2000 California elections
California's state elections were held November 7, 2000. Necessary primary elections were held on March 7. Up for election were all the seats of the State Assembly, 20 seats of the State Senate, and eight ballot measures.[2]
California State Legislature elections
State Senate
There are 40 seats in the State Senate. For this election, candidates running in odd-numbered districts ran for four-year terms.[3]
California State Senate - 2000 | Seats | |
Democratic-Held | 26 | |
Republican-Held | 14 | |
2000 Elections | ||
Democratic Held and Uncontested | 15 | |
Contested | 20 | |
Republican Held and Uncontested | 5 | |
Total |
40 |
State Assembly
All 80 biennially elected seats of the State Assembly were up for election this year. Each seat has a two-year term. The Democrats retained control of the State Assembly.[4]
California State Assembly - 2000 | Seats | |
Democratic-Held | 50 | |
Republican-Held | 30 | |
2000 Elections | ||
Democratic Incumbent and Uncontested | 32 | |
Republican Incumbent and Uncontested | 16 | |
Independent Incumbent and Uncontested | 1 | |
Contested, Open Seats | 31 | |
Total |
80 |
Statewide ballot propositions
Eight ballot propositions qualified to be listed on the general election ballot in California. Five measures passed while three failed.[5][6]
Proposition 32
Proposition 32 would provide for a bond of $500 million for farm and home aid for California veterans. Proposition 32 passed with 67.2% approval.
Proposition 33
Proposition 33 would amend the
Proposition 34
Proposition 34 would limit campaign contributions and loans to state candidates and political parties, provide voluntary spending limits, expand public disclosure requirements, and increase penalties. Proposition 34 passed with 60% approval.
Proposition 35
Proposition 35 would amend the
Proposition 36
Proposition 36 would require
Proposition 37
Proposition 37 would amend the
Proposition 38
Proposition 38 would amend the
Proposition 39
See also
- California State Legislature
- California State Assembly
- California State Assembly elections, 2000
- California State Senate
- California State Senate elections, 2000
- Districts in California
- Political party strength in U.S. states
- Political party strength in California
- Elections in California
References
- ^ a b "Historical Voter Registration and Participation" (PDF). California Secretary of State.
- ^ "Statement of Vote to the 2000 general election". Archived from the original on March 19, 2008. Retrieved March 20, 2008.
- ^ "Complete official results from the Secretary of State (State Senate)" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on March 20, 2008. Retrieved March 20, 2008.
- ^ "Complete official results from the Secretary of State (State Assembly)" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on March 20, 2008. Retrieved March 20, 2008.
- ^ A directory of California state propositions
- ^ "Complete official results from the Secretary of State (Propositions)" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on March 20, 2008. Retrieved March 20, 2008.