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President of the United States

What They Do: Commander in Chief of the military, oversees the national government, can sign or veto bills from Congress

About the Candidates
Do you support
raising taxes on people making over $250,000?
Do you support
protecting LGBTQ people from discrimination in housing, employment, and businesses like restaurants and taxis?
Do you support
making college free for students from families making less than $125,000?
Do you support
decriminalizing offenses that pose no safety threat and that have historically targeted Black and Brown communities?
Do you support
taking government action to reduce the pollution that causes global warming?
Do you support
offering a roadmap to citizenship to undocumented immigrants working and raising families in America?
Do you support
a woman's right to seek a safe, legal abortion?

Hillary Clinton

Democratic Party

Former Secretary of State, US Senator, Attorney.

Supported by

  • Senator Bernie Sanders
  • Planned Parenthood Action Fund
  • Service Employees International Union

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Jill Stein

Green Party

Doctor, Fmr Lexington Town Meeting Rep.

Supported by

  • Dr. Cornel West
  • Medea Benjamin
  • Marc Lamont Hill

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Gary Johnson

Libertarian Party

Former Governor of New Mexico.

Supported by

  • Marijuana Policy Project
  • Drew Carey
  • Former Gov. Jesse Ventura (I-MN)

No

Yes

No

Yes

No

No

Yes

Donald Trump

Republican Party

Real Estate Developer and Reality TV Star.

Supported by

  • American Energy Alliance
  • National Border Patrol Council
  • National Rifle Association

No

No

No

No

No

No

No

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United States Senate

What They Do: Writes and decides whether national laws pass or fail, approves or blocks Supreme Court justices & other nominees.

About the Candidates
Do you support
Raising taxes on people making over $250,000 per year?
Do you support
Protecting LGBTQ people from discrimination in housing, employment, and businesses like restaurants and taxis?
Do you support
Making college free for students from families making less than $125,000 per year?
Do you support
Decriminalizing possession of small amounts of marijuana?
Do you support
Taking government action to reduce the pollution that causes global warming?
Do you support
Offering a roadmap to citizenship to undocumented immigrants working and raising families in America?
Do you support
A woman’s right to seek a safe, legal abortion?

Kamala Harris

Democrat

Attorney General of California

Supported by

  • President Barack Obama
  • American Federation of Teachers
  • Sierra Club

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Loretta Sanchez

Democrat

Representative to the US Congress for California's 42nd District.

Supported by

  • International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
  • Southwest Council of Carpenters
  • Engineering Contractors Association

No

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

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Statewide Ballot Measures

Proposition 64 - Legalize Marijuana

Legalizes personal use of marijuana for adults age 21-and-older. Regulates & taxes marijuana sales at 15%, dedicated to funding public services.

A Yes Vote Means

Adults age 21-and-over can possess and grow small amounts of marijuana. Funding increases for public services like education & healthcare.

Who Says Yes:

  • California Democratic Party
  • California State NAACP
  • National Latino Officers Association

A No Vote Means

Marijuana stays illegal, except for medical use – with possession punishable by fines and potentially jail time. No new funding for public services.

Who Says No:

  • California Republican Party
  • California Hospital Association
  • California Narcotic Officers Associations

Voter Information Specific To Your Area

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