Local 2024 Election Results
- Yaoci Gamboa & William Gauvin
- Nov 26, 2024
- 3 min read
The most recent election season is now over, with its slew of propositions and local races affecting many of the students of West Valley College. Access to reliable and pertinent information is essential, which is why we have gathered the results that matter to you under one umbrella.
Propositions:
Proposition 2: This proposition suggests that the state should borrow $10 billion to improve school conditions and facilities (including community colleges). 58.4% of Californians voted to pass it.
Proposition 3: This proposition would update the California Constitution, ensuring the right to marriage for anyone, regardless of race or gender. 62.7% voted yes in California.
Proposition 4: Proposes a $10 billion bond for conserving resources like water while addressing climate change, like wildfire prevention, to protect communities. 59.5% across California voted to pass this proposition.
Proposition 5: Changes the two-thirds approval rate to 55% for local infrastructure and low and middle-class housing bonds. 55.3% of Californians voted against it.
Proposition 6: Involuntary servitude would no longer be allowed as punishment, so incarcerated people would not be forced to work while serving. 55.3% statewide voted not to pass this proposition.
Proposition 32: The minimum wage would increase. The wage would increase to $17 right away for employers with 26 or more workers and raise to $18 in January 2025. Those with fewer workers would see a $17 wage in January 2025 and $18 in January 2026. 50.9% of voters across the state voted yes.
Proposition 33: State law would not limit rent control laws of cities and counties. It would repeal an Act (Costa-Hawkins Rental Housing Act of 1995) preventing local laws that restrict initial rent rates or rent increases in certain properties. 60.3% voted no statewide.
Proposition 34: Specific providers would have to use 98% of their money from the federal discount prescription drug program on patients. The state would be able to negotiate Medi-Cal drug prices. 50.7% voted in favor of the proposition in California.
Proposition 35: The state tax on health care insurance plans would become permanent if approved by the federal government, which provides money for Medi-Cal services. 67.8% of voters statewide voted to pass this proposition.
Proposition 36: Increases punishment for specific drugs and thefts for those with prior convictions. 68.6% of Californians voted yes.
WVM Board of Trustees: Trustee Adrienne Grey, representing Area 6 of the West Valley-Mission Community College District Board of Trustees, maintained her position, earning 58.8% of citizens’ votes over Rebecca Wong. Trustee Mary-Lynne Bernald (Area 5) lost her seat to Diane Lamkin, who earned 62.3% of votes. Trustee Robert Owens (Area 2) also lost his seat to challenger Paul Fong, a former member of the California State Assembly, who earned 56.2% of votes.
State Assembly Seats (Districts 23-26, & 28): Incumbent state Assemblymembers Marc Berman (D-23), Alex Lee (D-24), Ash Kalra (D-25), and Gail Pellerin (D-28) all won reelection, with 60%, 66%, 68%, and 67% of the vote, respectively. Patrick Ahrens, Trustee of the Foothill-DeAnza Community College District, won the 26th District’s seat with 56% of the vote.
State Senate (Districts 13 & 15): Josh Becker and Dave Cortese, both from the Democratic Party, secured their seats in the State Senate. Josh Becker ran against Alexander Glew and will continue representing District 13, Menlo Park. He won with 72.5% of the votes. Dave Cortese ran against Robert Howell and won 68.7% of the votes. Cortese represents District 15, Campbell.
US House of Representatives (Districts 16-19): Former San Jose mayor Sam Liccardo won the contest opposing him and State Assemblymember Evan Low for California’s 16th Congressional District. Congressman Ro Khanna (CA-17), Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren (CA-18), and Congressman Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) all defeated their challengers by significant margins.
United States Senate: Former Congressman Adam Schiff won the seat of the late Dianne Feinstein, easily defeating former baseball player Steve Garvey with an 18-point margin.
Judge of the Superior Court Office #5: Johnene Linda Stebbins won 56.7% of the vote over Jay Boyarsky for the Superior Court Judge position of Santa Clara County.
[Election results were sourced from the California Secretary of State and the Santa Clara County Registrar of Voters: