2009 California elections Registered 17,153,012 Turnout 28.40%
The California state special elections, 2009 were held on May 19, 2009, throughout the state of California . The elections were authorized by the State Legislature and Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger as a part of a budget signed into law on February 19, 2009. Voters voted on six ballot propositions , 1A through 1F, for the open 26th State Senate district seat, and in a primary for the open 32nd congressional district seat. All of the propositions except 1F were defeated.
Background
Main article: 2008–2009 California budget crisis
In February 2009 the State Legislature narrowly passed the 2008–2009 state budget during a special session, months after it was due. As part of the plan to lower the state's annual deficits, the State Legislature ordered a special election with various budget reform ballot propositions.
Propositions
Proposition 1A
2009 California Proposition 1A
Proposition 1A was a constitutional amendment that would have increased the annual contributions to the state's rainy day fund .
Proposition 1A
Choice
Votes
%
No
3,152,141
65.39
Yes
1,668,216
34.61
Valid votes
4,820,357
98.94
Invalid or blank votes
51,588
1.06
Total votes
4,871,945
100.00
Registered voters/turnout
17,153,012
28.40
Proposition 1B
2009 California Proposition 1B
Proposition 1B would have secured additional funding for primary education, but only if Proposition 1A passed as well.
Proposition 1B
Choice
Votes
%
No
2,975,560
61.86
Yes
1,834,242
38.14
Valid votes
4,809,802
98.72
Invalid or blank votes
62,143
1.28
Total votes
4,871,945
100.00
Registered voters/turnout
17,153,012
28.40
Proposition 1C
2009 California Proposition 1C
Proposition 1C was a constitutional amendment that would have made significant changes to the operation of the State Lottery .
Proposition 1C
Choice
Votes
%
No
3,085,138
64.35
Yes
1,708,800
35.65
Valid votes
4,793,938
98.40
Invalid or blank votes
78,007
1.60
Total votes
4,871,945
100.00
Registered voters/turnout
17,153,012
28.40
Proposition 1D
2009 California Proposition 1D
Proposition 1D would have authorized a one-time reallocation of tobacco tax revenue to help balance the state budget.
Proposition 1D
Choice
Votes
%
No
3,157,680
65.91
Yes
1,633,107
34.09
Valid votes
4,790,787
98.33
Invalid or blank votes
81,158
1.67
Total votes
4,871,945
100.00
Registered voters/turnout
17,153,012
28.40
Proposition 1E
2009 California Proposition 1E
Proposition 1E would have authorized a one-time reallocation of income tax revenue to help balance the state budget.
Proposition 1E
Choice
Votes
%
No
3,169,163
66.48
Yes
1,597,907
33.52
Valid votes
4,767,070
97.85
Invalid or blank votes
104,875
2.15
Total votes
4,871,945
100.00
Registered voters/turnout
17,153,012
28.40
Proposition 1F
2009 California Proposition 1F
Proposition 1F prohibited pay raises for members of the State Legislature, the Governor, and other state officials during deficit years.
Proposition 1F
Choice
Votes
%
Yes
3,565,419
74.23
No
1,237,694
25.77
Valid votes
4,803,113
98.59
Invalid or blank votes
68,832
1.41
Total votes
4,871,945
100.00
Registered voters/turnout
17,153,012
28.40
Opinion polling
Field Poll: March 3, 2009
Among likely voters:
Proposition
Yes
No
1A
57%
21%
1B
53%
30%
1C
47%
39%
1D
54%
24%
1E
57%
23%
1F
77%
13%
SurveyUSA Poll: March 11–12, 2009 (commissioned by KABC-TV , KFSN-TV , KGTV-TV , and KPIX-TV )
Among likely voters:
Proposition
Yes
No
1A
27%
29%
1B
38%
30%
1C
28%
29%
1D
40%
28%
1E
36%
30%
1F
27%
31%
PPIC Poll: March 25, 2009
Among likely voters:
Proposition
Yes
No
1A
39%
46%
1B
44%
41%
1C
37%
50%
1D
48%
36%
1E
47%
37%
1F
81%
13%
SurveyUSA Poll: April 20–21, 2009 (commissioned by KABC-TV , KFSN-TV , KGTV-TV , and KPIX-TV )
Among likely voters:
Proposition
Yes
No
1A
29%
42%
1B
37%
42%
1C
23%
41%
1D
37%
39%
1E
32%
41%
1F
32%
34%
Field Poll: April 29, 2009
Among likely voters:
Proposition
Yes
No
1A
40%
49%
1B
40%
49%
1C
32%
59%
1D
40%
49%
1E
40%
51%
1F
71%
24%
26th State Senate district special election
A special election to fill the 26th district of the State Senate was called by Governor Schwarzenegger on December 10, 2008, as a consequence of the resignation of former State Senator Mark Ridley-Thomas following his election to the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors . A special primary election was held on March 24, 2009, and the special election was held on May 19, 2009.
Candidates
A total of eight candidates registered for the special election, but only three qualified for the special election:
Democratic
Peace and Freedom
Cindy Variela Henderson, a communications technician Republican
Nachum Shifren, an educator Primary election
An open primary election for the special election was held on March 24, 2009. Since no candidate won a majority, the candidates with the top votes for each party advanced to the special general election. Price won more votes than any other Democrat while Shifren and Henderson were the only candidates of their parties.
Special election
In the special runoff election, Democratic Curren Price won by a large margin, beating Republican Nachum Schifren and Peace and Freedom Party candidate Cindy Henderson.
32nd congressional district special primary election
Main article: 2009 California's 32nd congressional district special election
A special election to fill the 32nd congressional district was called by Governor Schwarzenegger on March 10, 2009, as a consequence of the resignation of former Congresswoman Hilda Solis following her appointment as United States Secretary of Labor . The special primary election was May 19, 2009 while the special election was held on July 14, 2009. The election was won by Democrat Judy Chu , who became the first Chinese American woman elected to serve in Congress.
Primary election
In the May 19 primary, Democrat Judy Chu led all candidates, but failed to gain enough to prevent a runoff general election. Betty Chu qualified as the Republican candidate for the runoff and Christopher Agrella qualified as the Libertarian.
California's 32nd congressional district special primary, 2009
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Democratic
Judy Chu
17,661
32.64
Democratic
Gil Cedillo
12,570
23.23
Democratic
Emanuel Pleitez
7,252
13.40
Republican
Betty Chu
5,648
10.44
Republican
Teresa Hernandez
4,581
8.47
Republican
David Truax
3,303
6.10
Democratic
Francisco Alonso
1,097
2.03
Libertarian
Christopher Agrella
654
1.21
Democratic
Benita Duran
659
1.22
Democratic
Stefan Lysenko
246
0.45
Democratic
Nick Mostert
244
0.45
Democratic
Rafael Nadal
200
0.37
Republican
Larry Scarborough (write-in )
1
0.00
Valid ballots
54,116
94.57
Invalid or blank votes
3,106
5.43
Total votes
57,222
100.00
Turnout
26.21
Special election
In the special runoff election, Democratic Judy Chu won by a significant margin, beating Republican Betty Chu and Libertarian candidate Christopher Agrella.
References
^ "Historical Voter Registration and Participation" (PDF). California Secretary of State.
"Proposition 1A Analysis - Voter Information Guide 2009" . California Secretary of State . Archived from the original on May 19, 2009. Retrieved May 8, 2009.^ "Statement of Vote: May 19, 2009, Statewide Special Election" (PDF). California Secretary of State . June 26, 2009. Archived from the original (PDF) on July 16, 2009. Retrieved June 26, 2009.
"Special election proclamation by the Governor of the State of California" (PDF). California Secretary of State . December 10, 2008. Archived from the original (PDF) on April 11, 2009. Retrieved April 5, 2009."Certified List of Candidates for the Special Primary Election, Twenty-Sixth Senate District, March 24, 2009" (PDF). California Secretary of State . February 17, 2009. Archived from the original (PDF) on April 11, 2009. Retrieved April 5, 2009.^ "Special Election Results: Senate District 26 Special Primary Election, March 24, 2009 - FINAL OFFICIAL RESULTS" (PDF). California Secretary of State . April 3, 2009. Archived from the original (PDF) on June 25, 2009. Retrieved June 28, 2009.
^ "Special Election Results: Senate District 26 Special Election, May 19, 2009 - FINAL OFFICIAL RESULTS" (PDF). California Secretary of State . June 1, 2009. Archived from the original (PDF) on June 25, 2009. Retrieved June 28, 2009.
"Congressional District 32 – Special Election - Elections & Voter Information" . California Secretary of State . Archived from the original on July 9, 2009. Retrieved June 28, 2009.^ "Special Election Results United States Congress, 32nd District Special General Election, July 14, 2009 FINAL OFFICIAL RESULTS" (PDF). California Secretary of State . July 27, 2009. Archived from the original (PDF) on July 30, 2009. Retrieved August 10, 2009.
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