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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12107117/california-democrats-flip-multiple-house-seats-adding-to-nationwide-blue-wave\">Democrats swept\u003c/a> in several races across the nation in Tuesday’s midterm election, flipping control of Congress and multiple states, the already blue state of California simply got a few shades darker.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The party is poised to pick up five new House seats redrawn under last year’s mid-decade redistricting measure, Proposition 50, which was \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12106022/california-democrats-rally-to-deliver-on-proposition-50-was-it-really-needed\">designed to favor Democrats\u003c/a>. The Democratic supermajorities in both the state Assembly and Senate are projected to grow as well.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">“The blue wave that started in California with Prop. 50 is sweeping the nation. Democrats flipped Congress and I’m honored to lead what will be the largest Democratic State Assembly caucus in modern history,” Democratic Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas said in a statement.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many in the party see Tuesday’s overwhelming wave of Democratic wins as a referendum on Trump administration policies that have cost the state. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/261023-PROP50VICTORYLAP-10-BL-KQED-56f2a152.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12106171\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/261023-PROP50VICTORYLAP-10-BL-KQED-56f2a152.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/261023-PROP50VICTORYLAP-10-BL-KQED-56f2a152-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/261023-PROP50VICTORYLAP-10-BL-KQED-56f2a152-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" />\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A crowd listens to speakers during a rally with California Democratic Party members, labor leaders, and advocates in San Francisco on Oct. 23, 2026. (Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But as the newly elected majority heads to Washington, now could be an opportunity for California Democrats and state officials to refocus on the main issues facing their constituents after playing defense for the past two years. It will also make it easier for the state to work with Washington.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">“Tuesday night was a Democratic tidal wave across the nation, but California was already at high tide,” said Dan Schnur, professor of political communication at UC Berkeley and the University of Southern California. “When you think about the way our state government interacts with Washington, being democratic allies in charge of Congress, rather than Republican opponents, is going to make a world of difference.”\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The state has largely served as a progressive bulwark against the Trump administration – California has sued the federal government over 100 times since President Donald Trump took office for the second time, in an effort to protect federal funding for healthcare, environmental programs and food assistance.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u003cstrong>“\u003c/strong>I’m not going to sugarcoat it. These past two years have been tough. Higher prices, more wars, corruption, and lawlessness. But we hung in there, fought back,” \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12107022/xavier-becerra-wins-california-governors-race\">Democratic Gov.-elect Xavier Becerra\u003c/a> said to a room full of supporters on Tuesday night.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It’s likely California will continue to play a key role in pushing back against the Trump administration as the House transitions to Democratic control. Several members of California’s Democratic congressional delegation will take charge over key committees positioned to investigate the president’s administration.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">“Having allies on Capitol Hill could make it much easier for California to get the kind of hearing that they want when they’re bringing policy concerns to Washington,” Schnur added.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rep. Robert Garcia of Los Angeles will chair the House Committee on Oversight and Government, Rep. Jared Huffman of San Rafael will lead the House Natural Resources Committee, and Rep. Maxine Waters of Los Angeles will head the House Committee on Financial Services. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The committees could hold oversight hearings and investigate potential corruption within the executive branch, Trump’s efforts to alter historical landmarks and monuments, and the Trump family’s record cryptocurrency profits since the president returned to office.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">“We’ve had to really walk and chew gum at the same time,” said Democratic Assemblymember Buffy Wicks of Berkeley. “I think what we will see now is because now Democrats control the House and the Senate in D.C., we have strong, very strong congressional leadership across the country who is going to do the heavy lifting of fighting the Trump administration.\u003cem>”\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1338\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/11/GETTYIMAGES-2302983680-KQED-d9b9f419.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12108062\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/11/GETTYIMAGES-2302983680-KQED-d9b9f419.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/11/GETTYIMAGES-2302983680-KQED-d9b9f419-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/11/GETTYIMAGES-2302983680-KQED-d9b9f419-1536x1028.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" />\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">California Governor Elect Xavier Becerra shakes hands after addressing supporters and the press as results come in on election night at Drake’s: The Barn in Sacramento on November 3, 2026. (Carlos Avila Gonzalez/San Francisco Chronicle via Getty Images)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Wicks says this means she and her colleagues in the state Legislature can refocus on key \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12106883/californians-pass-homeownership-bond-affordable-housing-funding-leads-in-early-returns\">affordability solutions\u003c/a> for California, especially fast-tracking the development of affordable housing — a priority she hopes the state’s incoming governor will share.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Becerra has offered few details in the way of specific policies he’ll pursue, having run a relatively quiet campaign since his triumph in the June primary. The first window into his plans for California will be the release of his January budget proposal.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">“There will be some clear messages, and that’s because Xavier Becerra and his team want to come out of their administration in the first 100 days with three or four big ideas, three or four key things that they want to move forward,” said David McCuan, professor of political science at Sonoma State University.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One key priority could be healthcare. Becerra has signaled he wants to protect \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12031544/providing-health-care-for-immigrants-is-costing-california-more-than-expected-is-coverage-at-risk\">Medi-Cal coverage for immigrants without legal status\u003c/a>, a policy that Gov. Gavin Newsom tried to roll back toward the end of his tenure in an effort to cut state spending and narrow the state’s budget deficit.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Other pillars could be in continuation of the state Legislature’s ongoing efforts, such as increasing affordability and strengthening \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12106430/californias-new-ai-bossware-laws-are-about-to-take-effect-are-employers-ready\">regulations on artificial intelligence\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">“Despite all our fortune, economic security is slipping out of reach for too many of our families,” Becerra told supporters on election night. “Despite our shared values, not everyone who builds and harvests the California success story gets to enjoy its fruit. As governor, my mission is straightforward, but not simple: Deliver a California we can afford, and defend a California that we can’t afford to lose.”\u003c/p>\n\u003c/div>\u003c/p>",
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(Miles Cull/KQED)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The educators union’s slate of endorsed candidates — Virginia Cheung, Ryan Hazelton and Reina Tello — trailed behind the three front-runners, in that order. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Kim prevailed despite recent discontent from some of his backers after he voted for Superintendent Maria Su’s recommended plan to replace the district’s lottery for elementary school assignments. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Parents had overwhelmingly pushed for an enrollment system that would give families more choice to enroll in district-wide schools, but Kim voted with the board majority to \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12104230/sfusd-moves-closer-to-neighborhood-based-enrollment-in-historic-vote\">pass Su’s alternative proposal\u003c/a> that will place students in a neighborhood school, with the option to apply to a small number of other campuses with special city-wide programs. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In a statement on Tuesday night, Kim said he was focused on the “next chapter” for SFUSD, acknowledging the district’s struggles with \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12095382/as-sfusd-welcomes-back-students-officials-plan-to-revamp-enrollment-consider-closures\">declining enrollment and limited resources\u003c/a>: “That means making difficult decisions about school consolidation and ensuring our schools are fully enrolled, adequately funded and positioned to thrive,” he said. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While about 13,000 votes separated Brown Garibay from Cheung, who sits in fourth place, United Educators of San Francisco president Cassondra Curiel said Wednesday that the union was “still holding out hope for some of our non-billionaire-backed candidates” to earn seats on the board, echoing the union’s campaign messaging against the GrowSF-backed slate.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If the current standings hold, the result would deal a blow to the union’s long-standing dominance over the school board’s elections. Since 2016, just two UESF-endorsed candidates have lost their races — one in 2018 and one in 2024. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tung, who sits in second place, told KQED he was “feeling really good” shortly after polls closed Tuesday night.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">“Throughout this entire journey on the campaign trail, the people I’ve talked to have really appreciated my views, and it’s been really enlightening being able to understand from the community what’s important to them,” he said. “I’m looking forward to hopefully being elected and then also being able to move the district forward in a responsible way.”\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/04/250418-SFUSD-06-BL-KQED.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12036911\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/04/250418-SFUSD-06-BL-KQED.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/04/250418-SFUSD-06-BL-KQED-800x533.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/04/250418-SFUSD-06-BL-KQED-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/04/250418-SFUSD-06-BL-KQED-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/04/250418-SFUSD-06-BL-KQED-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/04/250418-SFUSD-06-BL-KQED-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" />\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The San Francisco Unified School District Administrative Offices in San Francisco on April 18, 2025. (Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">SF Parent Action, the political arm of nonprofit group SF Parents, endorsed two of the three GrowSF-backed front-runners: Kim and Brown Garibay, who said in a statement on Wednesday that she was excited about early vote returns and felt “confident in the votes still to come.”\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">“It’s clear voters are paying attention to the progress the district has made, and what San Francisco wants to continue to see from its schools: a focus on student learning, raising the bar, closing the gap,” said SF Parents executive director Rebecca Kee.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Following the slates backed by GrowSF and the teachers union, incumbent Alida Fisher and small business owner Laurance Lee rounded out the bottom of the pack.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Kee said more informed voters see Fisher, the third candidate SF Parent Action endorsed, as “part of that focus” on academic progress, but added that she lacked the institutional support the other candidates amassed. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">More results are expected Thursday afternoon.\u003c/p>\n",
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The Bay Area Air District is scheduled to vote on proposed changes to the regulations Nov. 4. (Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The upfront cost of a heat pump water heater is higher than the gas equivalent. Air District staff estimate that the heat pump version, which is the zero-emission alternative to a gas water heater, costs roughly $3,500 more.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Air District staff said pollution from Bay Area gas water heaters and furnaces is roughly equal to that of passenger vehicles. They are most concerned with nitrogen oxides, which come from burning fossil fuels like gas in cars and home appliances. The gases can irritate lungs, trigger asthma attacks and are associated with heart disease. They can create smog and harmful particulate matter. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Implementing these rules would prevent deaths, save substantial money in medical bills, and lead to cleaner air, specifically in overburdened communities of color, according to Air District staff.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The rule was first passed in 2023, along with another one aimed at phasing out new gas furnaces by 2029. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The ban on the sale of new gas water heaters was set to take effect in 2027, but was reworked over the past year to allow for more time to inform the public and address hardships in implementing the rule. Board members voted to adopt those changes at Wednesday’s meeting, rather than keep the original 2027 start date without exemptions. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most Air District board members said they felt the changes addressed the concerns of their constituents, with a few voting against the changes, or leaving the meeting altogether in a show of opposition to the regulation as a whole. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The new rule means that when residents need to purchase a new water heater, it must be zero-emission. Models meeting that standard are heat pumps. 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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Bay Area \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/tag/air-district\">Air District\u003c/a> voted Wednesday to delay its zero-emission water heater rule by a year, pushing the start date to January 2028. \u003cbr>\u003cbr>The air regulators also approved carveouts that Air District staff believe will exempt roughly half of Bay Area households from the rule, based on factors like income or technical constraints.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">“I represent the areas that share a disproportionate burden of dealing with air pollutants, particularly the industrial areas in Oakland, Alameda, and San Leandro, and so if we can reduce harm with this rule, we should do it,” said Lena Tam, an air board member from the East Bay.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hundreds of people shared public comment ahead of the vote on Wednesday, from environmentalists, medical professionals, religious groups and youth, who largely supported the regulation, to homeowner groups, who largely opposed it based on affordability.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2026/10/261028-HeatpumpRules-04-BL-KQED-d71afe24.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2002474\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2026/10/261028-HeatpumpRules-04-BL-KQED-d71afe24.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2026/10/261028-HeatpumpRules-04-BL-KQED-d71afe24-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2026/10/261028-HeatpumpRules-04-BL-KQED-d71afe24-768x512.jpg 768w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2026/10/261028-HeatpumpRules-04-BL-KQED-d71afe24-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" />\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Attendees hold signs during a press conference supporting zero-emission water heater regulations at 1-888 Heat Pumps in Emeryville on Oct. 28, 2026. The Bay Area Air District is scheduled to vote on proposed changes to the regulations Nov. 4. (Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The upfront cost of a heat pump water heater is higher than the gas equivalent. Air District staff estimate that the heat pump version, which is the zero-emission alternative to a gas water heater, costs roughly $3,500 more.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Air District staff said pollution from Bay Area gas water heaters and furnaces is roughly equal to that of passenger vehicles. They are most concerned with nitrogen oxides, which come from burning fossil fuels like gas in cars and home appliances. The gases can irritate lungs, trigger asthma attacks and are associated with heart disease. They can create smog and harmful particulate matter. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Implementing these rules would prevent deaths, save substantial money in medical bills, and lead to cleaner air, specifically in overburdened communities of color, according to Air District staff.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The rule was first passed in 2023, along with another one aimed at phasing out new gas furnaces by 2029. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The ban on the sale of new gas water heaters was set to take effect in 2027, but was reworked over the past year to allow for more time to inform the public and address hardships in implementing the rule. Board members voted to adopt those changes at Wednesday’s meeting, rather than keep the original 2027 start date without exemptions. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most Air District board members said they felt the changes addressed the concerns of their constituents, with a few voting against the changes, or leaving the meeting altogether in a show of opposition to the regulation as a whole. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The new rule means that when residents need to purchase a new water heater, it must be zero-emission. Models meeting that standard are heat pumps. The rule does not require replacing functioning gas water heaters, nor does it prevent their repair. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2026/10/261028-HeatpumpRules-13-BL-KQED-75ed3d7e.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2002479\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2026/10/261028-HeatpumpRules-13-BL-KQED-75ed3d7e.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2026/10/261028-HeatpumpRules-13-BL-KQED-75ed3d7e-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2026/10/261028-HeatpumpRules-13-BL-KQED-75ed3d7e-768x512.jpg 768w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2026/10/261028-HeatpumpRules-13-BL-KQED-75ed3d7e-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" />\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">J.W. Frye, CEO of Rebuilding Together East Bay Network, speaks during a press conference supporting zero-emission water heater regulations at 1-888 Heat Pumps in Emeryville on Oct. 28, 2026. The Bay Area Air District is scheduled to vote on proposed changes to the regulations Nov. 4. (Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But there are exemptions that will apply to many people. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Property owners who make less than 80% of the area median income, or pay a significant percentage of their income to their mortgage and property taxes, will be excused.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Residents will attest to this by self-reporting through an online portal. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Homes with limited electrical capacity or a lack of space for the appliances will also receive a one-time exemption. A contractor would need to be involved to demonstrate that a household meets electrical constraints.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">People who use small-capacity water heaters, under 30 gallons, will not need to adhere to the rule as there is limited availability of zero-emission versions of this appliance. And regulators extended compliance dates for multi-family buildings of more than five units to January 2033.\u003c/p>\n\u003c/div>\u003c/p>",
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"content": "\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/elections/results\">California voters\u003c/a> are deciding the outcome of 14 state propositions, including measures to tax the wealth of billionaires, require voters to show ID, speed up environmental reviews and fund affordable housing, schools and healthcare.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With nearly 60% of all votes tallied statewide Wednesday — representing 7.9 million voters and counting — four measures had earned enough support to be declared winners by the Associated Press, while two have definitely failed.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What passed\u003c/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/voterguide/california/proposition-1\">\u003cstrong>Proposition 1: Housing bond\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Voters approved this bond measure that will authorize the state to borrow $10 billion to fund affordable housing and related infrastructure projects and another $1.25 billion for a home loan program for veterans. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to the \u003ca href=\"https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Proposition?number=1&year=2026\">Legislative Analyst’s Office\u003c/a>, the funds will support up to 40,000 rental units and will also assist 40,000 families in buying a home.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/07/20260716_ClimateSolutionsCapTrade_GC-2-KQED.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12091847\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/07/20260716_ClimateSolutionsCapTrade_GC-2-KQED.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/07/20260716_ClimateSolutionsCapTrade_GC-2-KQED-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/07/20260716_ClimateSolutionsCapTrade_GC-2-KQED-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" />\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Construction crews work at the site of RISE, an affordable housing development, across the street from the Berryessa/North San Jose BART Station, in San Jose on July 16, 2026. (Gina Castro for KQED)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At a time when the cost of housing is a critical concern for many California families, this measure, put on the ballot by state lawmakers, reflects a big investment in tackling the problem.\u003cbr>\u003cbr>“There’s really only so much bond debt we can take on as a state, so we want to be mindful,” said East Bay Assemblymember Buffy Wicks, who worked for years to get the housing bond on the ballot. “This year, the housing bond really became the priority because we’re running out of these resources.”\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/voterguide/california/proposition-2\">\u003cstrong>Proposition 2: Rainy day fund\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This measure to shore up California’s “rainy day fund,” formally known as the Budget Stabilization Account, sailed to victory Tuesday night.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">California has a progressive tax structure, meaning high earners pay a higher rate. That tends to produce big fluctuations in revenue from year to year, depending on how the economy — and the stock market — are doing. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Proposition 2 will build on the efforts by Gov. Jerry Brown a dozen years ago to stash away some tax dollars during good years as a buffer for lean times. \u003cbr>\u003cbr>The measure will expand the fund’s maximum size from 10% of general fund tax revenue to 20%. It also exempts deposits into the rainy day fund from counting against the state spending limit — and allows money that’s set aside for paying state debts to cover more types of loans.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/voterguide/california/proposition-3\">\u003cstrong>Prop 3: Income taxes\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">California voters approved this measure to make permanent a tax on high earners that is set to expire in 2031.\u003cbr>\u003cbr>In 2012, voters increased tax rates for the top 2% of earners (and extended the increase in 2016) — generating roughly $10 billion a year for the general fund. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The big winners of these taxes are public schools and safety net healthcare, which get the lion’s share of general fund spending. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Under this state tax, individuals pay a marginal tax rate of a little over 10% on income above $371,000, and couples pay that on income over $743,000. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Higher rates of just over 11% and 12% apply further up the income ladder to couples making more than $1.5 million.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/voterguide/california/proposition-37\">\u003cstrong>Proposition 37: Homebuyer bond\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Proposition 37, a measure meant to ease the crisis over housing costs in California, won handily Tuesday night.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The $25 billion bond measure will enable the state to create a down-payment assistance loan program for would-be homeowners earning up to 200% of an area’s median income.\u003cbr>\u003cbr>The measure, which was placed on the ballot by a coalition of real estate interests and building trades unions, will only apply to newly constructed homes.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What failed\u003c/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/voterguide/california/proposition-39\">\u003cstrong>Proposition 39: Voter ID\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Voters soundly defeated Proposition 39, a measure that would have required Californians to show ID when voting.\u003cbr>\u003cbr>Under current law, when Californians register to vote, they must provide an ID number — and their signature swearing they are eligible adult citizens.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They don’t need to show ID when they vote, but they must sign in at the polls or sign their ballot envelope, and that signature is matched with the original on their registration form.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/Prop39-voterID-scaled-e1791403746790.jpg\" alt=\"People in suits present at a podium surrounded by signs that read "Require Voter ID."\" class=\"wp-image-12101931\"/>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Sen. Tony Strickland speaks at the Riverside County Registrar of Voters on Monday, March 2, 2026, for a press conference highlighting voter signatures in favor of placing a voter ID measure on the November ballot. (Anjali Sharif-Paul/MediaNews Group/The Sun via Getty Images)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Proposition 39 would have required voters to present ID at the polls (or an ID number when voting by mail).\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Opponents argued the system already works, and Proposition 39 was a solution in search of a problem that could disenfranchise some eligible voters.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/voterguide/california/proposition-44\">\u003cstrong>Proposition 44: Health clinics\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A measure to require nonprofit community health clinics to spend at least 90% of their revenue on patient services was overwhelmingly defeated Tuesday night, with four out of five voters rejecting it.\u003cbr>\u003cbr>The same healthcare workers union behind Proposition 40 put this measure on the ballot, saying it was important to ensure taxpayer dollars are not spent on excessive salaries and overhead.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The state Legislative Analyst’s Office \u003ca href=\"https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Proposition?number=44&year=2026\">has found\u003c/a> that community clinics currently spend about 80% of revenue on services. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Opponents — including clinics and physician groups — say the sector is already heavily regulated and the measure would have harmed community care by adding red tape.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What hasn’t been called yet\u003c/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/voterguide/california/proposition-4\">\u003cstrong>Proposition 4: Campaign financing\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Voters were leaning against Proposition 4 on Wednesday afternoon by a narrow margin. The measure would allow any state or local government to set up a public financing program for election campaigns. It would repeal a 1988 ban on using taxpayer dollars for election campaigns. Currently, only charter cities and counties can bypass that ban.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Under the measure, candidates would need to meet certain eligibility criteria and agree to spending limits and other restrictions on the use of the funds. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Advocates say public financing of campaigns opens the door for candidates who aren’t rich or don’t have a Rolodex of wealthy donors. Opponents say tax dollars should be used for public services, not political spending.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/voterguide/california/proposition-5\">\u003cstrong>Proposition 5: Recall rules\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A measure to change California’s system for recall elections was ahead by a small margin Wednesday afternoon, with just over 50% voting yes.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Under existing law, when a state official faces a recall, voters are asked two questions: Should the official be removed from office? And who should replace them? If it passes, Proposition 5 will eliminate the second question and, if the person is recalled, the governor would appoint a replacement or (for legislative vacancies) there would be a special election.\u003cbr>\u003cbr>Proponents say that would eliminate a situation where a successor can win without a majority vote. Opponents say the current system is more democratic than letting the governor appoint a replacement.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/voterguide/california/proposition-38\">\u003cstrong>Proposition 38: Immunology bond\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Another bond measure, focused on immunotherapy research, was leading with the support of nearly 56% of voters.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The $8.4 billion bond measure generated controversy over the fact that half the money would go to an untested institute at UCLA backed by the same billionaire who paid to get Proposition 38 on the ballot. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1331\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/08/UCLACM.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12097112\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/08/UCLACM.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/08/UCLACM-160x106.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/08/UCLACM-1536x1022.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" />\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The UCLA campus in Los Angeles on Feb. 18, 2022. (Raquel Natalicchio for CalMatters)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Opponents said priorities for public spending on medical research should be based on rigorous scientific review and public health needs. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Supporters said that at a time when federal funding is unreliable, California should take the lead in supporting cutting-edge research.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/voterguide/california/proposition-40\">\u003cstrong>Proposition 40: Billionaire wealth tax\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This wealth tax measure, aimed at funding safety net health services, has drawn some of the greatest debate — and money — of any California proposition this year. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It was placed on the state ballot by a union of healthcare workers, at a time when Congress has made deep cuts to Medicaid (known in California as Medi-Cal).\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1349\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/08/Prop40BillionairesTaxGetty.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12097035\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/08/Prop40BillionairesTaxGetty.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/08/Prop40BillionairesTaxGetty-160x108.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/08/Prop40BillionairesTaxGetty-1536x1036.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" />\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A supporter with the Billionaire Tax Now coalition holds a placard during a media briefing in Los Angeles on April 27, 2026. (Frederic J. Brown/AFP via Getty Images)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Voters were leaning against Proposition 40, with nearly 56% voting no, as of Wednesday afternoon. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The measure would impose a one-time 5% tax on the wealth of individuals whose assets are valued at over $1 billion. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The “No” campaign was bankrolled with over $160 million from a group of tech billionaires who stood to be taxed.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/voterguide/california/proposition-41\">\u003cstrong>Proposition 41: Tax audits\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Propositions 41 and 42 were placed on the ballot by the same tech leaders who oppose the billionaire wealth tax. Proposition 41 was failing Wednesday afternoon by more than 52%. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If passed, it would require ongoing audits of state programs that are funded by “special” taxes earmarked for a specific purpose, to assess whether they are spending money wisely. If both this and Proposition 40 pass, but Proposition 41 receives more votes, Proposition 40 would be nullified. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/voterguide/california/proposition-42\">\u003cstrong>Proposition 42: Tax limits\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As with Proposition 41, this measure was placed on the ballot by opponents of the billionaire wealth tax, including Google co-founder Sergey Brin. 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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/elections/results\">California voters\u003c/a> are deciding the outcome of 14 state propositions, including measures to tax the wealth of billionaires, require voters to show ID, speed up environmental reviews and fund affordable housing, schools and healthcare.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With nearly 60% of all votes tallied statewide Wednesday — representing 7.9 million voters and counting — four measures had earned enough support to be declared winners by the Associated Press, while two have definitely failed.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What passed\u003c/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/voterguide/california/proposition-1\">\u003cstrong>Proposition 1: Housing bond\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Voters approved this bond measure that will authorize the state to borrow $10 billion to fund affordable housing and related infrastructure projects and another $1.25 billion for a home loan program for veterans. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to the \u003ca href=\"https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Proposition?number=1&year=2026\">Legislative Analyst’s Office\u003c/a>, the funds will support up to 40,000 rental units and will also assist 40,000 families in buying a home.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/07/20260716_ClimateSolutionsCapTrade_GC-2-KQED.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12091847\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/07/20260716_ClimateSolutionsCapTrade_GC-2-KQED.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/07/20260716_ClimateSolutionsCapTrade_GC-2-KQED-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/07/20260716_ClimateSolutionsCapTrade_GC-2-KQED-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" />\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Construction crews work at the site of RISE, an affordable housing development, across the street from the Berryessa/North San Jose BART Station, in San Jose on July 16, 2026. (Gina Castro for KQED)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At a time when the cost of housing is a critical concern for many California families, this measure, put on the ballot by state lawmakers, reflects a big investment in tackling the problem.\u003cbr>\u003cbr>“There’s really only so much bond debt we can take on as a state, so we want to be mindful,” said East Bay Assemblymember Buffy Wicks, who worked for years to get the housing bond on the ballot. “This year, the housing bond really became the priority because we’re running out of these resources.”\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/voterguide/california/proposition-2\">\u003cstrong>Proposition 2: Rainy day fund\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This measure to shore up California’s “rainy day fund,” formally known as the Budget Stabilization Account, sailed to victory Tuesday night.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">California has a progressive tax structure, meaning high earners pay a higher rate. That tends to produce big fluctuations in revenue from year to year, depending on how the economy — and the stock market — are doing. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Proposition 2 will build on the efforts by Gov. Jerry Brown a dozen years ago to stash away some tax dollars during good years as a buffer for lean times. \u003cbr>\u003cbr>The measure will expand the fund’s maximum size from 10% of general fund tax revenue to 20%. It also exempts deposits into the rainy day fund from counting against the state spending limit — and allows money that’s set aside for paying state debts to cover more types of loans.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/voterguide/california/proposition-3\">\u003cstrong>Prop 3: Income taxes\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">California voters approved this measure to make permanent a tax on high earners that is set to expire in 2031.\u003cbr>\u003cbr>In 2012, voters increased tax rates for the top 2% of earners (and extended the increase in 2016) — generating roughly $10 billion a year for the general fund. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The big winners of these taxes are public schools and safety net healthcare, which get the lion’s share of general fund spending. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Under this state tax, individuals pay a marginal tax rate of a little over 10% on income above $371,000, and couples pay that on income over $743,000. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Higher rates of just over 11% and 12% apply further up the income ladder to couples making more than $1.5 million.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/voterguide/california/proposition-37\">\u003cstrong>Proposition 37: Homebuyer bond\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Proposition 37, a measure meant to ease the crisis over housing costs in California, won handily Tuesday night.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The $25 billion bond measure will enable the state to create a down-payment assistance loan program for would-be homeowners earning up to 200% of an area’s median income.\u003cbr>\u003cbr>The measure, which was placed on the ballot by a coalition of real estate interests and building trades unions, will only apply to newly constructed homes.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What failed\u003c/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/voterguide/california/proposition-39\">\u003cstrong>Proposition 39: Voter ID\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Voters soundly defeated Proposition 39, a measure that would have required Californians to show ID when voting.\u003cbr>\u003cbr>Under current law, when Californians register to vote, they must provide an ID number — and their signature swearing they are eligible adult citizens.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They don’t need to show ID when they vote, but they must sign in at the polls or sign their ballot envelope, and that signature is matched with the original on their registration form.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/10/Prop39-voterID-scaled-e1791403746790.jpg\" alt=\"People in suits present at a podium surrounded by signs that read "Require Voter ID."\" class=\"wp-image-12101931\"/>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Sen. Tony Strickland speaks at the Riverside County Registrar of Voters on Monday, March 2, 2026, for a press conference highlighting voter signatures in favor of placing a voter ID measure on the November ballot. (Anjali Sharif-Paul/MediaNews Group/The Sun via Getty Images)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Proposition 39 would have required voters to present ID at the polls (or an ID number when voting by mail).\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Opponents argued the system already works, and Proposition 39 was a solution in search of a problem that could disenfranchise some eligible voters.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/voterguide/california/proposition-44\">\u003cstrong>Proposition 44: Health clinics\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A measure to require nonprofit community health clinics to spend at least 90% of their revenue on patient services was overwhelmingly defeated Tuesday night, with four out of five voters rejecting it.\u003cbr>\u003cbr>The same healthcare workers union behind Proposition 40 put this measure on the ballot, saying it was important to ensure taxpayer dollars are not spent on excessive salaries and overhead.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The state Legislative Analyst’s Office \u003ca href=\"https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Proposition?number=44&year=2026\">has found\u003c/a> that community clinics currently spend about 80% of revenue on services. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Opponents — including clinics and physician groups — say the sector is already heavily regulated and the measure would have harmed community care by adding red tape.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What hasn’t been called yet\u003c/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/voterguide/california/proposition-4\">\u003cstrong>Proposition 4: Campaign financing\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Voters were leaning against Proposition 4 on Wednesday afternoon by a narrow margin. The measure would allow any state or local government to set up a public financing program for election campaigns. It would repeal a 1988 ban on using taxpayer dollars for election campaigns. Currently, only charter cities and counties can bypass that ban.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Under the measure, candidates would need to meet certain eligibility criteria and agree to spending limits and other restrictions on the use of the funds. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Advocates say public financing of campaigns opens the door for candidates who aren’t rich or don’t have a Rolodex of wealthy donors. Opponents say tax dollars should be used for public services, not political spending.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/voterguide/california/proposition-5\">\u003cstrong>Proposition 5: Recall rules\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A measure to change California’s system for recall elections was ahead by a small margin Wednesday afternoon, with just over 50% voting yes.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Under existing law, when a state official faces a recall, voters are asked two questions: Should the official be removed from office? And who should replace them? If it passes, Proposition 5 will eliminate the second question and, if the person is recalled, the governor would appoint a replacement or (for legislative vacancies) there would be a special election.\u003cbr>\u003cbr>Proponents say that would eliminate a situation where a successor can win without a majority vote. Opponents say the current system is more democratic than letting the governor appoint a replacement.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/voterguide/california/proposition-38\">\u003cstrong>Proposition 38: Immunology bond\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Another bond measure, focused on immunotherapy research, was leading with the support of nearly 56% of voters.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The $8.4 billion bond measure generated controversy over the fact that half the money would go to an untested institute at UCLA backed by the same billionaire who paid to get Proposition 38 on the ballot. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1331\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/08/UCLACM.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12097112\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/08/UCLACM.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/08/UCLACM-160x106.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/08/UCLACM-1536x1022.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" />\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The UCLA campus in Los Angeles on Feb. 18, 2022. (Raquel Natalicchio for CalMatters)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Opponents said priorities for public spending on medical research should be based on rigorous scientific review and public health needs. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Supporters said that at a time when federal funding is unreliable, California should take the lead in supporting cutting-edge research.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/voterguide/california/proposition-40\">\u003cstrong>Proposition 40: Billionaire wealth tax\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This wealth tax measure, aimed at funding safety net health services, has drawn some of the greatest debate — and money — of any California proposition this year. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It was placed on the state ballot by a union of healthcare workers, at a time when Congress has made deep cuts to Medicaid (known in California as Medi-Cal).\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1349\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/08/Prop40BillionairesTaxGetty.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12097035\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/08/Prop40BillionairesTaxGetty.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/08/Prop40BillionairesTaxGetty-160x108.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/08/Prop40BillionairesTaxGetty-1536x1036.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" />\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A supporter with the Billionaire Tax Now coalition holds a placard during a media briefing in Los Angeles on April 27, 2026. (Frederic J. Brown/AFP via Getty Images)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Voters were leaning against Proposition 40, with nearly 56% voting no, as of Wednesday afternoon. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The measure would impose a one-time 5% tax on the wealth of individuals whose assets are valued at over $1 billion. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The “No” campaign was bankrolled with over $160 million from a group of tech billionaires who stood to be taxed.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/voterguide/california/proposition-41\">\u003cstrong>Proposition 41: Tax audits\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Propositions 41 and 42 were placed on the ballot by the same tech leaders who oppose the billionaire wealth tax. Proposition 41 was failing Wednesday afternoon by more than 52%. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If passed, it would require ongoing audits of state programs that are funded by “special” taxes earmarked for a specific purpose, to assess whether they are spending money wisely. If both this and Proposition 40 pass, but Proposition 41 receives more votes, Proposition 40 would be nullified. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/voterguide/california/proposition-42\">\u003cstrong>Proposition 42: Tax limits\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As with Proposition 41, this measure was placed on the ballot by opponents of the billionaire wealth tax, including Google co-founder Sergey Brin. Proposition 42 was ahead, with 54% of the vote Wednesday afternoon.\u003cbr>\u003cbr>If approved, it would make it much harder to pass future wealth taxes by prohibiting new levies on the ownership of financial assets, such as stocks and personal property, that are typically only taxed when they generate income or are sold.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If both this and Proposition 40 pass, but Proposition 42 receives more votes, Proposition 40 would be nullified. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/voterguide/california/proposition-43\">\u003cstrong>Proposition 43: Local taxes\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Proposition 43, a measure that would make it harder to pass new local tax measures, appeared to be heading to defeat, with nearly 55% of voters opposed Wednesday afternoon.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The measure — supported by Republicans and anti-tax groups and opposed by Democrats, unions and California counties — would require a two-thirds vote, rather than a simple majority, to pass any local taxes earmarked for a specific purpose, such as schools or wildfire prevention.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">California voters approved the two-thirds majority threshold in 1996, but in 2017 the state Supreme Court ruled that it only applied to measures put on the ballot by elected officials. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Proposition 43 would apply it to voter initiatives as well. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/voterguide/california/proposition-45\">\u003cstrong>Proposition 45: CEQA review\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Voters were leaning against Proposition 45, a measure that would reshape the state’s landmark environmental law, the California Environmental Quality Act, to expedite certain projects deemed “essential.” \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">More than 54% of voters were rejecting the plan.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The 1970 law requires agencies to consider environmental harm before building, but developers say it’s often used to delay important affordable housing and infrastructure projects. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Proposition 45 would set a one-year time limit on environmental reviews, and a 270-day limit for courts to rule on related lawsuits. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Opponents point out it was financed by utilities and corporate PACs, and said it could gut environmental protections. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u003cem>This story includes reporting from KQED staff and our partner CalMatters.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003c/div>\u003c/p>",
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