Here are The Bee's endorsements for measures and competitive races on Tuesday's ballot. For links to the full text of all our endorsement editorials, visit our blog, www.sacbee.com/swarm.

PRESIDENT

Barack Obama (D) has demonstrated an even temperament and an ability to create coalitions that this country desperately needs.

U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

District 3: Dan Lungren (R) is more inclined to work across the aisle and solve problems for his district than his opponent, Bill Durston.

District 4: Charlie Brown (D) is more inclined to work across the aisle and solve problems for his district than his opponent, Tom McClintock.

District 11: Jerry McNerney (D) has proven to be a thoughtful and responsive representative in his first term, focusing on energy, veterans issues and agriculture.

STATE LEGISLATURE

Senate District 5:

Lois Wolk (D) is an effective legislator who can best help a district hit hard by the mortgage meltdown.

Assembly District 10:

Alyson Huber (D) will bring energy and life lessons to the Assembly that will serve her district well.

SACRAMENTO MAYOR

Kevin Johnson, more than incumbent Heather Fargo, has a vision for what Sacramento's next century could look like.

MEASURE O (utility tax): YES

CITRUS HEIGHTS

CITY COUNCIL

Jeff Slowey and Jayna Karpinski-Costa have helped manage city finances while looking out for the elderly.

ELK GROVE CITY COUNCIL

Steve Detrick, Katherine Maestas and Jim Cooper are the best choices to bring reform and steady leadership to a city that needs it.

FOLSOM CITY COUNCIL

Jeff Starsky and Rosemary Younts would work well with other council members in controlling costs and planning Folsom's future.

ROSEVILLE CITY COUNCIL

In tough times, John Allard, Carol Garcia and Pauline Roccucci are top picks to keep the bloom on the rose.

WEST SACRAMENTO

MAYOR

Christopher Cabaldon has helped his city in countless ways and deserves re-election.

WEST SACRAMENTO

CITY COUNCIL

Oscar Villegas and Bill Kristoff share credit for the city's rebirth.

MEASURES U AND V

(sales tax extension): YES

DAVIS MEASURE W

(parcel tax): YES

EL DORADO COUNTY

SUPERVISOR

District 1: John Knight has practical experience to help the county attract jobs.

District 2: Barbara Smiley has a track record of helping the poor and disadvantaged.

MEASURE Y: YES

PLACER COUNTY

SUPERVISOR

Fifth District:

Jennifer Montgomery understands the challenges that small businesses face and would be more responsive to citizen concerns than incumbent Bruce Kranz.

MEASURE R (salaries): NO

MEASURE S (county counsel): YES

LOS RIOS COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT

Area 3: Terry Cochran

Area 5: Pamela Haynes

Area 7: Kay Albiani

MEASURE M (bond issue): Yes

SIERRA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT

Area 4: Dennis Cota

Area 5: John Vodonick

SACRAMENTO CITY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

Area 3: Donald Terry

Area 4: Gustavo Arroyo

Area 5: Toni Colley-Perry

NATOMAS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

Susan Heredia, Bruce Roberts, Patricia Adams

ELK GROVE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

Area 1: Bill Lugg

FOLSOM CORDOVA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

Teresa Stanley Joanne Reinking

SAN JUAN UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

Larry Miles, Richard Launey, Lucinda Luttgen

WASHINGTON UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

(West Sacramento)

Mary Leland, Barry Kalar, Dave Westin

SACRAMENTO METROPOLITAN FIRE DISTRICT

D'Elman Clark

STATE BALLOT PROPOSITIONS

Proposition 1A: High Speed Rail Bonds – NO

California can't afford to borrow another $10 billion now for a sketchy plan to start construction of a high-speed rail system.

Proposition 2: Treatment of Farm Animals – NO

Would prompt many egg producers to relocate to other states and ship eggs back to California, doing little to improve overall treatment of farm animals.

Proposition 3: Children's Hospital Bond – NO

Until its fiscal crisis is fixed, California can't afford to borrow another $980 million, especially after approving a similar bond four years ago.

Proposition 4: Parental notification on abortion – NO

If passed, this measure could prompt pregnant teens to delay decisions on abortions and in some cases could put them in abusive situations.

Proposition 5: Nonviolent Drug Offender Rehabilitation – NO

It would worsen California's budget situation by $1 billion a year by expanding treatment of drug offenders in prison, on parole and in the community.

Proposition 6: Police Funding and Criminal Penalties – NO

This measure would worsen California's budget by nearly $1 billion yearly and add to prison crowding by creating new crimes and increasing penalties on crimes already on the books.

Proposition 7: Renewable energy – NO

This hastily drafted initiative could complicate efforts to transition from fossil fuels to alternative energies.

Proposition 8: Ban same-sex marriage – NO

The state should not amend its constitution to deny rights based on a person's sexual orientation.

Proposition: 9: Victims Rights – NO

It would expand rights of crime victims during parole and sentencing hearings, limiting the ability of lawmakers to control prison costs and reform sentencing.

Proposition 10: Alternative-fuel vehicles – NO

This is a giveaway to T. Boone Pickens and other fuel marketers who want state taxpayers – through passage of $5 billion in bonds – to subsidize vehicles that run on natural gas.

Proposition 11: Redistricting reform – YES

It would end the conflict of lawmakers drawing their own districts every decade by creating an independent commission to handle the job.

Proposition 12: Veterans' bonds – NO

It would add to the state's debt with $900 million in borrowing even though money remains from past bond issues to help veterans buy homes.