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2024 California Proposition 3
Proposition 3, titled Constitutional Right to Marry, was a California ballot proposition that passed by vote in the 2024 California elections, 2024 general election on November 5, 2024. The proposition repealed 2008 California Proposition 8, Proposition 8, passed during the 2008 California Proposition 8, 2008 general election, and amended the state constitution to declare that the "right to marry is a fundamental right". It also ensured that same-sex couples would have the right to marry in California in case the United States Supreme Court ever overturns Obergefell v. Hodges, thus making it a symbolic gesture until then. Text The proposition amended Article I, Section 7.5 of the Constitution of California to read:"Only marriage between a man and a woman is valid or recognized in California. (a) The right to marry is a fundamental right. (b) This section is in furtherance of both of the following: (1) The inalienable rights to enjoy life and liberty and to pursue and obtain safet ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
California
California () is a U.S. state, state in the Western United States that lies on the West Coast of the United States, Pacific Coast. It borders Oregon to the north, Nevada and Arizona to the east, and shares Mexico–United States border, an international border with the Mexico, Mexican state of Baja California to the south. With almost 40million residents across an area of , it is the List of states and territories of the United States by population, largest state by population and List of U.S. states and territories by area, third-largest by area. Prior to European colonization of the Americas, European colonization, California was one of the most culturally and linguistically diverse areas in pre-Columbian North America. European exploration in the 16th and 17th centuries led to the colonization by the Spanish Empire. The area became a part of Mexico in 1821, following Mexican War of Independence, its successful war for independence, but Mexican Cession, was ceded to the U ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Scott Wiener
Scott Wiener (born May 11, 1970) is an American politician who has served in the California State Senate since 2016. A Democrat, he represents the 11th district, encompassing San Francisco and parts of San Mateo County. He is also the co-chair of the California Legislative Jewish Caucus. Prior to his election to the State Senate in 2016, Wiener served on the San Francisco Board of Supervisors representing the 8th district. He also served as Chair of the San Francisco County Transportation Authority, represented San Francisco as a commissioner on the regional Metropolitan Transportation Commission, and represented San Francisco as a director on the Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District Board. During his political career, Wiener has been known as a prominent advocate for various measures to facilitate more housing construction in California to alleviate the California housing shortage. Early life and career Wiener was born to a Jewish family in Philadelp ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Los Angeles Times
The ''Los Angeles Times'' is an American Newspaper#Daily, daily newspaper that began publishing in Los Angeles, California, in 1881. Based in the Greater Los Angeles city of El Segundo, California, El Segundo since 2018, it is the List of newspapers in the United States, sixth-largest newspaper in the U.S. and the largest in the Western United States with a print circulation of 118,760. It has 500,000 online subscribers, the fifth-largest among U.S. newspapers. Owned by Patrick Soon-Shiong and published by California Times, the paper has won over 40 Pulitzer Prizes since its founding. In the 19th century, the paper developed a reputation for civic boosterism and opposition to Trade union, labor unions, the latter of which led to the Los Angeles Times bombing, bombing of its headquarters in 1910. The paper's profile grew substantially in the 1960s under publisher Otis Chandler, who adopted a more national focus. As with other regional newspapers in California and the United Sta ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Green Party Of California
The Green Party of California (GPCA) is a California political party. The party is led by a coordinating committee, and decisions are ultimately made by general assemblies. The GPCA is affiliated with the Green Party of the United States (GPUS). As of February 10, 2023, there are 97,253 people registered to vote with Green party-preference, 0.44%, the sixth-largest. As of January 2022, there are twenty-nine California Green elected officials, including two elected-mayors and three in municipal councils. History On February 4, 1990, Greens gathered at California State University, Sacramento, authored bylaws, founded the GPCA, and started a voter registration drive. The GPCA adopted the leaf-G logo which cartoonist Harry Driggs designed for the Green Party of San Francisco in the 1980s and which represents the letter G of the party name as a leaf. Qualifying for elections On January 2, 1990, a month before foundation, Kent Smith sent notice to the secretary of state that the GPCA ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Peace And Freedom Party
The Peace and Freedom Party (PFP) is a socialist political party in the United States which operates mostly in California. It was formed in 1966 from anti–Vietnam War and pro–civil rights movements. PFP operates both as an organization unto itself and an umbrella organization in which socialist organizations compete to win PFP's ballot access. Notable past and present members include Bob Avakian, Emmy Lou Packard, Byron Randall, and (briefly) Murray Rothbard. Organization Members In January 2000, PFP had 75,277 registered voters. In February 2005, PFP had 67,238 registered voters. In January 2010, PFP had 55,036 registered voters. In January 2016, PFP had 75,579 registered voters. In February 2019, PFP had 76,784 registered voters. In February 2021, PFP had 105,535 registered voters. In January 2024, PFP had 133,914 registered voters. Preference primaries Like many minor parties, PFP holds a non-binding "preference primary" for President. The PFP presidential ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Libertarian Party Of California
The Libertarian Party of California (LPC) is the California affiliate of the national Libertarian Party (LP). The party chairman is Adrian Malagon, and is based in Sacramento, California, in Sacramento County. As of 2016, Libertarians represent approximately 0.7% of the state's registered voters. History In 1972, the party considered suing county clerks in Placer and Butte counties for refusing to allow voters to register as Libertarians. In 1978, Ed Clark, who had been the affiliate's chairman from 1973 to 1974 and later the national presidential candidate in 1980, ran as an independent for governor of California to gain party recognition and received over five percent. However, the Secretary of State ruled that the two percent requirement was for retaining party recognition and not gaining party recognition and that since Clark had run as an independent and not a Libertarian it would not count either way. The party filed a lawsuit against the decision, but it was first dismis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
California Democratic Party
The California Democratic Party is the affiliate of the Democratic Party in the U.S. state of California. It is headquartered in Sacramento, the state capital. With 46.59% of the state's registered voters as of February 2024, the Democratic Party has the highest number of registrants of any political party in California and the highest number of pre-registered voters at 37.21%. It is currently the dominant party in the state, and is one of the largest affiliates of the national Democratic Party. The party currently controls the majority of California's U.S. House seats, both U.S. Senate seats, the governorship, and has supermajorities in both houses of the state legislature. History 1850s Since the beginning of the 1850s, issues regarding slavery had effectively split the California Democratic Party. By the 1853 general election campaign, large majorities of pro-slavery Democrats from Southern California, calling themselves the Chivalry (later branded as Lecompton D ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mayor Of San Diego
The mayor of the City of San Diego is the official head and chief executive officer of the U.S. city of San Diego, California. The mayor has the duty to enforce and execute the laws enacted by the San Diego City Council, the legislative branch. The mayor serves a four-year term and is limited to two successive terms. There have been 36 people who have served as mayor in San Diego since 1850, when California became a state following the Conquest of California. Prior to the conquest, Californios served as mayor of San Diego during the Spanish and Mexican eras since 1780. From 1852 to 1888, the city was run by a board of trustees and there was no elected mayor. However, the president of the board was called ''mayor'' as a courtesy. The most recent election was held in November 2024, and Todd Gloria was re-elected as the 37th mayor of San Diego. History The position of mayor was created when San Diego was first incorporated on March 27, 1850. However, the city went bankrupt i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Todd Gloria
Todd Rex Gloria (born May 10, 1978) is an American politician serving as the 37th mayor of San Diego since 2020. As mayor, he is the chief executive officer of the City of San Diego. A member of the Democratic Party (United States), Democratic Party, he is the first person of color and the first openly gay person to serve as San Diego's mayor. Gloria was first elected to public office representing District 3 of the San Diego City Council. He was president of the nine-member council from 2012 through 2014. As council president, Gloria served as interim mayor of San Diego from the August 2013 resignation of Mayor Bob Filner until the March 2014 inauguration of Mayor Kevin Faulconer. Gloria was then elected to represent California's 78th State Assembly district, which encompasses much of San Diego. While in the Assembly, he served as Whip (politics), Majority Whip. In December 2020, he became the 37th mayor of San Diego. Early life Gloria and his family grew up in the Clairemont, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
California's 78th State Assembly District
California's 78th State Assembly district is one of 80 California State Assembly districts. It is currently represented by of . District profile The district takes in a stretch of San Diego County's coast from Solana Beach to the Mexican border, including part of San Diego Bay and coastal San Diego. It comprises a variety of communities, including downtown San Diego, beachfront neighborhoods, UC San Diego, and a military base. San Diego County – ''14.9%'' * Coronado * Del Mar * Imperial Beach * San Diego – ''30.6%'' * Solana Beach Election results from statewide races List of members representing the district Election results 2020 2018 2016 2014 2012 2010 2008 2006 2004 2002 2000 1998 1996 1994 1992 See also * California State Assembly The California State Assembly i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chris Ward (California Politician)
Christopher Ward (born August 3, 1976) is an American politician serving as a member of the California Assembly for the 78th district. Prior to his election to the assembly, Ward served as a member of the San Diego City Council, representing the Third Council District. He is a Democrat. Early life and education Ward was born in Germany in 1976. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree at Johns Hopkins University and a Master in Public Policy and Urban Planning at the Harvard Kennedy School. Career He worked as an Environmental Planner at the firm EDAW, working with local government to develop land use plans and conduct environmental review, and as a Researcher at the Ludwig Cancer Research at the University of California, San Diego. He then served as the chief of staff to State Senator Marty Block. Chris is an active member of the San Diego chapter of the Truman National Security Project. San Diego City Council Elections In 2016, Ward ran for an open seat on the San Di ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
California's 26th State Assembly District
California's 26th State Assembly district is one of 80 California State Assembly districts. It is currently represented by Democratbr>Patrick Ahrensof Sunnyvale, California. District profile The district is located in Santa Clara County. It encompasses the cities of Cupertino, Sunnyvale, and Santa Clara as well as parts of San Jose, California. Santa Clara County - 24.36% * Cupertino * San Jose – (12.01%) * Santa Clara *Sunnyvale Election results from statewide races List of assembly members Due to redistricting, the 26th district has been moved around different parts of the state. The current iteration resulted from the 2021 redistricting by the California Citizens Redistricting Commission. Election results (1992–present) 2024 2022 2020 2018 2016 2014 2012 2010 2008 2006 2004 2002 2000 1998 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
