Mountain View News Saturday, November 7, 202622 ELECTION NEWS & INFO 
Mountain View News Saturday, November 7, 202622 ELECTION NEWS & INFO 
A WORD FROM THE EDITOR: 

H. Susan Henderson 
On January 3, 2027, the 120th session of the United StatesCongress will be called to order. This Congress will mirror the 
United States. It will be comprised of more women than anyother Congress (as of the vote count at this writing). The final 
number will be between 154 to 157 strong. (In the year of thewoman 1992/93 the final tally was 7 senate 47 house). Amongthose legislators will be Native Americans, Hispanic Americans,
Asian Americans, African Americans, European Americans. It 
will be comprised of Christians, Jews, Muslims, Hindus, Agnosticand Atheists (non religious). 

This Congress should be celebrated for its composition forthere will be able bodied representatives along with those withphysical challenges. The common denominator is that theyare all AMERICANS - of the people, by the people and for thepeople of the United States, ready and willing to serve! And, yes,
we are a diverse nation and that diversity is front and center withour chosen representatives, as it should be. 

The table has been set. Now is the time for our Congress to do itsjob as the second equal branch (Legislative)of our government. (Reminder: Executive and Judicial are the other 
two.) 

As the result of last week’s election, Democrats have been provided with a majority in both Houses so pleaseuse your power wisely. Republicans, the people have spoken, they do not wish for you to allow the Executive 
Branch to run amok. The people have spoken, they want change. They desire an America where there is hope, 
where they can pursue the American dream. For that is one of our constitutional rights. The right to the pursuit 
of happiness. 

To both representative bodies you have equal power - use it. To all members of Congress, it is your job to governnot to sit and do nothing while the executive branch runs unbridled. 

In order to govern, ALL members of congress must remember that their job is to act as their constituentsrepresentatives, to go to Washington and sit down with their peers and come to agreement on how to move 
forward in a manner that is beneficial to all. They may not all agree . Young progressives may not agree with theolder more conservative members, even within their own party, but their job is to work out their differences tothe benefit of the greater population. 

There are those some that believe in a strong central government. Others are committed to states rights.
Hopefully they all realize that this notion - Of the people, By the people and For the people was conceivedand built on compromise. And, compromise we must -for that is the way such a body governs. However, 
compromise does not mean that you give up your values. Rather it means that you look for and establish 
common grounds and work towards those things. 

Do not allow any one branch, including the Executive Branch to make you powerless again. The people have 
spoken loud and clear. They, we, want change and that change requires action on behalf of all. 

Why not start with our own houses? For instance, No member of Congress should participate in the buying or 
selling of stock. This rule would establish confidence that you are truly working for the people and not enrichingyour own pockets. and would help erradicate the notion that all politicians are corrupt. 

Let your elected officials know how you feel. Americans feel that their government is corrupt. So America establish 
laws that will restore our faith in government. Remove the loopholes. How? We are quick to discusswhat we believe are solutions among ourselves, but we have to let our representatives know how we feel. Trust 
me, they will respond. 

Well, watch out for next week’s edition where that will be discussed more. 

And by the way, if you want to share your thoughts, send them to: editor@mtnviewsnews.com. 
(Warning: Be sincere and serious). 

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STATEWIDE UNOFFICIAL ELECTION RESULTS 

Results will be certified by December 11, 2026.
reporting as of November 6, 2026, 2:34 p.m. 

• GOVERNOR XAVIER BECERRA 5,754,374 64.7% 
• LT GOVERNOR FIONA MA 5,666,800 64.5% 
• SECR OF STATE SHIRLEY N. WEBER 5,743,491 65.5% 
• CONTROLLER MALIA M. COHEN 5,634,060 64.5% 
• TREASURER ELENI KOUNALAKIS 5,649,054 64.7% 
• ATTY GENERAL ROB BONTA 5,657,158 64.5% 
• INS. COMMISS. JANE KIM 4,009,884 52.7% 
• SUPT. OF PUBLIC 
INSTRUCTION RICHARD BARRERA 4,390,672 57.9% 
DISTRICT 28 JUDY CHU 
DISTRICT 38 HOUSE HILDA SOLIS 

PROPOSITION 01 AUTHORIZES BONDS FOR HOUSING AFFORDABILITY 
PROGRAMS. LEGISLATIVE STATUTE. 
YES 5,199,593 VOTES 60.1% 

PROPOSITION 02 INCREASES STATE'S RAINY DAY FUND. LEGISLATIVE 
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT. 
YES 5,215,926 VOTES 60.3% 

PROPOSITION 03 PROVIDES PERMANENT FUNDING FOR SCHOOLS 
AND HEALTH CARE BY EXTENDING EXISTING TAX 
ON HIGH INCOMES. INITIATIVE CONSTITUTIONAL 
AMENDMENT. 
YES 5,179,290 VOTES 59.4% 

PROPOSITION 04 REPEALS PROHIBITION AGAINST PUBLIC FUNDING OF 
ELECTION CAMPAIGNS. LEGISLATIVE STATUTE. 
NO 4,378,254 VOTES 51.3% 

PROPOSITION 05 CHANGES RECALL ELECTION PROCESS FOR 
STATEWIDE OFFICERS. LEGISLATIVE 
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT. 
YES 4,287,185 VOTES 51.1% 

PROPOSITION 37 CREATES LOAN PROGRAM FOR MIDDLE-INCOME 
BUYERS OF QUALIFIED NEW HOMES. INITIATIVE 
STATUTE. 
YES 5,296,136 VOTES 61.5% 

PROPOSITION 38 AUTHORIZES BONDS FOR IMMUNOLOGY MEDICAL 
RESEARCH. INITIATIVE STATUTE. 
YES 4,755,085 VOTES 55.1% 

PROPOSITION 39 PROHIBITS CITIZENS FROM VOTING UNLESS THEY 
PRESENT GOVERNMENT-ISSUED IDENTIFICATION. 
INITIATIVE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT. 
NO 5,208,969 VOTES 59.4% 

PROPOSITION 40 IMPOSES ONE-TIME TAX ON CERTAIN TAXPAYERS. 
INITIATIVE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT AND 
STATUTE. 
NO 4,777,593 VOTES 54.5% 

PROPOSITION 41 PROHIBITS NEW STATE TAXES THAT EXCLUDE 
REVENUES FROM STATE SPENDING LIMIT. REQUIRES AUDITS FOR NEW STATESPECIAL TAXES. INITIATIVE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT. 

NO 4,606,259 VOTES 53.4% 

PROPOSITION 42 PROHIBITS NEW STATE PERSONAL PROPERTY TAXES 
AND CERTAIN RETROACTIVE STATE TAXES. 
INITIATIVE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT. 
YES 4,641,248 VOTES 53.3% 

PROPOSITION 43 LIMITS VOTERS' ABILITY TO RAISE REVENUES FOR 
LOCAL GOVERNMENT SERVICES. LEGISLATIVE 
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT. 
NO 4,786,966 VOTES 55.8% 

PROPOSITION 44 REQUIRES COMMUNITY HEALTH CLINICS SPEND 90% 
OF REVENUE ON PROGRAM SERVICES. INITIATIVE 
STATUTE. 
NO 7,017,462 VOTES 82.0% 

PROPOSITION 45 MODIFIES ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW FOR CERTAIN 
PROJECTS. INITIATIVE STATUTE. 
NO 4,684,061 VOTES 54.9% 

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