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California Election Information 2006

Many sites provide election information, both from non-biased and special-interest organizations. Below are listed some of each with annotations to help you be alert to what you are looking at.

CSUSM librarians are ready to help you with further resources!
Contact Allison Carr, Social Sciences or Judith Downie, Humanities & Government Documents Librarian.
 

California State-wide Election Information

The State-wide General Election is being held Tuesday, November 7, 2006
This is a 'mid-term' election which means this is not a presidential election.

CAL-Access--Information on lobbying, campaign finances, and contributions for California elections provided by the California Secretary of State.

California Legislative Analyst's Office--The Fall 2006 ballot measure analyses.

California Secretary of State: Elections and Voter Information--General and specific information on current and previous elections for officials and propositions.

  • Initiatives Qualified for November 7, 2006 General Election (Proposition 73-80) This provides the text of the initiative as it will appear on the ballot, yes/no comments, and background materials. The top section of this page provides information on status changes (not textual changes.) At the top of this page, you will find the 2006 Initiative Update, a record of initiative changes and includes those initiatives that did not make it to the November 2006 ballot.

  • Initiative Measures--Active is a list of all proposed initiatives, including historical. This is the proposal as made, NOT the final form that makes it to the ballot.

California State University Office of General Council--Handbook on Election Issues--A manual on policy and procedure for the CSU regarding election activities.

FactCheck.org--Analysis of various politician's claims and refutation of false or misleading statements. Search their site for mentions of California for prior election ad analysis.


San Diego Elections

Registrar of Voters County of San Diego--Links to current elected officials and representatives and their districts as well as information on candidates and voting procedures. Links provided to Spanish, Filipino and Vietnamese language versions.

San Diego City Council District Map

SANDAG--San Diego Association of Governments does not comment on specific elections or propositions, but provides background information on demographics, transportation and other issues affecting the San Diego region.
 

City-specific Resources


Political Parties (National & Local Organizations)


Advocacy Groups & Informational Sites

California State Legislature--check various state representatives' websites for their take on this issue (see member lists in the Assembly and Senate)

California Partnership--describes itself as a coalition for California families, specifically fighting against poverty.

California Policy Inbox--collects policy documents from a variety of sources on a number of subject areas that relate to the propositions (e.g., look under the Children and Families link for materials that relate to Propositions 1D and 83)

California Pro-Life Council offers some information for voters specifically focused on California issues.

California Voter Foundation--Describes itself as a non-partisan group to promote the responsible use of technology in the democratic process.

California State Association of Counties--Analysis and positions on the 2006 California Propositions.

Initiative and Referendum Institute--University of Southern California hosts this site as an educational and research resource for users around the world. A good place to look for other state's ballot initiatives to compare with California. Some historical background is also available. 

California Ballot Measures Database from Hastings Law Library at University of California offers historial records of propositions and initiatives in California since 1911.

League of California Cities--offers statements and news releases on a variety of the current propositions as well as California Legislation.

League of Women Voters--Both National and California groups advocate an informed public through political awareness and voter participation. The national LWV organization sponsors the Smart Voter website, the California group provides in-depth studies.

Project Vote-Smart--Delivers factual information on federal and state-wide candidates' position statements and voting records.

SignOn San Diego--website of the San Diego Union Tribune newspaper, the site offers a mix of links to their news stories and news wires as well as prior election results and city- and county-level races.

Specific Proposition Advocacy and Information Sites

All Propositions:

Alliance for a Better California--a blog with opinions on current politics and elections.

California Budget Project--non-partisan issues briefs on each proposition with budget implications.

California Governor's Page--Links to his press releases and speeches, note that these are his opinions, so there is bias.

Institute of Intergovernmental Studies Library at UC Berkely offers a Hot Topics page for the 2006 General Election, providing links to pro and con arguments. Some sites linked are blogs and you will need to search the blog for your proposition. 

Individual Propositions:
(note 1A-E are legislative propositions, rather than constitutional, hence the different numbering.)

Proposition 1A: Transportation Funding Protection. Legislative Constitutional Amendment
     PRO: Californians to Improve Traffic Now.
     CON: Left and Free: Proposition 1A

Proposition 1B: Highway Safety, Traffic Reduction, Air Quality, and Port Security Bond Act of 2006 
     PRO: Californians to Improve Traffic Now
              California League of Conservation Voters 
     CON: Ballot Statement Argument (page 6) 

Proposition 1C: Housing and Emergency Shelter Trust Fund Act of 2006  
     PRO: Housing California
              PICO National Network
              Homes 4 California
     CON: Cal-Tax (California Taxpayers Association)

Proposition 1D: Kindergarten - University Public Education Facilities Bond Act of 2006
     PRO: California's Coalition for Adequate School Housing
              Yes on 1D
     CON: Ballot Statement Argument (page 6)

Proposition 1E: Disaster Preparedness and Flood Prevention Bond Act of 2006
     PRO: Team Arnold Press Release on 1E (yes, Governor Schwarzenegger's people)
              Stormwater Authority
     CON: Ballot Statement Argument (page 6)

Proposition 83: Sex Offenders. Sexually Violent Predators. Punishment, Residence Restrictions and Monitoring. Initiative Statute (also known as "Jessica's Law")
     PRO: Yes on 83 website
     CON: California Attorneys for Criminal Justice
             Ballot Statement Argument (page 6)

Proposition 84: Water Quality, Safety and Supply. Flood Control. Natural Resource Protection. Park Improvements. Bonds. Initiative Statute
     PRO: Yes on Prop 84 website
              Yes on 84 (Audubon Society of California)
     CON:  Ballot Statement Argument (page 5)

Proposition 85: Waiting Period and Parental Notification Before Termination of Minor's Pregnancy. Initiative Constitutional Amendment
     PRO: Yes on 85: Protect Our Daughters
              Help Pass Proposition 85
     CON: No on 85
              CARAL (NARAL's California chapter for pro-choice) is against this proposition.)

Proposition 86: Tax on Cigarettes. Initiative Constitutional Amendment and Statute
     PRO: Yes on 86
              Coalition for a Healthy California
     CON: No on 86
              California Chamber of Commerce

Proposition 87:  Alternative Energy. Research, Production, Incentives. Tax on California Oil Producers. Initiative Constitutional Amendment and Statute 
     PRO: California League of Conservation Voters
              Yes on 87 website
     CON: Californians Against Higher Taxes   

Propositions 88:  Education Funding. Real Property Parcel Tax. Initiative Constitutional Amendment and Statute
     PRO: Yes on 88 website
              Classroom Learning and Accountability Act
     CON: No on 88 website
              Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association

Proposition 89: Political Campaigns. Public Financing. Corporate Tax Increase. Campaign Contribution and Expenditure Limits. Initiative Statute
     PRO: Consumer Federation of California
              Proposition 89 Now!
     CON: Californians to Stop 89
              California Chamber of Commerce  

Proposition 90: Government Acquisition, Regulation of Private Property. Initiative Constitutional Amendment
     PRO: Protect Our Homes: Yes on 90
              Campaign for Children and Families: Yes on 90
     CON: California League of Conservation Voters
              No on 90 website
              California Progress Report: Prop 90

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