A VOTER'S GUIDE | ELECTION DAY: NOV. 7

Mailing it in

Election Day is morphing into Election Month as more and more Californians are choosing the mailbox over the ballot box to cast their votes. The snowballing trend toward absentee ballots is changing the way candidates campaign and the way voters vote.

In the June 6 primary, 47 percent of California ballots were absentee, up from 27 percent in 2002. In some counties -- among them Sacramento, El Dorado, Placer and Yuba -- absentee ballots outnumbered those cast at the polls.

California's absentee voters can submit their ballots up to 29 days before the election, meaning a fair number will be signed, sealed and delivered before many campaigns even begin to heat up. Read more

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State Ballot Measures

Proposition 1A: Gasoline sales tax restrictions

Proposition 1B: Transportation bonds

Proposition 1C: Housing bonds

Proposition 1D: Education bonds

Proposition 1E: Flood protection bonds

Proposition 83: Sex offenders

Proposition 84: Water bonds

Proposition 85: Abortion, parental notification

Proposition 86: Tobacco tax, health care

Proposition 87: Oil tax, alternative energy

Proposition 88: Parcel taxes

Proposition 89: Public campaign financing

Proposition 90: Regulation, taking of private property

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Statewide Offices

Governor

Governor: Phil Angelides

Governor: Arnold Schwarzenegger

Other candidates
American Independent Party
• Edward C. Noonan www.ednoonan4gov.org
Green Party
• Peter Miguel Camejo www.Votecamejo.com
Libertarian Party
• Art Olivier www.electart.com
Peace and Freedom Party
• Janice Jordan www.janicejordan.org

Attorney General

Attorney General: Edmund G. 'Jerry' Brown

Attorney General: Charles 'Chuck' Poochigian

Other candidates
Green Party
• Michael S. Wyman www.votewyman.org
Libertarian Party
• Kenneth A Weissman www.electkenweissman.com
Peace and Freedom Party
• Jack Harrison, www.peaceandfreedom2006.org

Lieutenant governor

Lieutenant Governor: John Garamendi

Lieutenant Governor: Tom McClintock

Other candidates
American Independent Party
• Jim King jimking443@yahoo.com
Green Party
• Donna J. Warren www.donnawarren.com
Libertarian Party
• Lynnette Shaw www.voteshaw.info
Peace and Freedom Party
• Stewart A. Alexander www.salt-g.com

Insurance Commissioner

Insurance Commissioner: Cruz Bustamante

Insurance Commissioner: Steve Poizner

Other candidates
American Independent Party
• Jay Earl Burden jaydawg1981@yahoo.com
Green Party
• Larry Cafiero www.votecafiero.com
Libertarian
• Dale F. Ogden www.dalefogden.org
Peace and Freedom
• Tom Condit www.peaceandfreedom2006.org

Controller

Controller: John Chiang

Controller: Tony Strickland

Other candidates
American Independent Party
• Warren M. Campbell (559) 561-4860
Green Party
• Laura Wells www.laurawells.org
Libertarian Party
• Donna Tello donnatello4cacontroller@yahoo.com
Peace and Freedom Party
• Elizabeth C. Barron www.peaceandfreedom2006.org

Treasurer

Treasurer: Bill Lockyer

Treasurer: Claude Parrish

Other candidates
American Independent Party
• E. Justin Noonan www.ednoonan4gov.org

Green Party
• Mehul M. Thakker www.votethakker.com
Libertarian Party
• Marian Smithson mariansway@earthlink.net
Peace and Freedom Party
• Gerald Sanders www.peaceandfreedom2006.com

Secretary of State

Secretary of State: Debra Bowen

Secretary of State: Bruce McPherson

Other candidates
American Independent Party
• Glenn McMillon Jr. www.myspace.com/mcmillon2006
Green Party
• Forrest Hill www.voteforrest.org
Libertarian Party
• Gail K. Lightfoot 877-616-1776
Peace and Freedom Party
• Margie Akin www.akin2006.com

Board of Equalization - District 1
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Board of Equalization District 1: Betty Yee

Board of Equalization District 1: David Neighbors

Other candidates
Libertarian Party
• Kennita Watson www.kennita.com
Peace and Freedom Party
• David Campbell www.pfpboe2006.org

Board of Equalization - District 2
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Board of Equalization District 2: Tim Raboy

Board of Equalization District 2: Bill Leonard

Other candidates
Libertarian Party
• Willard Del Michlin kismetrei@earthlink.net
Peace and Freedom Party
• Richard R. Perry www.pfpboe2006.org

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U.S. Congress

U.S. Senate

U.S. Senate: Dianne Feinstein

U.S. Senate: Richard 'Dick' Mountjoy

Other candidates
American Independent Party
• Don J. Grundmann www.truthusa.org
Green Party
• Todd Chretien www.todd4senate.org
Libertarian Party
• Michael S. Metti www.mettiforsenate.com
Peace and Freedom Party
• Marsha Feinland www.feinlandforsenate.org

1st Congressional District
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1st Congressional District: Mike Thompson

1st Congressional District: John W. Jones

Other candidates
Green Party
• Pamela Elizondo pamelizondo@hotmail.com
Peace and Freedom Party
• Timothy J. Stock www.peaceandfreedom2006.org/candidates/tstock/

2nd Congressional District
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2nd Congressional District: A.J. Sekhon

2nd Congressional District: Wally Herger

Other candidates
Libertarian Party
• E. Kent Hinesley kent4congress.com

3rd Congressional District
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3rd Congressional District: Bill Durston

3rd Congressional District: Daniel E. Lungren

Other candidates
Libertarian
• Douglas A. Tuma www.arttuma.us
Peace and Freedom Party
• Michael Roskey www.peaceandfreedom2006.org/candidates/mroskey

4th Congressional District
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4th Congressional District: Charlie Brown

4th Congressional District: John T. Doolittle

Other candidates
Libertarian
• Dan Warren www.warrenforcongress.us

5th Congressional District
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5th Congressional District: Doris O. Matsui

5th Congressional District: Claire Yan

Other candidates
Green Party
• Jeff Kravitz www.kravitzforcongress.org
Peace and Freedom Party
• John C. Reiger www.johnreigerforcongress.com

10th Congressional District
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10th Congressional District: Ellen O. Tauscher

10th Congressional District: Darcy Linn

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California Supreme Court

California Supreme Court: Joyce L. Kennard

California Supreme Court: Carol A. Corrigan

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State Legislature

4th Senate District
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4th Senate District: Paul Singh

4th Senate District: Sam Aanestad

Other candidates
Green Party
• Robert Vizzard www.votevizzard.com
Libertarian Party
• Tony Munroe

6th Senate District
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6th Senate District: Darrell Steinberg

6th Senate District: Paul R. Green Jr.

Other candidates
Libertarian Party
• Alana N. Garberoglio garberoglio@gmail.com
Peace and Freedom Party
• C.T. Weber www.ctweberforsenate.org

2nd Assembly District
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2nd Assembly District: Mel Smith

2nd Assembly District: Doug LaMalfa

Other candidates
Peace and Freedom Party
• Phil Dynan phildynanforassembly.com

3rd Assembly District
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3rd Assembly District: Michael 'Mickey' Harrington

3rd Assembly District: Rick Keene

4th Assembly District
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4th Assembly District: Robert Haswell

4th Assembly District: Ted Gaines

Other candidates
Green Party
• Jerry Fritts (916) 408-2313
Libertarian Party
• Michael P. Murphy http://www.murphyforassembly.com

5th Assembly District
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5th Assembly District: Brandon Bell

5th Assembly District: Roger Niello

Other candidates
Peace and Freedom Party
• Mike Lopez www.peaceandfreedom2006.org

8th Assembly District
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8th Assembly District: Lois Wolk

8th Assembly District: John S. Gould

9th Assembly District
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9th Assembly District: Dave Jones

9th Assembly District: William C. Chan

10th Assembly District
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10th Assembly District: Jim Cook

10th Assembly District: Alan Nakanishi

15th Assembly District
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15th Assembly District: Terry Coleman

15th Assembly District: Guy S. Houston

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Sacramento County

Measures

Measure J: Sacramento City Unified trustee areas

Measure K: Sacramento City Unified trustee election

Measure L: SMUD annexation

Measure M: Bonds for new Folsom Cordova schools

Measure N: $125 million for Rancho Cordova schools

Measure P: Rio Linda school bond

Measure Q: Arena/entertainment quality-of-life proposal

Measure R: Sales tax increase

Sacramento Municipal Utility District: Ward 4
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Sacramento Municipal Utility District, Ward 4: Genevieve Shiroma

Sacramento Municipal Utility District, Ward 4: KT Tran

Sacramento Municipal Utility District: Ward 6
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Sacramento Municipal Utility District, Ward 6: Larry Carr

Sacramento Municipal Utility District, Ward 6: Patrick Kennedy

Sacramento Metro Fire District, Division 7
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Sacramento Metro Fire District, Division 7: Matthew Kelly

Sacramento Metro Fire District, Division 7: Mike Rockenstein

Sacramento Metro Fire District, Division 9
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Sacramento Metro Fire District, Division 9: John D. Taylor

Sacramento Metro Fire District, Division 9: Gregory M. Valley

Sacramento Metro Fire District, Division 9: Bill Wirth

Center Unified School District, Area 3
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Center Unified School District, Area 3: Nancy S. Anderson

Center Unified School District, Area 3: Gary Blenner

Center Unified School District, Area 3: Libby Ann Williams

Center Unified School District, Area 3: Donald E. Wilson

Citrus Heights City Council (3 seats)
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Citrus Heights City Council: James Aiello

Citrus Heights City Council: Jeannie Bruins

Citrus Heights City Council: Steve Miller

Citrus Heights City Council: James Remick

Citrus Heights City Council: James C. Shelby

Citrus Heights City Council: Laura Taylor

Folsom City Council (3 seats)
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Folsom City Council: Michael Gordon

Folsom City Council: Kerri Howell

Folsom City Council: Steve Miklos

Folsom City Council: Andy Morin

Folsom Cordova Unified School District (3 seats)
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Folsom Cordova Unified School District: Roger Benton

Folsom Cordova Unified School District: Marilyn Maggio

Folsom Cordova Unified School District: Richard Shaw

Folsom Cordova Unified School District: Ed Short

Folsom Cordova Unified School District: Josie Steelman

Del Paso Heights (3 seats)
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Del Paso Heights School District: Alicia Bledsoe

Del Paso Heights School District: Harry Block

Del Paso Heights School District: Wendell W. Echols

Del Paso Heights School District: Kenneth Kinsey

Del Paso Heights School District: Carolyn A. Moore

Del Paso Heights School District: Leila 'Lanette' Robinson

Elk Grove City Council District 2
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Elk Grove City Council, District 2: Patrick Hume

Elk Grove City Council, District 2: Davies Ononiwu

Elk Grove City Council, District 2: Rick Soares

Elk Grove City Council, District 2: Elease Walton

Elk Grove City Council District 4
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Elk Grove City Council, District 4: Dan Briggs

Elk Grove City Council, District 4: Gary Davis

Elk Grove City Council, District 4: Daniel Silva

Elk Grove Unified School District, Area 2
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Elk Grove Unified School District, Area 2: Jeanette Amavisca

Elk Grove Unified School District, Area 2: Steve Smith

Galt City Council (3 seats)
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Galt City Council: Darryl Clare

Galt City Council: Donald Haines

Galt City Council: Thomas J. Malson

Galt City Council: Andrew J. Meredith

Galt City Council: Marylou Powers

Galt City Council: Randy Shelton

Galt Joint Union High School District (3 seats)
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Galt Joint Union High School District: Ben Cox Jr.

Galt Joint Union High School District: Sharon Gillies

Galt Joint Union High School District: Patrick W. Maple

Galt Joint Union High School District: Carrie Maylum

Galt Joint Union High School District: Art Oelsner

Galt Joint Union High School District: Terry Parker-Owning

Galt Joint Union High School District: Len ReidReynoso

Galt Joint Union High School District: Dennis Richardson

Galt Joint Union High School District: Tom Santillan

Grant Joint Union High School District (3 seats)
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Grant Joint Union High School District: Annette Emery

Grant Joint Union High School District: Dora Perry

Grant Joint Union High School District: Cortez Quinn

Grant Joint Union High School District: Gary Sawyer

Grant Joint Union High School District: Richard Standley

Grant Joint Union High School District: Linda Thompson

Isleton City Council (3 seats)
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Isleton City Council: Jim Corsaut

Isleton City Council: Michael V. Gomez

Isleton City Council: Johnny Peter Green

Isleton City Council: Shirley Owens

Isleton City Council: Gene Resler

Isleton City Council: Elizabeth Samano

Los Rios Community College District Trustee Area 2
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Los Rios Community College District, Trustee Area 2: Robert Jones

Los Rios Community College District, Trustee Area 2: Tim Loree

Natomas Unified School District (2 seats)
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Natomas Unified School District: Willie Armstrong

Natomas Unified School District: B. Teri Burns

Natomas Unified School District: Lisa M. Kaplan

North Sacramento School District (3 seats)
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North Sacramento School District: Vern L. Coleman

North Sacramento School District: Francisco R. Garcia

North Sacramento School District: Elizabeth B. 'Liz' Miller

North Sacramento School District: Carol D. Wheeler

North Sacramento School District: Roger Westrup

North Sacramento School District: Derrell K. Roberts

North Sacramento School District: Mark Underwood

Rancho Cordova City Council (2 seats)
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Rancho Cordova City Council: Linda Budge

Rancho Cordova City Council: Pedro Hernandez

Rancho Cordova City Council: Dan Skoglund

Sacramento City Unified School District (3 seats)
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Sacramento City Unified School District: Ellyne Bell

Sacramento City Unified School District: Bernard Bowler

Sacramento City Unified School District: Alex Ganchenko

Sacramento City Unified School District: Roy Grimes

Sacramento City Unified School District: Jerry Houseman

Sacramento City Unified School District: Rodney Stanhope

Other candidates
• Svetlana Filipsky (Did not respond to requests for information)

San Juan Unified School District (2 seats)
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San Juan Unified School District: Galina Bondar

San Juan Unified School District: Calvin Davis

San Juan Unified School District: Eddie Kirby

San Juan Unified School District: Larry Masuoka

San Juan Unified School District: Amanda Morello

San Juan Unified School District: Greg Paulo

San Juan Unified School District: Estelle Werve

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El Dorado County

El Dorado County Supervisor District 4
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El Dorado County Supervisor, District 4: Ron V. Briggs

El Dorado County Supervisor, District 4: Norm Krizl

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Placer County

Placer County Supervisor District 1
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Placer County Supervisor, District 1: Pauline Roccucci

Placer County Supervisor, District 1: F.C. 'Rocky' Rockholm

Area 5, Sierra College Board of Trustees
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Area 5, Sierra College Board of Trustees: Edward Diggs

Area 5, Sierra College Board of Trustees: William 'Bill' Kirby

Area 5, Sierra College Board of Trustees: Bill Martin

Area 5, Sierra College Board of Trustees: Lamont Royer

Other candidates
• Sunday Cannedy (Did not respond to requests for information)

Area 6, Sierra College Board of Trustees
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Area 6, Sierra College Board of Trustees: Martin Harmon

Area 6, Sierra College Board of Trustees: Nancy Palmer

Auburn City Council (3 seats)
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Auburn City Council: Kevin J. Hanley

Auburn City Council: Mike Holmes

Auburn City Council: Bridget Powers

Auburn City Council: Dan Sokol

Rocklin City Council (2 seats)
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Rocklin City Council: Kathy Lund

Rocklin City Council: Michael Neumann

Rocklin City Council: Scott Yuill

Roseville City Council (2 seats)
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Roseville City Council: Gina Garbolino

Roseville City Council: Jim Gray

Roseville City Council: Sandra Saraceni

Rocklin Unified School District (3 seats)
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Rocklin Unified School District: Diana Higashi

Rocklin Unified School District: Mark Klang

Rocklin Unified School District: Wendy Lang

Rocklin Unified School District: Todd Lowell

Rocklin Unified School District: Sheila McEwen

Rocklin Unified School District: Steve Paul

Roseville City School District (3 seats)
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Roseville City School District: Rene Aguilera

Roseville City School District: Krista Funk Bernasconi

Roseville City School District: Helen K. Duran

Roseville City School District: Steven 'Brett' Muhlestein

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Yolo County

Supervisor, District 3
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Yolo County Supervisor, District 3: Matt Rexroad

Yolo County Supervisor, District 3: Frank Sieferman Jr.

Mayor, West Sacramento
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Mayor, West Sacramento: Christopher Cabaldon

Mayor, West Sacramento: Mary Lasell

West Sacramento City Council (2 seats)
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West Sacramento City Council: Wes Beers

West Sacramento City Council: Jim Cahill

West Sacramento City Council: Mark Johannessen

West Sacramento City Council: Chris Ledesma

West Sacramento City Council: John Vinson

West Sacramento City Council: Howard Weaver

Washington Unified School District Board (2 seats)
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Washington Unified School District board: Morton J. Geivett II

Washington Unified School District board: Dani Langford

Washington Unified School District board: Karl Machschefes

Washington Unified School District board: Matt Stegman

Washington Unified School District board: Sandra Vargas

Yolo County Measures

Yolo County Measures H and I: SMUD annexation in Yolo County

Yolo County Measure J: Yuba College Bond

Yolo County Measure K: Davis Target project

Yolo County Measure L: Davis choice voting

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