For official election results, visit the election results page of the California Secretary of State.

State Propositions

On Tuesday, Nov. 6, voters considered 11 propositions, two of which were directly related to education: Proposition 30 and Proposition 38. Proposition 30 was approved by voters. Proposition 38 was defeated.

Proposition 30

Sponsored by Gov. Jerry Brown, Proposition 30 will provide funding for K-12 schools and community colleges through a temporary quarter-cent sales tax increase and a temporary increase in personal income taxes on Californians with annual incomes (after deductions) of $250,000 or more.

This proposition also puts into the state Constitution the $5 billion dollar shift in funds from Sacramento to local governments for "public safety services," such as the housing of criminals and drug treatment programs.

For more information on Proposition 30, see the campaign website.

Proposition 38

Sponsored by philanthropist Molly Munger, Proposition 38 would have provided funding for K-12 schools and early childhood education (preschool and childcare programs) through a temporary increase in personal income taxes on Californians with annual incomes (after deductions) of $7,316 or more. The money raised would go directly to schools rather than to school districts or the state. It would not be part of the state's minimum funding guarantee under Proposition 98 for schools and community colleges.

For more information on Proposition 38, see the campaign website.

Links to Independent Analyses of Proposition 30 and Proposition 38

• California Secretary of State

• Legislative Analyst's Office (LAO)

• Silicon Valley Education Foundation

• California Attorney General: Proposition 30 and Proposition 38

Links

• Download the free, Easy Voter Guide for user-friendly, nonpartisan voting information about the upcoming election, including information about the election process, political parties, candidates for the U.S. Senate, California Supreme Court Justices, and statewide propositions.

• The League of Women Voters' Smart Voter website allows you to enter your street address and zip code to view your personalized ballot, find out more about candidates and their views on certain issues, and register to vote.

• The California Voter Foundation provides nonpartisan election and government resources. The Voting FAQ covers information on registering to vote, voting absentee, and locating your districts or polling place. The California Map Series shows maps of the state's political districts, regions, and counties. The California Government section features basic information about federal, state, and local government in California, along with a collection of links to additional online resources.

• The California Secretary of State's website gives election information, including the Official Voter Information Guide, which is also available in Spanish.

Multilingual Voter Services

• The Easy Voter Guide website offers translations in English, Spanish, Chinese, Korean, and Vietnamese.

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If you're not registered, the Easy Voter website shows you how in a few simple steps. The last day to register to vote in the Nov. 6 general election is Monday, Oct. 22.

• Contact your County Election Office if you have questions about your voter registration status, absentee ballot, or polling place location.

• If you want to work at your local polling place, contact your Registrar of Voters for more information.