2016 Initiative General Election Results

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Initiative: Proposition 51 - K-12 and Community College Facilities

Popular Vote

Yes

7,516,142

55.18%

6,104,294

44.82%

Turnout

Maps

Election Notes:

A YES vote on this measure means: The state could sell $9 billion in general obligation bonds for education facilities ($7 billion for K–12 public school facilities and $2 billion for community college facilities). Pro: Our children deserve safe schools where they can learn, but many schools and community colleges need repairs to meet health and safety standards. Prop. 51 will fix deteriorating schools, upgrade classrooms, and provide job-training facilities for veterans and vocational education. All projects are accountable to local taxpayers.
A NO vote on this measure means: The state would not have the authority to sell new general obligation bonds for K–12 public school and community college facilities. Con: Our children deserve safe schools where they can learn, but many schools and community colleges need repairs to meet health and safety standards. Prop. 51 will fix deteriorating schools, upgrade classrooms, and provide job-training facilities for veterans and vocational education. All projects are accountable to local taxpayers.

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Data Sources:

Source for Popular Vote data: Secretary of State. Proposition 51 - K-12 and Community College Facilities, Secretary of State (http://https://elections.cdn.sos.ca.gov/sov/2016-general/ssov/ballot-measures-summary-by-county.xls) (accessed 24 Jun 2023)
Source for Population data: U.S. Census Bureau.

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