California state special elections, 2009
The California state special elections, 2009 were held on May 19, 2009 throughout the state of California. The elections were authorized by the State Legislature and Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger as a part of a budget signed into law on February 19, 2009. Voters voted on six ballot propositions, 1A through 1F, for the open 26th State Senate district seat, and in a primary for the open 32nd congressional district seat. All of the propositions except 1F were defeated.
In February 2009 the State Legislature narrowly passed the 2008–2009 state budget during a special session, months after it was due. As part of the plan to lower the state's annual deficits, the State Legislature ordered a special election with various budget reform ballot propositions.
Proposition 1A was a constitutional amendment that would have increased the annual contributions to the state's rainy day fund.
Proposition 1B would have secured additional funding for primary education, but only if Proposition 1A passed as well.
Proposition 1C was a constitutional amendment that would have made significant changes to the operation of the State Lottery.
Proposition 1D would have authorized a one-time reallocation of tobacco tax revenue to help balance the state budget.
Proposition 1E would have authorized a one-time reallocation of income tax revenue to help balance the state budget.
Proposition 1F prohibited pay raises for members of the State Legislature, the Governor, and other state officials during deficit years.
Among likely voters:
SurveyUSA Poll: March 11–12, 2009 (commissioned by KABC-TV, KFSN-TV, KGTV-TV, and KPIX-TV)
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