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November 4, 2014 Election

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County Results as of Dec 28 11:42am, 100.0% of Precincts Reporting (475/475)
46.2% Countywide Voter Turnout (164,453/355,598)
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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  • 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 1, Division 1Click here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites (Yes/No)

    Justice, California State Court of Appeal; District 1, Division 2Click here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites (Yes/No)

    Justice, California State Court of Appeal; District 1, Division 3Click here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites (Yes/No)

    Justice, California State Court of Appeal; District 1, Division 4Click here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites (Yes/No)

    Justice, California State Court of Appeal; District 1, Division 5Click here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites (Yes/No)

    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 2Click here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites

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

    US Congress

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

    • Jackie Speier, Democratic
      114,389 votes 76.7%
    • Robin Chew, Republican
      34,757 votes 23.3%

    United States Representative; District 18Click here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites

    • Anna G. Eshoo, Democratic
      133,060 votes 67.8%
    • Richard B. Fox, Republican
      63,326 votes 32.2%

    State Legislature

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

    • Phil Ting, Democratic
      81,103 votes 77.0%
    • Rene Pineda, Republican
      24,170 votes 23.0%

    Member of the State Assembly; District 22Click here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites

    Member of the State Assembly; District 24Click here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites

    • Richard S. Gordon, Democratic
      77,986 votes 70.0%
    • Diane Gabl, Republican
      33,419 votes 30.0%

    School

    Board Member; Brisbane Elementary School DistrictClick here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites (3 Elected)

    Board Member; Jefferson Union High School DistrictClick here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites (3 Elected)

    Board Member; La Honda/Pescadero Unified School DistrictClick here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites (2 Elected)

    • Connie Sarabia
      512 votes 36.4%
    • Andy Wilson
      328 votes 23.3%
    • Lynne Bowman
      297 votes 21.1%
    • Jeffrey Craig Croke
      269 votes 19.1%

    Board Member; Pacifica School DistrictClick here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites (3 Elected)

    Board Member; Ravenswood City School DistrictClick here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites (3 Elected)

    • Ana M. Pulido
      1,861 votes 27.6%
    • Marcelino Lopez
      1,391 votes 20.6%
    • Charlie Mae Knight
      1,301 votes 19.3%
    • Isaiah VI
      1,136 votes 16.8%
    • Nicolas Valdes
      1,060 votes 15.7%

    Board Member; South San Francisco Unified School DistrictClick here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites (3 Elected)

    City

    Council Member; City of Daly CityClick here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites (3 Elected)

    Council Member; City of East Palo AltoClick here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites (2 Elected)

    Council Member; City of Half Moon BayClick here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites (3 Elected)

    Council Member; City of Menlo ParkClick here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites (3 Elected)

    Council Member; City of PacificaClick here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites (3 Elected)

    Council Member; Town of AthertonClick here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites (3 Elected)

    Council Member; Town of ColmaClick here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites (2 Elected)

    • Helen Fisicaro
      144 votes 32.2%
    • Joanne F. Del Rosario
      134 votes 30.0%
    • Laura Michelle Walsh
      100 votes 22.4%
    • Thomas Walsh
      69 votes 15.4%

    Council Member; Town of HillsboroughClick here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites (2 Elected)

    Member; Pescadero Municipal Advisory Council; District 3

    Special District

    Board Member; Coastside Fire Protection DistrictClick here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites

    Director; Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District; Ward 6Click here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites

    Board Member; Peninsula Health Care DistrictClick here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites (3 Elected)

    Commissioner; San Mateo County Harbor District; 2 Year TermClick here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites

    Commissioner; San Mateo County Harbor District; 4 Year TermClick here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites (2 Elected)

    Board Member; Sequoia Healthcare DistrictClick here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites (3 Elected)

    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?

    Local Measures

    Measure H Educational Bond Measure -- San Mateo County Community College District (55% Approval Required)
    Pass: 102,615 / 66.2% Yes votes ...... 52,350 / 33.8% No votes
    To prepare College of San Mateo, Canada College, and Skyline College students for universities and high-demand jobs; modernize math and science classrooms and labs; upgrade computer, biotechnology and job training facilities; upgrade access for disabled students; ensure classrooms meet earthquake, fire, and safety requirements; and replace aging infrastructure with energy efficient systems, shall San Mateo County Community College District issue $388,000,000 in bonds within legal limits, with annual independent audits, Citizens' Oversight, and all proceeds benefiting your local community colleges?

    Measure I Educational Bond Measure -- Belmont-Redwood Shores School District (55% Approval Required)
    Pass: 7,017 / 64.8% Yes votes ...... 3,820 / 35.2% No votes
    To add elementary and middle school classrooms and science labs for math, science, reading, and writing programs; relieve school overcrowding; provide updated classroom computers and instructional technology for quality 21st century education; repair, construct, acquire classroom, facilities and equipment; add restrooms to accommodate growing student enrollment, shall Belmont-Redwood Shores School District issue $48 million in bonds which cannot be taken by the State, at legal rates, with independent citizens' oversight, annual audits, and all funds benefitting local schools?

    Measure J Educational Bond Measure -- Jefferson Union High School District (55% Approval Required)
    Pass: 17,090 / 71.2% Yes votes ...... 6,928 / 28.8% No votes
    To repair and replace leaky roofs, gutters, and drains; upgrade classrooms with up-to-date computers and technology; and repair and construct classrooms, libraries, and educational facilities at Jefferson, Oceana, Terra Nova, Thornton, Westmoor, and Adult-Ed High Schools, shall Jefferson Union High School District be authorized to issue $133,000,000 of bonds with interest rates below legal limits, independent citizen oversight, no money for administrator salaries, all funds spent locally, and no funds taken by the State?

    Measure K Educational Parcel Tax -- Bayshore Elementary School District (2/3 Approval Required)
    Pass: 451 / 73.5% Yes votes ...... 163 / 26.5% No votes
    To preserve quality education and maintain stable, local funding that cannot be taken by the State; maintain competitive science, math, reading, writing, and other programs; attract and retain quality teachers; and integrate modern technology for future student success; shall Bayshore Elementary School District renew the existing parcel tax at the rate per parcel described in the voter pamphlet for 8 years with annual adjustments for inflation, senior and disability exemptions, and no money for administrator salaries?

    Measure L Educational Parcel Tax -- Burlingame School District (2/3 Approval Required)
    Pass: 6,379 / 77.2% Yes votes ...... 1,885 / 22.8% No votes
    Without increasing current tax rates and to maintain quality education for Burlingame students, by protecting math, science, technology, reading and writing programs; retaining qualified teachers; maintaining hands-on science classes; supporting art and music; maintaining school libraries; and maintaining smaller elementary class sizes, shall Burlingame Elementary School District consolidate and renew its existing $256 parcel taxes for 14 years, including a senior citizen exemption, no funds for administrators' salaries, independent citizen oversight, and all funds staying local?

    Measure M El Camino Real/Downtown Specific Plan -- City of Menlo Park (Majority Approval Required)
    Fail: 3,893 / 38.7% Yes votes ...... 6,179 / 61.3% No votes
    Shall an Ordinance entitled "An Initiative Measure Proposing Amendments to the City of Menlo Park General Plan and Menlo Park 2012 El Camino Real/Downtown Specific Plan Limiting Office Development, Modifying Open Space Requirements, and Requiring Voter Approval for New Non-Residential Projects that Exceed Specified Development Limits" be adopted?

    Measure N Transit Corridors Plan Measure -- City of San Bruno (Majority Approval Required)
    Pass: 5,382 / 68.2% Yes votes ...... 2,511 / 31.8% No votes
    To stimulate economic enhancement only in San Bruno's Transit Corridors Plan Area, shall the City amend Ordinance 1284 to allow (1) buildings exceeding the maximum height of fifty feet by twenty feet along El Camino Real, fifteen feet along San Bruno Avenue, five feet along San Mateo Avenue, and forty feet in the Caltrain Station area; (2) development on 42 residential parcels exceeding the density permitted in 1974; (3) above-ground multi-story parking garages?

    Measure O Sales Tax Measure -- City of Half Moon Bay (Majority Approval Required)
    Fail: 1,886 / 49.7% Yes votes ...... 1,908 / 50.3% No votes
    To provide additional funding exclusively for the City of Half Moon Bay that can be used to substantially fund our new library, upgrade Smith Field and other recreational facilities, repair city streets, improve youth and senior services, and invest in opportunities to enhance our quality of life, shall the expiration date of the half-cent general sales tax approved by Half Moon Bay voters in 2012 be extended for 3 years to April 2019 with continued oversight by a citizens' committee?

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