2008 California elections

The California state elections, November 2008 will be held on November 4, 2008 throughout California. Among the elections taking place are 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 will also appear on the ballot. Numerous local elections will also take place throughout the state.

President

Main article: United States presidential election in California, 2008

See also: United States presidential election, 2008

United States presidential election in California, 2008
Party		Candidate	Votes	Percentage	Electoral votes
	Libertarian	Bob Barr
	American Independent	Alan Keyes
	Green	Cynthia McKinney
	Peace and Freedom	Ralph Nader
Invalid or blank votes					—
Totals				100.00%	55
Voter turnout					—

United States House of Representatives

Main article: United States House of Representatives elections in California, 2008

See also: United States House of Representatives elections, 2008

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

United States House of Representatives elections in California, 2008
Party		Votes	Percentage	Seats	+/–
	American Independent
	Democratic
	Green
	Independent
	Libertarian
	Peace and Freedom
	Republican
Invalid or blank votes				—	—
Totals			100.00%	53	—

California State Senate

Main article: California State Senate elections, 2008

The California State Senate is the upper house of California's bicameral State Legislature. There are a total of 80 seats and currently the California Democratic Party maintains a majority of 25, with the remaining 15 seats under the control of the California Republican Party. In this election only the odd-numbered seats are up for election. The term for a senator is four years.

California State Senate elections, 2008
Party		Votes	Percentage	Seats	+/–
	American Independent
	Democratic
	Green
	Independent
	Libertarian
	Peace and Freedom
	Republican
Invalid or blank votes				—	—
Totals			100.00%	20	—

California State Assembly

Main article: California State Assembly elections, 2008

The California State Assembly is the lower house of California's bicameral State Legislature. There are a total of 80 seats in the Assembly. The California Democratic Party controls 48 seats, while the California Republican Party controls 32. All seats are up for election, with a term of two years.

California State Assembly elections, 2008
Party		Votes	Percentage	Seats	+/–
	American Independent
	Democratic
	Green
	Independent
	Libertarian
	Peace and Freedom
	Republican
Invalid or blank votes				—	—
Totals			100.00%	80	—

Propositions

Proposition 1

Main article: California Proposition 1 (2008)

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

Proposition 1
Yes or no	Votes	Percentage
No
Yes
Invalid or blank votes
Totals		100.00%
Voter turnout

Proposition 2

Main article: California Proposition 2 (2008)

Proposition 2 is an initiative statute regarding the treatment of livestock.

Proposition 2
Yes or no	Votes	Percentage
No
Yes
Invalid or blank votes
Totals		100.00%
Voter turnout

Proposition 3

Main article: California Proposition 3 (2008)

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

Proposition 3
Yes or no	Votes	Percentage
No
Yes
Invalid or blank votes
Totals		100.00%
Voter turnout

Proposition 4

Main article: California Proposition 4 (2008)

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

Proposition 4
Yes or no	Votes	Percentage
No
Yes
Invalid or blank votes
Totals		100.00%
Voter turnout

Proposition 5

Main article: California Proposition 5 (2008)

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

Proposition 5
Yes or no	Votes	Percentage
No
Yes
Invalid or blank votes
Totals		100.00%
Voter turnout

Proposition 6

Main article: California Proposition 6 (2008)

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

Proposition 6
Yes or no	Votes	Percentage
No
Yes
Invalid or blank votes
Totals		100.00%
Voter turnout

Proposition 7

Main article: California Proposition 7 (2008)

Proposition 7 is an initiative statute regarding renewable energy.

Proposition 7
Yes or no	Votes	Percentage
No
Yes
Invalid or blank votes
Totals		100.00%
Voter turnout

Proposition 8

Main article: California Proposition 8 (2008)

Proposition 8 is an initiative constitutional amendment that, if passed, would ban same-sex marriage. Template:Prop 8 results

Proposition 9

Main article: California Proposition 9 (2008)

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

Proposition 9
Yes or no	Votes	Percentage
No
Yes
Invalid or blank votes
Totals		100.00%
Voter turnout

Proposition 10

Main article: California Proposition 10 (2008)

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

Proposition 10
Yes or no	Votes	Percentage
No
Yes
Invalid or blank votes
Totals		100.00%
Voter turnout

Proposition 11

Main article: California Proposition 11 (2008)

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

Proposition 11
Yes or no	Votes	Percentage
No
Yes
Invalid or blank votes
Totals		100.00%
Voter turnout

Proposition 12

Main article: California Proposition 12 (2008)

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

Proposition 12
Yes or no	Votes	Percentage
No
Yes
Invalid or blank votes
Totals		100.00%
Voter turnout

See also

• California state elections, February 2008
• California state elections, June 2008