Proposition 5
Should California reduce the vote threshold needed to pass certain local bonds for affordable housing and public infrastructure projects?
Passes with majority vote.
No55%
8,239,337 votes
Yes44.9%
6,738,890 votes
Race called at 8:39 AM PT on November 8, 2024
99% of votes countedAssociated PressThis percentage is an Associated Press estimate of how much of the vote in an election has been counted. It is informed by turnout in recent elections, details on votes cast in advance and – after polls close – early returns. The estimate may fluctuate as election officials report additional results and AP learns more about how many voters have cast a ballot.
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Currently, any local bond measure on the ballot must be approved by a two-thirds supermajority of voters in order to pass. Proposition 5 would reduce that threshold to 55% for bonds that fund affordable housing or public infrastructure projects.
Yes Argument
By making it easier to win voter approval for issuing bonds, Proposition 5 will empower local governments to address immediate priorities without having to wait for state and federal funding. It will also level the playing field with school districts, which can pass bonds to fund school upgrades with only 55% of the vote.
No Argument
The amendment’s language around funding “infrastructure projects” is too vague and could apply to anything. Proposition 5 could allow for massive tax hikes, because bonds are paid for by increased property taxes. If Proposition 5 passes, politicians could pass bond measures more easily, further hiking taxes for property owners.
FundraisingCampaign finance data comes from the California Secretary of State’s office or the Federal Election Commission.
Campaign finance data comes from the California Secretary of State’s office or the Federal Election Commission.
Updated at 6:00 PM PT on Oct 31, 2024
Source: California Secretary of State
Source: California Secretary of State
In Support
$14.4mTotal
Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Advocacy
$6.0m
Non-Profit Housing Association of Northern California
$4.7m
California Professional Firefighters
$196.5k
The Related Companies of California
$150.0k
Multiple Donors
$100.0k
In Opposition
$30.2mTotal
California Association of Realtors
$22.0m
National Association of Realtors
$5.0m
California Business Roundtable
$1.5m
California Business Properties Association
$120.0k
Gerald J. Marcil
$100.0k
Key Supporters
This list represents notable organizations and individuals who have taken a position on the ballot measure or candidate, or who are funding campaigns in support or opposition. This list is not exhaustive, and may be updated.
In Support
- AIDS Healthcare Foundation
- California Democratic Party
- California Professional Firefighters
- California State Building and Construction Trades Council
- California YIMBY
In Opposition
- California Association of Realtors
- California Chamber of Commerce
- Coalition of Sensible Taxpayers
- Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association
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99% of votes countedAssociated PressThis percentage is an Associated Press estimate of how much of the vote in an election has been counted. It is informed by turnout in recent elections, details on votes cast in advance and – after polls close – early returns. The estimate may fluctuate as election officials report additional results and AP learns more about how many voters have cast a ballot.
99% of votes countedAssociated PressThis percentage is an Associated Press estimate of how much of the vote in an election has been counted. It is informed by turnout in recent elections, details on votes cast in advance and – after polls close – early returns. The estimate may fluctuate as election officials report additional results and AP learns more about how many voters have cast a ballot.
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7,686,126 votes
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99% of votes countedAssociated PressThis percentage is an Associated Press estimate of how much of the vote in an election has been counted. It is informed by turnout in recent elections, details on votes cast in advance and – after polls close – early returns. The estimate may fluctuate as election officials report additional results and AP learns more about how many voters have cast a ballot.
99% of votes countedAssociated PressThis percentage is an Associated Press estimate of how much of the vote in an election has been counted. It is informed by turnout in recent elections, details on votes cast in advance and – after polls close – early returns. The estimate may fluctuate as election officials report additional results and AP learns more about how many voters have cast a ballot.
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8,975,542 votes
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5,979,880 votes
Race called at 12:02 AM PT on November 6, 2024
99% of votes countedAssociated PressThis percentage is an Associated Press estimate of how much of the vote in an election has been counted. It is informed by turnout in recent elections, details on votes cast in advance and – after polls close – early returns. The estimate may fluctuate as election officials report additional results and AP learns more about how many voters have cast a ballot.
99% of votes countedAssociated PressThis percentage is an Associated Press estimate of how much of the vote in an election has been counted. It is informed by turnout in recent elections, details on votes cast in advance and – after polls close – early returns. The estimate may fluctuate as election officials report additional results and AP learns more about how many voters have cast a ballot.
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99% of votes countedAssociated PressThis percentage is an Associated Press estimate of how much of the vote in an election has been counted. It is informed by turnout in recent elections, details on votes cast in advance and – after polls close – early returns. The estimate may fluctuate as election officials report additional results and AP learns more about how many voters have cast a ballot.
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10,124,174 votes
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4,783,434 votes
Race called at 9:28 PM PT on November 5, 2024
99% of votes countedAssociated PressThis percentage is an Associated Press estimate of how much of the vote in an election has been counted. It is informed by turnout in recent elections, details on votes cast in advance and – after polls close – early returns. The estimate may fluctuate as election officials report additional results and AP learns more about how many voters have cast a ballot.
99% of votes countedAssociated PressThis percentage is an Associated Press estimate of how much of the vote in an election has been counted. It is informed by turnout in recent elections, details on votes cast in advance and – after polls close – early returns. The estimate may fluctuate as election officials report additional results and AP learns more about how many voters have cast a ballot.
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10,307,296 votes
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99% of votes countedAssociated PressThis percentage is an Associated Press estimate of how much of the vote in an election has been counted. It is informed by turnout in recent elections, details on votes cast in advance and – after polls close – early returns. The estimate may fluctuate as election officials report additional results and AP learns more about how many voters have cast a ballot.