California state elections, November 2008
- California state elections, November 2008
The California state elections, November 2008 will be held on November 4, 2008 throughout California. Among the elections taking place are those for the office of President of the United States, all the seats of California's delegation to the House of Representatives, all of the seats of the State Assembly, and all of the odd-numbered seats of the State Senate. Twelve propositions will also appear on the ballot. Numerous local elections will also take place throughout the state. [cite web |url=http://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/elections_calendar2008.htm |title=2008 California Election Calendar |accessdate=2008-06-06 |publisher=California Secretary of State] [cite web |url=http://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/elections_j.htm |title=2008 Ballot Measure Update |date=2008-08-05 |accessdate=2008-06-06 |publisher=California Secretary of State]
President
California State Assembly
The California State Assembly is the lower house of California's bicameral State Legislature. There are a total of 80 seats in the Assembly. The California Democratic Party controls 48 seats, while the California Republican Party controls 32. All seats are up for election, with a term of two years.
Of the 80 State Assembly districts, only seven to nine are considered truly competitive by political analysts.
Proposition 3
Proposition 3 is an initiative statute that authorizes children's hospital bonds and grants.
Proposition 6
Proposition 6 is an initiative statute regarding criminal penalties and public safety funding.
Proposition 10
Proposition 10 is an initiative statute that authorizes bonds for alternative fuel vehicles and renewable energy.
See also
*California state elections, February 2008
*California state elections, June 2008
References
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