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Why Record-Low Voter Turnout Will Mean Even More Ballot Initiatives

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The final chapter in the November election is being written this week, as state officials certify the vote count. It was the lowest turnout ever for a California gubernatorial election -- and that will have a major impact on the state's initiative process. There's a little-known link between the two.

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