2006 California elections

none February 2026 September 2023 2006 California elections California presidential no 2005 California special election 2005 (special) November 7, 2006 February 2008 California elections Feb 2008 15,837,108Historical Voter Registration and Participation California Secretary of State https://elections.cdn.sos.ca.gov/sov/2020-general/sov/04-historical-voter-reg-participation.pdf 56.19% ( 19.85 pp) Elections were held in California on November 7, 2006. Primary elections were held on June 6. Among the elections that took place were all the seats of the California's State Assembly, 20 seats of the State Senate, seven constitutional officers, and all the seats of the Board of Equalization. Votes on retention of two Supreme Court justices and various Courts of Appeal judges were also held. Five propositions were also up for approval. United States Senate 2006 United States Senate elections 2006 United States Senate election in California United States Senate election in California, 2006http://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/sov/2006_general/us_senate.pdf United States Senate 2008-07-14 2006-12-16 Secretary of State of California https://web.archive.org/web/20080717043245/http://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/sov/2006_general/us_senate.pdf 2008-07-17 dead Democratic Party (United States) Dianne Feinstein (incumbent) 5,076,289 59.43 Republican Party (United States) Dick Mountjoy 2,990,822 35.02 Green Party (United States) Todd Chretien 147,074 1.72 Libertarian Party (United States) Michael Metti 133,851 1.57 Peace and Freedom Party Marsha Feinland 117,764 1.38 American Independent Party Don Grundmann 75,350 0.88 Green Party (United States) Kent Mesplay (write-in) 160 0.00 Independent (politician) Jeffrey Mackler (write-in) 108 0.00 Independent (politician) Lea Sherman (write-in) 47 0.00 Independent (politician) Connor Vlakancic (write-in) 11 0.00 357,583 4.19 8,899,059 100.00 53.93 Democratic Party (United States) United States House of Representatives 2006 United States House of Representatives elections 2006 United States House of Representatives elections in California United States House of Representatives elections in California, 2006http://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/sov/2006_general/congress.pdf Congress 2008-08-10 2006-12-16 Secretary of State of California dead https://web.archive.org/web/20121115135046/http://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/sov/2006_general/congress.pdf 2012-11-15 PartyVotesPercentageSeats+/– Democratic 4,720,714 53.05% 34 +1 Republican 3,329,485 37.41% 19 –1 Libertarian 170,711 1.92% 0 0 Green 48,445 0.54% 0 0 Peace and Freedom 27,467 0.31% 0 0 American Independent 11,694 0.13% 0 0 Independent 2,755 0.03% 0 0 Invalid or blank votes 603,243 6.78% — — Totals 8,899,059 100.00% 53 — Constitutional officers Governor 2006 California gubernatorial election California gubernatorial election, 2006http://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/sov/2006_general/gov.pdf Governor 2008-07-16 2006-12-16 Secretary of State of California https://web.archive.org/web/20080717043733/http://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/sov/2006_general/gov.pdf 2008-07-17 dead http://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/sov/2006_general/reg.pdf Registration and Participation 2008-07-16 2006-12-18 Secretary of State of California https://web.archive.org/web/20080717043347/http://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/sov/2006_general/reg.pdf 2008-07-17 dead California Republican Party Arnold Schwarzenegger (incumbent) 4,850,157 55.9 California Democratic Party Phil Angelides 3,376,732 39.0 Green Party of California Peter Camejo 205,995 2.31 Libertarian Party of California Art Olivier 114,329 1.28 Peace and Freedom Party Janice Jordan 69,934 0.79 American Independent Party Edward Noonan 61,901 0.70 California Republican Party Robert Newman (write-in) 219 0.00 Independent (politician) James Harris (write-in) 46 0.00 Independent (politician) Donald Etkes (write-in) 43 0.00 Independent (politician) Elisha Shapiro (write-in) 43 0.00 Independent (politician) Vibert Greene (write-in) 18 0.00 Independent (politician) Dealphria Tarver (write-in) 6 0.00 219,643 2.47 8,899,059 100.00 32.77 California Republican Party Lieutenant governor 2006 California lieutenant gubernatorial election California lieutenant governor election, 2006http://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/sov/2006_general/ltgov.pdf Lieutenant Governor 2008-07-16 2006-12-16 Secretary of State of California https://web.archive.org/web/20080717043217/http://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/sov/2006_general/ltgov.pdf 2008-07-17 dead California Democratic Party John Garamendi 4,189,584 47.08 California Republican Party Tom McClintock 3,845,858 43.22 Green Party of California Donna Warren 239,107 2.69 Libertarian Party of California Lynnette Shaw 142,851 1.61 American Independent Party Jim King 68,446 0.77 Peace and Freedom Party Stewart Alexander 43,319 0.49 369,894 4.16 8,899,059 100.00 32.77 California Democratic Party Secretary of State 2006 California Secretary of State election California Secretary of State election, 2006http://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/sov/2006_general/sos.pdf Secretary of State 2008-07-16 2006-12-16 Secretary of State of California https://web.archive.org/web/20080717043200/http://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/sov/2006_general/sos.pdf 2008-07-17 dead California Democratic Party Debra Bowen 4,032,553 45.31 California Republican Party Bruce McPherson (incumbent) 3,772,951 42.40 Green Party of California Forrest Hill 181,369 2.04 Libertarian Party of California Gail Lightfoot 171,393 1.93 American Independent Party Glenn McMillon 135,824 1.53 Peace and Freedom Party Margie Akin 91,483 1.03 513,486 5.77 8,899,059 100.00 53.93 California Democratic Party California Republican Party State Controller 2006 California State Controller election California State Controller election, 2006http://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/sov/2006_general/contr.pdf State Controller 2008-07-16 2006-12-16 Secretary of State of California https://web.archive.org/web/20080717043447/http://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/sov/2006_general/contr.pdf 2008-07-17 dead California Democratic Party John Chiang 4,232,313 47.56 California Republican Party Tony Strickland 3,360,611 37.76 Green Party of California Laura Wells 260,047 2.92 Peace and Freedom Party Elizabeth Cervantes Barron 212,383 2.39 Libertarian Party of California Donna Tello 188,934 2.12 American Independent Party Warren Campbell 106,761 1.12 538,010 6.05 8,899,059 100.00 53.93 California Democratic Party State Treasurer 2006 California State Treasurer election California State Treasurer election, 2006http://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/sov/2006_general/treas.pdf State Treasurer 2008-07-16 2006-12-16 Secretary of State of California https://web.archive.org/web/20080717043723/http://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/sov/2006_general/treas.pdf 2008-07-17 dead California Democratic Party Bill Lockyer 4,523,854 50.84 California Republican Party Claude Parrish 3,095,615 34.79 Libertarian Party of California Marian Smithson 334,056 3.75 Green Party of California Mehul Thakker 201,670 2.27 American Independent Party E. Justin Noonan 93,281 1.05 Peace and Freedom Party Jack Harrison 71,726 0.81 578,857 6.50 8,899,059 100.00 53.93 California Democratic Party Attorney general 2006 California Attorney General election California Attorney General election, 2006http://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/sov/2006_general/ag.pdf Attorney General 2008-07-22 2006-12-16 Secretary of State of California https://web.archive.org/web/20080724030609/http://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/sov/2006_general/ag.pdf 2008-07-24 dead California Democratic Party Jerry Brown 4,756,184 53.45 California Republican Party Chuck Poochigian 3,220,429 36.19 Green Party of California Michael Wyman 195,130 2.19 Libertarian Party of California Kenneth Weissman 177,469 1.99 Peace and Freedom Party Jack Harrison 100,797 1.13 449,050 5.05 8,899,059 100.00 53.93 California Democratic Party Insurance Commissioner 2006 California Insurance Commissioner election California Insurance Commissioner election, 2006http://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/sov/2006_general/inscomm.pdf Insurance Commissioner 2008-07-22 2006-12-16 Secretary of State of California https://web.archive.org/web/20080724030821/http://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/sov/2006_general/inscomm.pdf 2008-07-24 dead California Republican Party Steve Poizner 4,229,986 47.53 California Democratic Party Cruz Bustamante 3,204,536 36.01 Libertarian Party of California Dale Ogden 305,772 3.44 Green Party of California Larry Cafiero 270,218 3.04 Peace and Freedom Party Tom Condit 187,618 2.11 American Independent Party Jay Burden 127,267 1.43 573,662 6.45 8,899,059 100.00 53.93 California Republican Party California Democratic Party Board of Equalization 2006 California State Board of Equalization elections Overview 2006 California Board of Equalization electionsPartyVotesPercentageSeats+/– Democratic 4,101,849 51.33% 2 0 Republican 3,414,117 42.72% 2 0 Peace and Freedom 276,610 3.46% 0 0 Libertarian 199,306 2.49% 0 0 Invalid or blank votes 907,177 10.19% — — Totals 8,899,059 100.00% 4 — District 1 2006 State Board of Equalization District 1 electionhttp://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/sov/2006_general/boe.pdf Board of Equalization 2008-07-23 2006-12-16 Secretary of State of California https://web.archive.org/web/20080724030425/http://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/sov/2006_general/boe.pdf 2008-07-24 dead California Democratic Party Betty T. Yee 1,508,130 64.94 California Republican Party David Neighbors 677,942 29.19 Libertarian Party of California Kennita Watson 68,405 2.95 Peace and Freedom Party David Campbell 67,697 2.92 2,322,174 100.00 California Democratic Party District 2 2006 State Board of Equalization District 2 election California Republican Party Bill Leonard (incumbent) 1,155,308 55.75 California Democratic Party Tim Raboy 783,829 37.82 Peace and Freedom Party Richard Perry 75,419 3.64 Libertarian Party of California Willard Del Michlin 57,823 2.79 2,072,379 100.00 California Republican Party District 3 2006 State Board of Equalization District 3 election California Republican Party Michelle Steel 1,147,514 56.99 California Democratic Party Mary Christian-Heising 774,499 38.47 Peace and Freedom Party Mary Finley 91,467 4.54 2,013,480 100.00 California Republican Party District 4 2006 State Board of Equalization District 4 election California Democratic Party Judy Chu 1,035,391 65.37 California Republican Party Glen Forsch 433,353 27.36 Libertarian Party of California Monica Kadera 73,078 4.61 Peace and Freedom Party Cindy Henderson 42,027 2.65 1,583,849 100.00 California Democratic Party Judicial system Voters are asked to vote on the retention of judicial seats within the Supreme Court of California and the California Courts of Appeal. Both of the two associate justices of the Supreme Court and all 55 judges of the Courts of Appeal retained their seats. Supreme Court Supreme Court Associate Justice seat 1, Joyce Kennardhttp://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/sov/2006_general/complete_sov.pdf Statement of Vote: 2006 General Election 2006-12-18 2008-07-23 California Secretary of State https://web.archive.org/web/20080814135915/http://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/sov/2006_general/complete_sov.pdf 2008-08-14 dead Vote on retentionVotesPercentage Yes 4,395,470 49.39% No 1,501,183 16.87% Invalid or blank votes 3,002,406 33.74% Totals 8,899,059 100.00% Voter turnout 53.93% 300px|thumb|Supreme Court Seat 1 Retention results map by county Yes: #28497C 80–90% #47729E 70–80% #7D9CBB 60–70% #B6C8D9 50–60% Supreme Court Associate Justice seat 2, Carol CorriganVote on retentionVotesPercentage Yes 4,304,376 48.37% No 1,483,509 16.67% Invalid or blank votes 3,111,174 34.96% Totals 8,899,059 100.00% Voter turnout 53.93% 300px|thumb|Supreme Court Seat 2 Retention results map by county Yes: #28497C 80–90% #47729E 70–80% #7D9CBB 60–70% #B6C8D9 50–60% California Courts of Appeal 2006 California Courts of Appeal election State Senate 2006 California State Senate election There are 40 seats in the State Senate, the upper house of California's bicameral State Legislature. For this election, candidates running for even-numbered districts ran for four-year terms. The California Democratic Party maintained its majority control. 2006 California State Senate electionshttp://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/sov/2006_general/senate_amended.pdf State Senate 2008-07-26 2007-01-18 Secretary of State of California https://web.archive.org/web/20080724030700/http://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/sov/2006_general/senate_amended.pdf 2008-07-24 dead PartyVotesPercentageSeats+/– Democratic 1,903,307 54.19% 25 0 Republican 1,450,607 41.30% 15 0 Libertarian 138,669 3.95% 0 0 Green 13,443 0.38% 0 0 Peace and Freedom 5,573 0.16% 0 0 Independent 911 0.03% 0 0 Totals 3,512,510 100.00% 20 — State Assembly 2006 California State Assembly election All 80 biennially-elected seats of the State Assembly, the lower house of California's bicameral State Legislature, were up for election this year. The California Democratic Party retained control of the State Assembly. 2006 California State Assembly electionshttp://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/sov/2006_general/assembly.pdf State Assembly 2008-07-26 2006-12-16 Secretary of State of California https://web.archive.org/web/20091011025635/http://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/sov/2006_general/assembly.pdf 2009-10-11 dead PartyVotesPercentageSeats+/– Democratic 4,406,601 49.52% 48 0 Republican 3,524,702 39.61% 32 +1 Libertarian 122,036 1.37% 0 0 Peace and Freedom 29,726 0.33% 0 0 Green 22,472 0.25% 0 0 Independent 51 0.00% 0 0 Vacantvacant A A — — 0 –1 Invalid or blank votes 793,471 8.92% — — Totals 8,899,059 100.00% 80 — vacant A AThe 67th State Assembly district was left vacant after Republican Tom Harman won a special election to fill the 35th State Senate district on June 12, 2006. There was not enough time to schedule a special election for the Assembly seat, but Republican Jim Silva succeeded him after winning this election. Statewide ballot propositions Thirteen propositions, including five bond measures, qualified to be listed on the general election ballot in California. All five bond measures passed, but only two non-bonds, 83 and the bond-like 84, won approval. Proposition 1A 1A would amend the California constitution to limit the conditions under which the transfer of gasoline sales tax revenues from transportation costs to other uses may be allowed. Suspensions would be treated as loans to the General Fund which must be repaid in full, including interest, and suspensions would not be allowed more than twice every ten years. Additionally, all prior suspensions would need to be paid off before another suspension could be put into effect. Proposition 1A passed with 76.6% approval. 300px|thumb|Proposition 1A results by county Yes: #28497C 80–90% #47729E 70–80% #7D9CBB 60–70% Proposition 1B 1B authorizes the state to sell $20 billion in bonds to fund transportation projects related to congestion, the movement of goods, air quality and transportation security. Proposition 1B passed with 61.3% approval. 300px|thumb|Proposition 1B results by county Yes: #7D9CBB 60–70% #B6C8D9 50–60% No: #BCBC83 60–70% #DEDEBD 50–60% Proposition 1C 1C authorizes the state to sell $2.85 billion in bonds to fund new and existing housing and development programs. Proposition 1C passed with 57.5% approval. 300px|thumb|Proposition 1C results by county Yes: #47729E 70–80% #7D9CBB 60–70% #B6C8D9 50–60% No: #DEDEBD 50–60% Proposition 1D 1D allows the state to sell $10.4 billion in bonds to fund construction and building modernization for K-12 schools and institutions of higher education. Proposition 1D passed with 56.6% approval. 300px|thumb|Proposition 1D results by county Yes: #47729E 70–80% #7D9CBB 60–70% #B6C8D9 50–60% No: #BCBC83 60–70% #DEDEBD 50–60% Proposition 1E 1E authorizes the state to sell $4.1 billion in bonds for flood management programs. Proposition 1E passed with 64.0% approval. 300px|thumb|Proposition 1E results by county Yes: #47729E 70–80% #7D9CBB 60–70% #B6C8D9 50–60% No: #DEDEBD 50–60% Proposition 83 California Proposition 83 (2006) Increases the severity of punishments for sex crimes in several ways. It broadens the definition of certain sex offenses, lengthens penalties, prohibits probation for some crimes, eliminates early release credits for some offenses, extends parole for some specific sex offenses, and increases court-imposed fees on sex offenders. 83 is a lengthy and complex proposition, a complete summary of which can be found here.http://www.ss.ca.gov/elections/vig_06/general_06/pdf/proposition_83/entire_prop83.pdf Archived copy 2006-10-15 https://web.archive.org/web/20061011215825/http://www.ss.ca.gov/elections/vig_06/general_06/pdf/proposition_83/entire_prop83.pdf 2006-10-11 dead Proposition 83 passed with 70.5% approval. It effectively blocks offenders from living in the vast majority of the areas of large California cities. Within 24 hours of its passage, its enforcement was blocked by U.S. District Judge Susan Illston, who ruled in a lawsuit filed by an existing offender based on its retroactive nature.Prop. 83 buffer zone for sex criminals blocked November 9, 2006 Proposition 84 Allows the state to sell $5.4 billion in bonds to fund programs for safe water supply and quality, flood control, park improvements and natural resource protection. Proposition 84 passed with 53.8% approval. 300px|thumb|Proposition 84 results by county Yes: #47729E 70–80% #7D9CBB 60–70% #B6C8D9 50–60% No: #8B8B54 70–80% #BCBC83 60–70% #DEDEBD 50–60% Proposition 85 California Proposition 85 (2006) Amends the state constitution to require, except in certain circumstances, doctors to inform the parent or legal guardians of an unemancipated minor at least 48 hours before an abortion is performed on that minor; a process by which the minor can obtain a legal waiver of the notification requirement is also included in the text. Proposition 85 failed to pass with 45.9% approval. Proposition 86 California Proposition 86 (2006) Amends the state constitution to increase the excise tax on tobacco cigarettes by $2.60 per pack, in order to fund healthcare expansion. Proposition 86 failed to pass, with 48.0% approval.League of Women Voters. "Proposition 86: Tax on Cigarettes" (2006). 300px|thumb|Proposition 86 results by county No: #8B8B54 70–80% #BCBC83 60–70% #DEDEBD 50–60% Yes: #7D9CBB 60–70% #B6C8D9 50–60% Proposition 87 California Proposition 87 (2006) Imposes a tax of 1.5% to 6% on oil extracted from California (excluding offshore drilling on federally managed land) with the goal of decreasing petroleum consumption in California by 25%. The $4 billion raised by this tax would go towards research into alternative energy sources, as well as incentives for businesses and vehicle owners utilizing alternative energy and energy efficient technology. Proposition 87 failed to pass with 45.3% approval. Proposition 88 Amends the state constitution to allow for a $50 "parcel tax" on the ownership of plots of land (with exclusions for certain elderly or disabled landowners) to provide additional public school funding. Proposition 88 failed to pass with 23.1% approval. 300px|thumb|Proposition 88 results by county No: #5D5D2D 80–90% #8B8B54 70–80% #BCBC83 60–70% Proposition 89 California Proposition 89 (2006) Raises income tax on corporations and financial institutions by .2% in order to fund expanded public campaign funding for eligible state office candidates, and imposes new limits on contributions to campaigns. Proposition 89 failed to pass with 25.5% approval. Proposition 90 California Proposition 90 (2006) Limits the ability of state or local governments to seize private land for public use, and significantly increases the compensation the government must provide to landowners if new laws result in a change in value to their property. This proposition is part of a national response to the Supreme Court case Kelo v. City of New London, in which the Court asserted the right of governments to seize land for private development if it benefits the public at large. Proposition 90 failed to pass with 47.5% approval. See also California State Legislature California State Assembly 2006 California State Assembly election California State Senate 2006 California State Senate election Political party strength in U.S. states Political party strength in California Elections in California Districts in California References Poll results October 2006 External links Statewide Election Results from the California Secretary of State's Elections Division 2006 Primary Election 2006 General Election "A directory of 2002 California state propositions" California Legislative District Maps (1911-Present) RAND California Election Returns: District Definitions California