2008 Election Guide

Guide to the Nov. 4 election

Where To Vote

Look on the back of your sample ballot, call 1-800-345-VOTE, or use these lists from the county elections officials' Web sites.

Los Angeles County | Orange County | Riverside County | San Bernardino County | Ventura County

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Ballot Propositions Guide

Click the proposition numbers below to learn more about the 12 state ballot measures.

Proposition 1A: High-speed passenger train bond act
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Proposition 2: Standards for confining farm animals.
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Proposition 3: Children's hospital bond act.
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Proposition 4: Waiting period and parental notification before termination of minor's pregnancy.
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Proposition 5: Non-violent drug offenses. Sentencing, parole and rehabilitation.
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Proposition 6: Police and law enforcement funding. Criminal penalties and laws.
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Proposition 7: Renewable energy generation
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Proposition 8: Eliminates right of same-sex couples to marry.
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Proposition 9: Criminal justice system; victim's rights; parole
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Proposition 10: Alternative fuel vehicles and renewable energy.
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Proposition 11: Redistricting
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Proposition 12: Veterans' bond act
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Other Voter information resources:

League of Women Voters

SmartVoter: Contests Rundown

Center for Governmental Studies

City of Santa Monica Voter Information

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