About the vote count
As you watch these results, keep in mind:
- There more more than 22.6 million registered voters in California.
- In 2020, the last presidential election, more than 16.1 million Californians cast a ballot.
Get full results:
Keep in mind that in tight races the winner may not be determined for days or weeks after Election Day. This is normal. Here's why.
In California, ballots postmarked on or before Nov. 5 are counted toward the results as long as they arrive within seven days of the election. The California Secretary of State's Office is scheduled to certify the final vote on Dec. 13.
What is at stake in this race
Proposition 4 is a $10 billion bond to help the state pay for efforts to address the impacts of climate change, including boosting water recycling, flood control and wildfire and sea level rise protections. The bond proposal comes amid worsening heat, flooding and fire that’s pushing aging infrastructure beyond its limits.
Why this race mattered
Democratic lawmakers and environmental advocates pushed for the bond after cuts to state climate programs due to an unprecedented deficit in recent years. (The nonpartisan Legislative Analyst’s Office says the state faces as much as a $73 billion deficit.)
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Scott Schmerelson was unanimously elected Tuesday to lead the LAUSD board after defeating a well-funded challenger in November’s election. -
Nguyen was able to take office weeks early to fill the vacancy caused Do’s resignation. -
Nathan Hochman succeeds George Gascón, known as the godfather of progressive prosecutors.
According to the Legislative Analyst’s Office, $3.8 billion would go toward safe drinking water and infrastructure to capture stormwater and recycle water; $1.95 billion to wildfire prevention and addressing the impacts of extreme heat; $1.9 billion to conserving natural lands, parks, and wildlife; $1.2 billion to help coastal communities adapt to sea level rise; $850 million for clean energy infrastructure, primarily offshore wind and upgrading electric transmission lines; and $300 million to incentivize more sustainable farming as well as support community gardens and farmers markets.
And 40% of the funds would be required to benefit lower-income communities most impacted by climate change and pollution. The measure also requires yearly audits.
