Ballot Measures Archive

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The Pros & CONS

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Below is an archive of our summaries of ballot measures from past California state elections, also known as the “Pros & Cons.”

2026 Elections

June 2 Primary Election

No propositions for this election. Read the Easy Voter Guide.

2025 Elections

November 4 Special Election

No proposition summary (Pros & Cons) provided for Prop 50.
Read the Easy Voter Guide.

2024 Elections

November 5 General Election

Proposition 2: Authorizes Bonds for Public School and Community College Facilities
Proposition 3: Constitutional Right to Marriage
Proposition 4: Authorizes Bonds for Safe Drinking Water, Wildfire Prevention, and Protecting Communities and Natural Lands from Climate Risks
Proposition 5: Allows Local Bonds for Affordable Housing and Public Infrastructure with 55% Voter Approval
Proposition 6: Eliminates Constitutional Provision Allowing Involuntary Servitude for Incarcerated Persons
Proposition 32: Raises Minimum Wage
Proposition 33: Expands Local Governments’ Authority to Enact Rent Control on Residential Property
Proposition 34: Restricts Spending of Prescription Drug Revenues by Certain Health Care Providers
Proposition 35: Provides Permanent Funding for Medi-Cal Health Care Services
Proposition 36: Allows Felony Charges and Increases Sentences for Certain Drug and Theft Crimes

March 5 Primary Election

Proposition 1: Mental Health Care and Addiction Treatment Reform & Bonds to Build Places for Treatment and Supportive Housing

2022 Elections

November 8 General Election

June 7 Primary Election

No propositions for this election

2020 Elections

November 3 General Election

March 3 Primary Election

Proposition 13: Bonds for Schools and Colleges

2018 Elections

November 6 General Election

June 5 Primary Election

2016 Elections

November 8 General Election

June 7 Primary Election

Proposition 50: Suspension of Legislators

2014 Elections

November 4 General Election