California's state elections were held November 2, 2004. The number of elections in California varies by year California has a Gubernatorial election every four years and in 2003 it had a recall election. The California gubernatorial election 1861 took place on September 4, 1861. The California gubernatorial election 1958 took place on November 4, 1958. The California gubernatorial election 1962 was held on November 6 1962. The California gubernatorial election 1966 was held on November 8 1966. The California gubernatorial election 1970 was held on November 3 1970. The 1974 California gubernatorial election took place on November 5, 1974. The 1978 California gubernatorial election occurred on November 7, 1978. The 1982 California gubernatorial election occurred on November 2, 1982. The 1986 California gubernatorial election occurred on November 4, 1986. The 1990 California gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1990. The 1994 California gubernatorial election was held on November 8, 1994, in the midst of that year's Republican Revolution. The 1998 California gubernatorial election was an election that occurred on November 3, 1998, resulting in the election of Gray Davis The 2002 California gubernatorial election was an election that occurred on November 5, 2002. The 2003 California recall election was a special Election permitted under California law The 2006 California gubernatorial election occurred on November 7 2006. The 2010 California gubernatorial election will be held on November 2 2010, with the primary election on June 8, and will include The Lieutenant Governor of California is a statewide constitutional officer elected separately from the Governor who serves as the "vice-executive" of California The 1998 California lieutenant governor election occurred on November 3 1998. The 2002 California lieutenant governor election occurred on November 5 2002. The 2006 California lieutenant governor election occurred on November 7 2006. The Secretary of State of California is the chief elections officer of that U The 2002 California Secretary of State election occurred on November 5 2002. The 2006 California Secretary of State election occurred on November 7 2006. The State Controller is the Chief Financial Officer of the State of California in the United States. The 2006 California State Controller election occurred on November 7 2006. The California State Treasurer is responsible for the state's Investment and Finance. The 2006 California State Treasurer election occurred on November 7 2006. The California Attorney General is the State Attorney General of the Government of the state of California in the USA. The 2006 California Attorney General election occurred on November 7 2006. California Insurance Commissioner is an elected executive office position in California The 2006 California Insurance Commissioner election occurred on November 7 2006. The California Department of Education is a California agency that oversees public education The 2004 United States presidential election in California refers to how California participated in the 2004 United States presidential election. The United States presidential election in California 2008 chooses California 's delegation to the Electoral College. The 2004 United States Senate election in California was held November 2, 2004. The 2006 United States Senate election in California was held November 7, 2006. The 2010 United States Senate election in California will take place in the U California's At-large congressional district elections were elections for California 's delegation to the United States House of Representatives. 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to the United States House of Representatives The California State Assembly is the Lower house of the California State Legislature. The 2000 California State Assembly elections were held November 7, 2000. The 2002 California State Assembly elections were held November 5, 2002. The 2004 California State Assembly elections were held November 2, 2004. The 2006 California State Assembly elections were held November 7, 2006. The California State Senate is the upper house of the California State Legislature. The 2000 California State Senate elections were held on November 7, 2000. The 2002 California State Senate elections were held on November 5, 2002. The 2004 California State Senate elections were held on November 2, 2004. The 2006 California State Senate elections were held on November 7, 2006. The 2008 California State Senate elections will take place on November 4, 2008. This article formerly titled "California government and politics" is about the government of the state The 2006 California Courts of Appeal election was held November 7, 2006. An election is a Decision-making process by which a population chooses an individual to hold formal office The California state elections 2006 took place on November 7, 2006. The California state elections February 2008 were held on February 5, 2008 throughout California. The California state elections June 2008 were held on June 3, 2008 throughout California. The California state elections November 2008 will be held on November 4, 2008 throughout California. A primary election ( nominating primary) also referred to simply as a primary, is an election in which voters in a Jurisdiction select candidates The California Democratic primary 2000 was held on March 7 2000, the same day as the Republican primary. The California Republican primary 2000 was held on March 7 2000. The California Democratic primary 2004 was held on March 2 2004, the same day as the Republican primary. The California Republican primary 2004 was held on March 2 2004, the same day as the Democratic primary. The 2008 California Democratic primary took place on February 5, 2008, also known as Super Tuesday. The California Republican primary 2008 was held on February 5, 2008, with a total of 119 national delegates at stake A by-election or bye-election (called special election in the United States) is an Election held to fill a political office that has become vacant " Special election musical chairs " is a term used by editorialists to describe a series of Special elections triggered by the mid-term resignation or death of an officeholder The 2003 California recall election was a special Election permitted under California law The California special election of 2005 was held on November 8, 2005 after being called by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger on June 13 California ( is a US state on the West Coast of the United States, along the Pacific Ocean. Events 1570 - A Tidal wave in the North Sea devastates the coast from Holland to Jutland, killing more than 1000 "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " Necessary primary elections were held on March 2. A primary election ( nominating primary) also referred to simply as a primary, is an election in which voters in a Jurisdiction select candidates Events 986 - Louis V becomes King of the Franks. 1127 - Assassination of Charles the Good Up for election were all the seats of the State Assembly, 20 seats of the State Senate, and sixteen ballot measures. The California State Assembly is the Lower house of the California State Legislature. The California State Senate is the upper house of the California State Legislature. In US Politics, initiative and referendum is a process that allows citizens of many U [1]
There are 40 seats in the State Senate. The California State Senate is the upper house of the California State Legislature. For this election, candidates running in odd-numbered districts ran for four-year terms. [2]
| California State Senate - 2004 | Seats |
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| Democratic-Held | 25 | |
| Republican-Held | 15 | |
| 2004 Elections | ||
| Democratic Held and Uncontested | 15 | |
| Contested | 19 | |
| Republican Held and Uncontested | 6 | |
| Total |
40 | |
All 80 biennially elected seats of the State Assembly were up for election this year. The California State Assembly is the Lower house of the California State Legislature. Each seat has a two-year term. The Democrats retained control of the State Assembly. [3]
| California State Assembly - 2004 | Seats |
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| Democratic-Held | 48 | |
| Republican-Held | 32 | |
| 2004 Elections | ||
| Democratic Incumbent and Uncontested | 33 | |
| Contested, Open Seats | 23 | |
| Republican Incumbent and Uncontested | 24 | |
| Total |
80 | |
Sixteen ballot propositions qualified to be listed on the general election ballot in California. In US Politics, initiative and referendum is a process that allows citizens of many U Nine measures passed while seven failed. [4][5]
Proposition 1A would protect local funding and tax revenues for locally delivered services and prohibit the State from reducing local governments' property tax proceeds. In business revenue or revenues is Income that a company receives from its normal business activities usually from the sale of goods and services Local governments are administrative offices that are smaller than a State. Property tax, or millage tax, is an Ad valorem tax that an owner pays on the value of the property being taxed Proposition 1A passed with 83. 6% approval.
Proposition 59 would amend the Constitution to provide the public the right to access meetings of government bodies and writings of government officials. The Constitution of the State of California is the document that establishes and describes the duties powers structure and function of the Government of the U In a meeting, two or more people come together for the purpose of discussing a (usually predetermined topic such as business or community event planning often in a formal setting Proposition 59 passed with 83. 3% approval.
Proposition 60 would provide the right for political parties participating in a primary election for partisan office to also participate in the general election for that office. Proposition 60 was a Proposition in the state of California on the November 2, 2004 ballot A primary election ( nominating primary) also referred to simply as a primary, is an election in which voters in a Jurisdiction select candidates Proposition 60 passed with 67. 5% approval.
Proposition 60A would reserve proceeds from sale of surplus state property purchased with General Fund monies to payment of principal, interest on Economic Recovery Bonds approved in March 2004. Proposition 60A was a Proposition in the state of California on the November 2, 2004 ballot Proposition 60A passed with 73. 2% approval.
Proposition 61 authorizes $750 million in bonds for grants for construction, expansion, remodeling, renovation, furnishing and equipping children's hospitals. Proposition 61 was a Proposition in the state of California on the November 2, 2004 ballot Proposition 61 passed with 58. 3% approval.
Proposition 62 would allow voters to vote for any state or federal candidate, except for president, regardless of party registration of voter or candidate. Proposition 62 was a Proposition in the state of California on the November 2, 2004 ballot Proposition 62 failed with 46. 2% approval.
Proposition 63 would establish a 1% tax on taxable personal income above $1 million to fund expanded health services for the mentally ill. Proposition 63 was a Proposition in the state of California on the November 2, 2004 ballot Income, refers to consumption opportunity gained by an entity within a specified time frame which is generally expressed in monetary terms Mental disorder or mental illness is a psychological or behavioral pattern that occurs in an individual and is thought to cause distress or disability that is not expected as Proposition 63 passed with 53. 7% approval.
Proposition 64 limits the ability for lawsuits to be filed, only allowing them if there was actual loss. Proposition 64 was a Proposition in the state of California on the November 2, 2004 ballot In law a lawsuit is a civil action brought before a Court in which the party commencing the action the Plaintiff, seeks a legal or equitable remedy Proposition 64 passed with 58. 9% approval.
Proposition 65 would amend the constitution to allow for voter approval of reductions of local fee or tax revenues. Proposition 65 was a Proposition in the state of California on the November 2, 2004 ballot Proposition 65 failed with 37. 6% approval.
Proposition 66 would limit the three strikes law to violent and serious felonies, allow limited re-sentencing under new definitions, and increase punishment for child sex offenders. In Common law legal systems a felony is a serious Crime, often contrasted with a Misdemeanor. In Law, a sentence forms the final act of a Judge -ruled process and also the symbolic principal act connected to his function A sex offender is a person who has been criminally charged and convicted of or has pled guilty to or pled Nolo contendere to a Sex crime. Proposition 66 failed with 47. 3% approval.
Proposition 67 would amend the constitution to increase the telephone surcharge be increased and to allocate funds for emergency services. Emergency services are organizations which ensure Public safety by addressing different emergencies Proposition 67 failed with 28. 4% approval.
Proposition 68 would amend the constitution to allow tribal compact amendments, allowing casino gaming for sixteen non-tribal establishments unless tribes accept. Native Americans in the United States are the indigenous peoples from the regions of North America now encompassed by the continental United States A contract is an exchange of promises between two or more parties to do or refrain from doing an act which is enforceable in a court of law A casino is in the modern sense of the word a facility that houses and accommodates certain types of Gambling activities Proposition 68 failed with 16. 2% approval.
Proposition 69 would require and provide funding for the collection of DNA samples from all felons with submission to the state DNA database. Deoxyribonucleic acid ( DNA) is a Nucleic acid that contains the genetic instructions used in the development and functioning of all known Proposition 69 passed with 62. 0% approval.
Proposition 70 would require the Governor to execute a 99-year gaming compact upon tribe's request, and the tribe would contribute a percentage of its net gaming income to state funds in exchange for expanded, exclusive gaming. The Governor of California is the highest executive authority in the state government whose responsibilities include making annual "State of the State" addresses Proposition 70 failed with 23. 7% approval.
Proposition 71 would establish the "California Institute for Regenerative Medicine" to regulate and fund stem cell research with the constitutional right to conduct the research and with an oversight committee. On November 2 2004, Californians approved Proposition 71 (codified as California Constitution Article XXXV) the California Stem Cell Research and Cures Stem cells are cells found in most if not all multi-cellular Organisms. Proposition 71 passed with 59. 1% approval.
Proposition 72 would require health care coverage for employees working for large and medium employers. Health care is the prevention treatment and management of illness and the preservation of mental health through the services offered by the medical, Nursing Employment is a Contract between two parties, one being the employer and the other being the employee. Employment is a Contract between two parties, one being the employer and the other being the employee. Proposition 72 failed with 49. 1% approval.