Prop. 16: California's affirmative action measure fails
Lawmakers placed Proposition 16 on the ballot following the death of George Floyd, a Black man, by Minneapolis police. They pointed to his death as clear evidence of the barriers that hold back Black Americans and other people of color.
Lawmakers placed Proposition 16 on the ballot following the death of George Floyd, a Black man, by Minneapolis police. They pointed to his death as clear evidence of the barriers that hold back Black Americans and other people of color.
Measure to create new SF sanitation and streets department passes
According to the latest results, more than 60 percent of voters approved the measure, which needed just a simple majority to pass.
According to the latest results, more than 60 percent of voters approved the measure, which needed just a simple majority to pass.
Teens struggle to gain voting power in San Francisco; appear to be losing on state level
Statewide, teens didn't fare as well.
Statewide, teens didn't fare as well.
4 incumbents, 2 newcomers join SF Board of Supervisors
Four incumbent San Francisco supervisors appeared to have secured their spot after ranked-choice voting.
Four incumbent San Francisco supervisors appeared to have secured their spot after ranked-choice voting.
Prop D: San Francisco voters overwhelmingly approve sheriff's oversight board
According to Supervisor Shamann Walton, who drafted the measure, the Sheriff's Department needs a dedicated oversight board and inspector general to increase accountability and transparency.
According to Supervisor Shamann Walton, who drafted the measure, the Sheriff's Department needs a dedicated oversight board and inspector general to increase accountability and transparency.
Kentucky: Mitch McConnell defeats Amy McGrath, retains Senate seat
Incumbent Mitch McConnell has won the Kentucky Senate race, according to a projection by FOX News. The six-term senator defeated his Democratic challenger Amy McGrath.
Incumbent Mitch McConnell has won the Kentucky Senate race, according to a projection by FOX News. The six-term senator defeated his Democratic challenger Amy McGrath.
Voters support most education funding measures in Santa Clara County
Nearly all parcel taxes and school bonds are poised to pass as of early Wednesday morning.
Nearly all parcel taxes and school bonds are poised to pass as of early Wednesday morning.
California votes to keep criminal justice changes
California has upheld several criminal justice changes, endorsing recent efforts to ease mass incarceration by reducing penalties and allowing for earlier releases.
California has upheld several criminal justice changes, endorsing recent efforts to ease mass incarceration by reducing penalties and allowing for earlier releases.
Prop. 17: California restores the rights of felons on parole to vote
California voters passed Proposition 17, restoring the right to vote to approximately 50,000 people with felony records.
California voters passed Proposition 17, restoring the right to vote to approximately 50,000 people with felony records.
Trump wants Supreme Court involved in election; Biden's campaign says they're prepared for a court battle
President Donald Trump is vowing to ask the Supreme Court to weigh in on the inconclusive election.
President Donald Trump is vowing to ask the Supreme Court to weigh in on the inconclusive election.
Prop 20: California voters reject tough-on-crime measure
California voters on Tuesday rejected Prop. 20, a measure that would have added more crimes to the list of nonviolent felonies for which early parole is restricted,
California voters on Tuesday rejected Prop. 20, a measure that would have added more crimes to the list of nonviolent felonies for which early parole is restricted,
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez wins re-election
The Democrat, who represents parts of the Bronx and Queens, defeated Republican John Cummings, a teacher and former police officer.
The Democrat, who represents parts of the Bronx and Queens, defeated Republican John Cummings, a teacher and former police officer.
When do Electoral College votes need to be in?
Election Day is only one point in the process of the Electoral College, which decides who wins a U.S. presidential race.
Election Day is only one point in the process of the Electoral College, which decides who wins a U.S. presidential race.
In month of October, shoppers stocked up on ammo
Ammunition flew off store shelves around the country Tuesday as the U.S. headed into the final day of voting.
Ammunition flew off store shelves around the country Tuesday as the U.S. headed into the final day of voting.
Alabama: Tommy Tuberville elected to US Senate, flipping seat held by Democrat Doug Jones
Political newcomer Tommy Tuberville bested incumbent Sen. Doug Jones in the Nov. 3 election, according to the Associated Press, flipping the seat back into Republican hands for the first time since Jones’ improbable 2017 victory over Judge Roy Moore.
Political newcomer Tommy Tuberville bested incumbent Sen. Doug Jones in the Nov. 3 election, according to the Associated Press, flipping the seat back into Republican hands for the first time since Jones’ improbable 2017 victory over Judge Roy Moore.
Prop 22 passes: California Uber, Lyft workers once again independent contractors
California Proposition 22, which would again classify app-based transportation and delivery drivers as independent contractors, has passed.
California Proposition 22, which would again classify app-based transportation and delivery drivers as independent contractors, has passed.
Prop. 21: California voters reject rent control expansion
Proposition 21 would have let cities limit rent hikes on properties that are more than 15 years old.
Proposition 21 would have let cities limit rent hikes on properties that are more than 15 years old.
President Donald Trump makes remarks from the White House on the presidential race
The President made the remarks at 11:20 p.m. PST on Tuesday, November 3, 2020.
The President made the remarks at 11:20 p.m. PST on Tuesday, November 3, 2020.
Oregon becomes 1st state to decriminalize hard drugs
The Oregon drug initiative will allow people arrested with small amounts of hard drugs to avoid going to trial, and possible jail time, by paying a $100 fine and attending an addiction recovery program.
The Oregon drug initiative will allow people arrested with small amounts of hard drugs to avoid going to trial, and possible jail time, by paying a $100 fine and attending an addiction recovery program.
Regional medical center preps for possible surge in election night cardiac patients
At least one Bay Area hospital prepared for a possible surge in cardiac patients as Election Day returns start flowing in Tuesday night.
At least one Bay Area hospital prepared for a possible surge in cardiac patients as Election Day returns start flowing in Tuesday night.