Bond -- Strawberry Recreation District (Bond Measure - 55% Approval Required)
Pass: 796 / 55.20% Yes votes ...... 646 / 44.80% No votes

Shall the Strawberry Recreation District issue bonds not to exceed $3,500,000 for the benefit of the District, its residents and children to finance the acquisition and construction of a new community building replacing the aging pool house, including a new foundation, sewer and gas lines, bathrooms and preparation for a future pool deck upgrade, and main building upgrades, including new electrical and lighting, bathrooms, sprinklers, energy efficient doors and windows, balcony improvements, kitchen upgrades and improved storage?