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October 13, 2020
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181 Schools Participate in California Student Mock Election
SACRAMENTO, CA – 181 schools cast 43,294 ballots in California’s Student Mock Election.
Last week, California students participating in the statewide Mock Election “voted” for United States President and twelve statewide measures that will be on the November 3, 2020, General Election ballot. The Secretary of State’s office provided schools with mock election ballots, voter information guides, and posters to promote voting.
“Our Student Mock Election is preparing young Californians across the state to become active voters,” Secretary of State Alex Padilla said. “Even though most students will not be old enough to cast a ballot this November, they can still gain valuable experience researching candidates and discussing ballot propositions with their peers and teachers. The student mock election is a fun, hands-on way to help young people familiarize themselves with the democratic process. The Secretary of State’s office has been proud to work with educators and elections officials across the state to prepare the next generation of Californians to become regular participants in our democracy.”
Results from the Student Mock Election:
|
President |
Party |
# of Votes |
% |
|
Joseph R. Biden / Kamala D. Harris |
Democratic |
28,730 |
67.64% |
|
Donald J. Trump / Michael R. Pence |
Republican |
7,638 |
17.98% |
|
Gloria La Riva / Sunil Freeman |
Peace and Freedom |
2,386 |
5.62% |
|
Roque "Rocky" De La Fuente Guerra / Kanye Omari West |
American Independent |
1,833 |
4.32% |
|
Howie Hawkins / Angela Nicole Walker |
Green |
1,149 |
2.71% |
|
Jo Jorgensen / Jeremy "Spike" Cohen |
Libertarian |
740 |
1.74% |
|
Ballot Measures |
Yes Votes |
% |
No Votes |
% |
|
|
Proposition 14 |
Authorizes Bonds Continuing Stem Cell Research. Initiative Statute. |
27,497 |
79.92% |
6,909 |
20.08% |
|
Proposition 15 |
Increases Funding Sources for Public Schools, Community Colleges, and Local Government Services by Changing Tax Assessment of Commercial and Industrial Property. Initiative Constitutional Amendment. |
28,179 |
74.67% |
9,559 |
25.33% |
|
Proposition 16 |
Allows Diversity as a Factor in Public Employment, Education, and Contracting Decisions. Legislative Constitutional Amendment. |
24,093 |
65.29% |
12,811 |
34.71% |
|
Proposition 17 |
Restores Right to Vote after Completion of Prison Term. Legislative Constitutional Amendment. |
25,314 |
71.74% |
9,973 |
28.26% |
|
Proposition 18 |
Amends California Constitution to Permit 17-Year-Olds to Vote in Primary and Special Elections if They Will Turn 18 by the Next General Election and Be Otherwise Eligible to Vote. Legislative Constitutional Amendment. |
26,889 |
69.84% |
11,610 |
30.16% |
|
Proposition 19 |
Changes Certain Property Tax Rights. Legislative Constitutional Amendment. |
20,090 |
59.91% |
13,442 |
40.09% |
|
Proposition 20 |
Restricts Parole for Non-Violent Offenders. Authorizes Felony Sentences for Certain Offenses Currently Treated Only as Misdemeanors. Initiative Statute. |
18,226 |
54.07% |
15,480 |
45.93% |
|
Proposition 21 |
Expands Local Governments' Authority to Enact Rent Control on Residential Property. Initiative Statute. |
17,487 |
50.18% |
17,364 |
49.82% |
|
Proposition 22 |
Exempts App-Based Transportation and Delivery Companies from Providing Employee Benefits to Certain Drivers. Initiative Statute. |
21,430 |
57.97% |
15,538 |
42.03% |
|
Proposition 23 |
Establishes State Requirements for Kidney Dialysis Clinics. Requires On-Site Medical Professional. Initiative Statute. |
23,509 |
69.71% |
10,214 |
30.29% |
|
Proposition 24 |
Amends Consumer Privacy Laws. Initiative Statute. |
25,060 |
75.27% |
8,235 |
24.73% |
|
Proposition 25 |
Referendum on Law that Replaced Money Bail with System Based on Public Safety and Flight Risk. |
22,445 |
65.40% |
11,875 |
34.60% |
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