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Proposition 6

Should California ban involuntary servitude in prisons and jails? 

Passes with majority vote.

No53.3%
7,666,204 votes
Yes46.6%
6,707,647 votes
Race called at 6:11 PM PT on November 10, 2024
96.76% of votes countedAssociated Press
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Proposition 6 would ban involuntary servitude as punishment for a crime. It would specifically prevent state prisons from punishing inmates who refuse to work. The proposal was included in a package of bills aimed at providing reparations to Black Californians and was placed on the ballot by the state Legislature.

Yes Argument

Proposition 6 would make sure incarcerated people are not punished for doing rehabilitative or educational work instead of a prison job such as cooking or cleaning. It’s not fair for those who refuse a work assignment to face punishments such as losing their right to use the phone or receive visits from family members. Several states, including Alabama and Colorado, have already passed similar measures, removing language allowing involuntary servitude from their constitutions.

No Argument

If incarcerated people turn down work assignments, prisons would have to spend more money to hire people to cook or clean. Inmates are supposed to be paying their debt to society while incarcerated, and taxpayers should not have to assume a greater burden to fund prison chores.

Fundraising
Campaign finance data comes from the California Secretary of State’s office or the Federal Election Commission.

Updated at 6:00 PM PT on Oct 31, 2024
Source: California Secretary of State
In Support
$2.0mTotal
All of Us or None Action Network
$345.0k
Patty Quillin
$250.0k
The Heising-Simons Action Fund
$200.0k
Voice of the Experienced (VOTE)
$120.0k
Anti Recidivism Coalition
$110.2k
In Opposition
$0Total

Key Supporters

This list represents notable organizations and individuals who have taken a position on the ballot measure or candidate, or who are funding campaigns in support or opposition. This list is not exhaustive, and may be updated.

In Support

  • Lori Wilson, state Assembly member
  • ACLU California Action
  • Anti-Recidivism Coalition
  • California Democratic Party
  • Legal Services for Prisoners with Children

In Opposition

  • California Republican Party
  • Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association

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Passes with majority vote.

Yes58.5%
8,570,290 votes
No41.4%
6,070,045 votes
Race called at 5:45 PM PT on November 6, 2024
96.7% of votes countedAssociated Press
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Passes with majority vote.

Yes62.6%
9,234,327 votes
No37.3%
5,507,635 votes
Race called at 10:30 PM PT on November 5, 2024
96.7% of votes countedAssociated Press
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A black and white mid-rise apartment building is pictured at three-quarters view, revealing a pink side wall with a medical cross symbol on it. A small blue shape is collaged to the left of the building.

Passes with majority vote.

Yes59.6%
8,786,888 votes
No40.3%
5,944,636 votes
Race called at 10:07 AM PT on November 6, 2024
96.74% of votes countedAssociated Press
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Passes with majority vote.

No55.2%
8,045,888 votes
Yes44.7%
6,528,711 votes
Race called at 8:39 AM PT on November 8, 2024
96.74% of votes countedAssociated Press
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A black and white mid-rise apartment building is pictured at three-quarters view, revealing a pink side wall with a medical cross symbol on it. A small blue shape is collaged to the left of the building.

Passes with majority vote.

No50.8%
7,458,192 votes
Yes49.1%
7,215,742 votes
Race called at 5:03 PM PT on November 19, 2024
96.87% of votes countedAssociated Press
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A black and white mid-rise apartment building is pictured at three-quarters view, revealing a pink side wall with a medical cross symbol on it. A small blue shape is collaged to the left of the building.

Passes with majority vote.

No60.1%
8,754,342 votes
Yes39.8%
5,793,826 votes
Race called at 12:02 AM PT on November 6, 2024
96.77% of votes countedAssociated Press
This percentage is an Associated Press estimate of how much of the vote in an election has been counted. It is informed by turnout in recent elections, details on votes cast in advance and – after polls close – early returns. The estimate may fluctuate as election officials report additional results and AP learns more about how many voters have cast a ballot.
A black and white mid-rise apartment building is pictured at three-quarters view, revealing a pink side wall with a medical cross symbol on it. A small blue shape is collaged to the left of the building.

Passes with majority vote.

Yes50.7%
7,163,651 votes
No49.2%
6,942,708 votes
Race called at 5:34 PM PT on November 20, 2024
97.02% of votes countedAssociated Press
This percentage is an Associated Press estimate of how much of the vote in an election has been counted. It is informed by turnout in recent elections, details on votes cast in advance and – after polls close – early returns. The estimate may fluctuate as election officials report additional results and AP learns more about how many voters have cast a ballot.
A black and white mid-rise apartment building is pictured at three-quarters view, revealing a pink side wall with a medical cross symbol on it. A small blue shape is collaged to the left of the building.

Passes with majority vote.

Yes67.8%
9,836,979 votes
No32.1%
4,663,313 votes
Race called at 9:28 PM PT on November 5, 2024
96.76% of votes countedAssociated Press
This percentage is an Associated Press estimate of how much of the vote in an election has been counted. It is informed by turnout in recent elections, details on votes cast in advance and – after polls close – early returns. The estimate may fluctuate as election officials report additional results and AP learns more about how many voters have cast a ballot.
A black and white mid-rise apartment building is pictured at three-quarters view, revealing a pink side wall with a medical cross symbol on it. A small blue shape is collaged to the left of the building.

Passes with majority vote.

Yes68.5%
10,037,484 votes
No31.4%
4,613,862 votes
Race called at 8:57 PM PT on November 5, 2024
96.77% of votes countedAssociated Press
This percentage is an Associated Press estimate of how much of the vote in an election has been counted. It is informed by turnout in recent elections, details on votes cast in advance and – after polls close – early returns. The estimate may fluctuate as election officials report additional results and AP learns more about how many voters have cast a ballot.