California Voter Guide
Below you can find information on six propositions on the California ballot this year.
Additionally, there are many other races that will be voted on this year and will have a profound impact on young people’s lives. Find out more about these races and view your complete ballot by checking out Rock the Vote’s election resources.
Prop 15 increases funding for public schools, community colleges, and local government services by changing the tax assessment for commercial and industrial property, requiring that commercial and industrial property be taxed based on current market value.
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Prop 16 permits government policies to consider race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin in order to address diversity. It would repeal Prop 209 which banned affirmative action in California.
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Prop 17 restores voting rights upon completion of a prison term to people who have been disqualified from voting while serving in prison.
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Prop 18 amends the California state constitution to allow 17-year-olds to vote in Primary and Special Elections if they turn 18 by the next General Election.
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Prop 22 exempts large app-based companies like Uber, Lyft and Doordash, from having to hire drivers as employees, which means drivers would lose benefits like sick leave, healthcare, and unemployment.
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Prop 25 replaces a cash-only bail system with a system that is based on public safety and flight risk assessments. Prop 25 would mean that those without the monetary means to “post bail” could have the opportunity to await trial outside of jail.
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