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November 7, 2006 Election

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County Results as of Dec 4 1:58pm, 100.0% of Precincts Reporting (1,244/1,244)
59.0% Countywide Voter Turnout (442,511/749,866)
Statewide Results as of Nov 14 5:08pm, 100.0% of Precincts Reporting (25090/25090)
49.1% Statewide Voter Turnout (7,780,254/15,837,108)

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    • State Executive

    Governor; State of CaliforniaClick here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites

    • Arnold Schwarzenegger, Republican
      4,261,248 votes 56.1%
    • Phil Angelides, Democratic
      2,956,489 votes 38.9%
    • Peter Miguel Camejo, Green
      173,318 votes 2.3%
    • Art Olivier, Libertarian
      100,523 votes 1.4%
    • Janice Jordan, Peace and Freedom
      59,504 votes 0.7%
    • Edward C. Noonan, American Independent
      52,660 votes 0.6%
    • James E. Harris, Independent (Write-in)
    • Vibert Greene, Independent (Write-in)
    • Dealphria Christina Tarver, Independent (Write-in)
    • Elisha Shapiro, Independent (Write-in)
    • Robert C. Newman, II, Republican (Write-in)
    • Donald "Dr Don" Etkes, Independent (Write-in)

    Lieutenant Governor; State of CaliforniaClick here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites

    Secretary of State; State of CaliforniaClick here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites

    Controller; State of CaliforniaClick here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites

    • John Chiang, Democratic
      3,713,780 votes 50.7%
    • Tony Strickland, Republican
      2,954,128 votes 40.3%
    • Laura Wells, Green
      222,222 votes 3.1%
    • Elizabeth Cervantes Barron, Peace and Freedom
      183,287 votes 2.5%
    • Donna Tello, Libertarian
      164,795 votes 2.2%
    • Warren Mark Campbell, American Independent
      92,655 votes 1.2%

    Treasurer; State of CaliforniaClick here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites

    • Bill Lockyer, Democratic
      3,970,555 votes 54.5%
    • Claude Parrish, Republican
      2,721,353 votes 37.3%
    • Marian Smithson, Libertarian
      290,982 votes 4.0%
    • Mehul M. Thakker, Green
      170,430 votes 2.3%
    • E. Justin Noonan, American Independent
      81,162 votes 1.1%
    • Gerald Sanders, Peace and Freedom
      61,661 votes 0.8%

    Attorney General; State of CaliforniaClick here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites

    Insurance Commissioner; State of CaliforniaClick here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites

    Board of Equalization

    State Board of Equalization; District 1Click here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites

    US Senate

    United States SenatorClick here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites

    • Dianne Feinstein, Democratic
      4,445,123 votes 59.5%
    • Richard "Dick" Mountjoy, Republican
      2,630,300 votes 35.2%
    • Todd Chretien, Green
      124,507 votes 1.7%
    • Michael S. Metti, Libertarian
      116,720 votes 1.5%
    • Marsha Feinland, Peace and Freedom
      101,021 votes 1.3%
    • Don J. Grundmann, American Independent
      65,614 votes 0.8%
    • Lea Sherman, Independent (Write-in)
    • Jeffrey Mackler, Independent (Write-in)
    • Connor Vlakancic, Independent (Write-in)
    • Kent P. Mesplay, Green (Write-in)

    US Representative

    United States Representative; District 11Click here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites

    • Jerry McNerney, Democratic
      92,571 votes 53.7%
    • Richard W. Pombo, Republican
      80,112 votes 46.3%

    United States Representative; District 14Click here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites

    United States Representative; District 15Click here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites

    • Mike Honda, Democratic
      110,502 votes 72.3%
    • Raymond L. Chukwu, Republican
      42,547 votes 27.7%

    United States Representative; District 16Click here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites

    • Zoe Lofgren, Democratic
      94,145 votes 72.6%
    • Charel Winston, Republican
      35,606 votes 27.4%

    State Senate

    State Senator; District 10Click here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites

    • Ellen Corbett, Democratic
      124,482 votes 73.3%
    • Lou Filipovich, Republican
      45,439 votes 26.7%

    State Assembly

    Member of the State Assembly; District 20Click here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites

    • Alberto Torrico, Democratic
      55,788 votes 65.4%
    • Ken Nishimura, Republican
      29,632 votes 34.6%

    Member of the State Assembly; District 21Click here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites

    Member of the State Assembly; District 22Click here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites

    Member of the State Assembly; District 23Click here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites

    Member of the State Assembly; District 24Click here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites

    Member of the State Assembly; District 27Click here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites

    Member of the State Assembly; District 28Click here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites

    Judicial

    California State Supreme CourtClick here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites (Yes/No)

    California State Court of Appeal; District 6Click here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites (Yes/No)

    Judge - Superior Court; County of Santa Clara; Office 13Click here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites

    School

    Member; Santa Clara County Board of Education; Trustee Area 2Click here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites

    Member; Santa Clara County Board of Education; Trustee Area 7Click here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites

    Trustee; Gavilan Joint Community College District; Trustee Area 3Click here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites (2 Elected)

    • Kent L. Child
      9,113 votes 25.9%
    • Elvira Robinson
      8,210 votes 23.33%
    • Reba M. Jones
      7,419 votes 21.08%
    • Angie De La Cruz
      6,221 votes 17.68%
    • Dee Brown
      4,226 votes 12.01%

    Trustee; West Valley-Mission Community College District; Trustee Area 1Click here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites (2 Elected)

    Trustee; West Valley-Mission Community College District; Trustee Area 2Click here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites

    Board Member; Gilroy Unified School DistrictClick here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites (4 Elected)

    Board Member; Morgan Hill Unified School DistrictClick here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites (4 Elected)

    Trustee; San Jose Unified School District; Trustee Area 4Click here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites

    Trustee; Santa Clara Unified School District; Trustee Area 2Click here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites (2 Elected)

    Trustee; Santa Clara Unified School District; Trustee Area 3Click here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites

    Board Member; Campbell Union High School DistrictClick here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites (3 Elected)

    Board Member; East Side Union High School DistrictClick here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites (3 Elected)

    Board Member; Fremont Union High School DistrictClick here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites (3 Elected)

    Board Member; Los Gatos-Saratoga Joint Union High School DistrictClick here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites (3 Elected)

    Board Member; San Benito High School DistrictClick here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites (3 Elected)

    • Bill Tiffany
      21 votes 23.86%
    • Steve De Lay
      20 votes 22.73%
    • Terry D. Hill
      14 votes 15.91%
    • Robert E. Bernosky
      11 votes 12.5%
    • Mary Encinias
      8 votes 9.09%
    • Jan M. Joseph
      7 votes 7.95%
    • Ardyss A. Golden
      7 votes 7.95%

    Board Member; Alum Rock Union School DistrictClick here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites (3 Elected)

    Board Member; Berryessa Union School DistrictClick here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites (3 Elected)

    Board Member; Campbell Union School District; 4 Year TermClick here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites (3 Elected)

    Board Member; Franklin-McKinley School District; 2 Year Short TermClick here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites

    • George Sanchez
      6,762 votes 59.52%
    • Anthony Nguyen (Withdrawn)
      4,598 votes 40.48%

    Board Member; Loma Prieta Joint Union School DistrictClick here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites (3 Elected)

    Board Member; Moreland School DistrictClick here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites (3 Elected)

    Board Member; North County Joint Union School DistrictClick here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites (2 Elected)

    • Krystal Lomanto
      25 votes 40.98%
    • Cindy King
      16 votes 26.23%
    • Michael Castello
      12 votes 19.67%
    • Christie Cabrera
      8 votes 13.11%

    Board Member; Oak Grove School District; 4 Year TermClick here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites (3 Elected)

    Board Member; Union School DistrictClick here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites (3 Elected)

    County

    District Attorney; County of Santa ClaraClick here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites

    City

    Council Member; City of CampbellClick here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites (3 Elected)

    Council Member; Town of Los Altos HillsClick here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites (2 Elected)

    Council Member; Town of Los GatosClick here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites (3 Elected)

    Mayor; City of MilpitasClick here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites

    Council Member; City of MilpitasClick here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites (2 Elected)

    Council Member; City of Monte SerenoClick here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites (3 Elected)

    Mayor; City of Morgan HillClick here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites

    Council Member; City of Morgan HillClick here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites (2 Elected)

    Council Member; City of Mountain ViewClick here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites (3 Elected)

    Mayor; City of San JoseClick here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites

    Council Member, 3; City of San Jose; Council District 3Click here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites

    Council Member, 6; City of San Jose; Council District 6Click here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites

    Mayor; City of Santa ClaraClick here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites

    Council Member; City of Santa Clara; Seat 2Click here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites

    Council Member; City of Santa Clara; Seat 5Click here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites

    Council Member; City of SaratogaClick here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites (3 Elected)

    Special District

    Director; Santa Clara Valley Water District; Division 1Click here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites

    State Propositions

    Proposition 1A Transportation Funding Protection
    Pass: 5,607,554 / 76.9% Yes votes ...... 1,686,478 / 23.1% No votes
    Should the California Constitution be amended to further protect the state sales tax revenues for transportation purposes from general-purpose use and require any funds borrowed to be repaid to the transportation fund?

    Proposition 1B Highway Safety, Traffic Reduction, Air Quality, and Port Security
    Pass: 4,475,784 / 61.2% Yes votes ...... 2,835,618 / 38.8% No votes
    Should the state sell $19.9 billion in general obligation bonds to fund state and local transportation improvement projects to relieve congestion, improve movement of goods, improve air quality, and enhance safety and security of the transportation system?

    Proposition 1C Housing and Emergency Shelter Trust Fund Act of 2006
    Pass: 4,197,435 / 57.4% Yes votes ...... 3,115,894 / 42.6% No votes
    Should the state sell $2.9 billion in general obligation bonds to fund housing for lower-income residents and development in urban areas near public transportation?

    Proposition 1D Kindergarten-University Public Education Facilities
    Pass: 4,143,502 / 56.5% Yes votes ...... 3,187,911 / 43.5% No votes
    Should the state sell $10.4 billion in general obligation bonds to fund repair and upgrade of public schools, including kindergarten through grade 12, community colleges, and state universities?

    Proposition 1E Disaster Preparedness and Flood Prevention
    Pass: 4,638,636 / 64.0% Yes votes ...... 2,613,728 / 36.0% No votes
    Should the state sell $4.1 billion in general obligation bonds to finance disaster preparedness and flood prevention projects at the state and local levels?

    Proposition 83 Sex Offenders. Sexually Violent Predators. Punishment, Residence Restrictions and Monitoring
    Pass: 5,200,908 / 70.5% Yes votes ...... 2,176,147 / 29.5% No votes
    Should California amend existing laws relating to violent and habitual sex offenders and child molesters to increase penalties and monitoring?

    Proposition 84 Water Quality, Safety and Supply. Flood Control. Natural Resource Protection. Park Improvements
    Pass: 3,879,523 / 53.7% Yes votes ...... 3,351,357 / 46.3% No votes
    Should the state issue $5.4 billion in bonds for a wide variety of projects related to water safety, rivers, beaches, levees, watersheds, and parks and forests?

    Proposition 85 Waiting Period and Parental Notification Before Termination of Minor's Pregnancy
    Fail: 3,405,458 / 46.0% Yes votes ...... 4,000,442 / 54.0% No votes
    Should the California Constitution be amended to require notification of the parent or legal guardian of an unemancipated pregnant minor at least 48 hours before performing an abortion?

    Proposition 86 Tax on Cigarettes
    Fail: 3,607,506 / 48.0% Yes votes ...... 3,902,558 / 52.0% No votes
    Should the state impose an additional tax of $2.60 per cigarette pack to fund new and expanded health services, health insurance for children, and expand tobacco use prevention programs?

    Proposition 87 Alternative Energy. Research, Production, Incentives. Tax on California Oil Producers
    Fail: 3,372,394 / 45.3% Yes votes ...... 4,079,106 / 54.7% No votes
    Should California establish a $4 billion Clean Alternative Energy Program to reduce California's oil and gasoline consumption by 25 percent through incentives for alternative energy, education, and training?

    Proposition 88 Education Funding. Real Property Parcel Tax
    Fail: 1,687,614 / 23.1% Yes votes ...... 5,631,590 / 76.9% No votes
    Should the California Constitution be amended to levy an annual $50 real property tax on most parcels with the funds allocated to five K-12 education programs?

    Proposition 89 Political Campaigns. Public Financing. Corporate Tax Increase. Campaign Contribution and Expenditure Limits
    Fail: 1,847,919 / 25.5% Yes votes ...... 5,394,826 / 74.5% No votes
    Should eligible candidates for state elective offices receive public campaign funding that is supported by new taxes on corporations and financial institutions, and should contribution limits be imposed on those candidates that do not receive public campaign funding?

    Proposition 90 Government Acquisition, Regulation of Private Property
    Fail: 3,456,431 / 47.7% Yes votes ...... 3,790,344 / 52.3% No votes
    Should the California Constitution be amended to require government to pay property owners for substantial economic losses resulting from some new laws and rules, and limit government authority to take ownership of private property?

    Local Measures

    Measure A Land Use Initiative -- County of Santa Clara (Majority Approval Required)
    Fail: 192,725 / 49.26% Yes votes ...... 198,523 / 50.74% No votes
    Shall the County General Plan be amended to reenact and modify certain existing provisions and add provisions for hillsides, open space, ranchlands, and rural areas in unincorporated areas of the County, including limiting minimum parcel size on ranchlands and hilltops to 160 acres, with exceptions, limiting building size, and prohibiting the Board of Supervisors from making changes to the General Plan inconsistent with these amendments?

    YES
    NO

    Measure B Binding Arbitration -- City of Santa Clara (Majority Approval Required)
    Fail: 9,853 / 43.86% Yes votes ...... 12,612 / 56.14% No votes
    Shall a section be added to the City Charter which would require binding arbitration before a three person arbitration panel of all unresolved disputes between the City and certain personnel of the Police and Fire Departments on all matters relating to wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of City employment, including the interpretation and application of any existing labor agreements?

    YES
    NO

    Measure C Council Salaries -- City of Mountain View (Charter Amendment - Majority Approval Required)
    Fail: 8,585 / 48.36% Yes votes ...... 9,168 / 51.64% No votes
    Should the City of Mountain View amend Section 503 of the City Charter to set the base salary of City Council at $1,500 per month, with an automatic annual adjustment, to become effective on January 1, 2009?

    YES
    NO

    Measure D Ordinance No. 1975 -- City of Cupertino (Re-zoning - Majority Approval Required)
    Fail: 5,378 / 34.84% Yes votes ...... 10,058 / 65.16% No votes
    Shall Ordinance No. 1975, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Cupertino re-zoning a 5.19 acre parcel from Planned Development (Regional Shopping) to Planned Development (Regional Shopping/Residential) at 10123 N. Wolfe Road (Vallco), be approved?

    YES
    NO

    Measure E Ordinance No. 1977 -- City of Cupertino (Re-zoning - Majority Approval Required)
    Fail: 5,586 / 36.47% Yes votes ...... 9,729 / 63.53% No votes
    Shall Ordinance No. 1977, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Cupertino rezoning a 32.58 gross acre parcel from Planned Industrial Zone, P(MP), to Planned Residential and Commercial, P(Res, Com), and Public Park, PR, located at north of Stevens Creek Boulevard and south of I-280 between Tantau Avenue and Finch Avenue (Toll Brothers), be approved?

    YES
    NO

    Measure F Amend General Plan -- City of Morgan Hill (Majority Approval Required)
    Pass: 5,050 / 52.19% Yes votes ...... 4,626 / 47.81% No votes
    Shall an ordinance be adopted to amend the Morgan Hill General Plan and Municipal Code Residential Development Control System to allow 100 additional residential allotments for projects of up to 25 units within the Downtown Core; and allowing earlier starts and completions for projects located within the Downtown RDCS Boundary allotted in March 2006; provided that all projects are consistent with the Downtown Plan and meet minimum RDCS scores?

    YES
    NO

    Measure G Bond -- Campbell Union High School District (55% Approval Required)
    Pass: 32,505 / 58.2% Yes votes ...... 23,350 / 41.8% No votes
    To improve the quality of education by upgrading school facilities, shall Campbell Union High School District issue $90 million in bonds, within legal interest rates, for purposes including:
    • Renovating older classrooms and deteriorating restrooms, including seismic upgrades
    • Improving access for disabled students and teachers
    • Modernizing libraries and homework centers
    • Enhancing computer learning technology
    • Improving facilities for vocational training, arts, physical education and school safety
    • Qualifying for state matching funds With annual financial/performance audits and independent citizen's oversight?

    BONDS YES
    BONDS NO

    Measure H Gann Appropriations Limit -- Los Altos School District (Majority Approval Required)
    Pass: 12,958 / 77.86% Yes votes ...... 3,684 / 22.14% No votes
    Without changing the existing amount of the Los Altos School District's current parcel tax, and to allow the District to spend the money raised to fulfill the voter-approved purposes, including to hire and retain teachers, maintain small class sizes and protect junior high electives, shall the District's annual appropriations limit be extended for a period of four years beginning July 1, 2007, in the amount of the funds raised by this tax?

    YES
    NO

    Measure I Bond -- Evergreen School District (55% Approval Required)
    Pass: 15,494 / 72.82% Yes votes ...... 5,784 / 27.18% No votes
    To make schools safe, modernize classrooms, relieve overcrowding, and qualify for State grant funds, shall Evergreen School District:
    • upgrade fire safety and security;
    • repair aging roofs;
    • improve instructional technology;
    • improve and expand libraries;
    • construct classrooms and schools and replace portables;
    • renovate deteriorating restrooms;
    • and construct, repair and renovate local school facilities; by issuing $150 million of bonds at interest rates within the legal limit, with citizens' oversight, independent annual audits, and no money for district operating expenses?

    BONDS YES
    BONDS NO

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