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The East County NAACP does not condone violence of any kind at anytime.
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The East County NAACP unequivocally condemns all acts of violence, threats of violence, intimidation, or harassment directed toward elected officials, public servants, community leaders, or any member of our community. There is no place for violence in our communities, regardless of political differences, public policy disagreements, or personal opinions.
The NAACP has always stood on the principles of justice, nonviolence, and the peaceful pursuit of change. While we recognize that communities may experience deep frustration, disappointment, and disagreement with the actions or decisions of public officials, violence and threats have no place in a democratic society.
We are especially concerned about threats and acts of violence directed toward elected officials, who serve our communities, and toward women of color, who too often face disproportionate levels of harassment, intimidation, and abuse while serving in leadership roles and engaging in public life. No one should fear for their safety because they have chosen to serve their community or exercise their voice.
Democracy depends on the free exchange of ideas, respectful civic engagement, and accountability through lawful and peaceful means. We encourage community members to continue making their voices heard by attending public meetings, organizing, voting, advocating, and participating in the democratic process.
At the same time, we call on elected officials to listen to the concerns of the communities they serve with openness, transparency, and respect. Meaningful dialogue—not fear or intimidation—is the path toward lasting solutions.
The East County NAACP remains committed to advancing civil rights, promoting equity, and fostering safe, inclusive communities where differences can be addressed through constructive conversation rather than conflict.
"We stand united in rejecting violence in all its forms and reaffirm our commitment to justice, peace, and democratic engagement."
Dr. Kimberly Payton, EdD
East County NAACP President
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Eyes on Every Level: Why Local and National Engagement Matters Now More Than Ever.
NAACP CA/HI 2026 November Election Recommendations
We have created a dedicated 2026 Election Recommendations resource to make our ballot information easily accessible. When you visit the NAACP CA/HI State Conference website, you will find “2026 November Elections Recommendations” at the top of the website. This resource provides information on the ballot measures and the State Conference’s recommendations.
PROP 1 VOTE YES
Housing & wealth
Authorizes Bonds for Housing Affordability Programs
$11.25 billion for affordable housing and veterans’ home loans.
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PROP 2 VOTE YES
Public services
Increases State’s Rainy Day Fund
Builds larger reserves to protect essential services during downturns.
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PROP 3 VOTE YES
Schools & health
Provides Permanent Funding for Schools and Health Care by Extending Existing Tax on High Incomes
Keeps existing higher income-tax rates on California’s top 2%.
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PROP 4 VOTE YES
Democracy
Repeals Prohibition Against Public Funding of Election Campaigns
Allows future public campaign-financing programs with safeguards.
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PROP 5 VOTE YES
Democracy
Changes Recall Election Process for Statewide Officers
Ends the separate replacement question on statewide recall ballots.
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PROP 37 VOTE YES
Housing & wealth
Creates Loan Program for Middle-Income Buyers of Qualified New Homes
Creates homebuyer assistance backed by up to $25 billion in revenue bonds.
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PROP 38 VOTE YES
Health equity
Authorizes Bonds for Immunology Medical Research
$8.4 billion for immune-system and immunotherapy research.
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PROP 39 VOTE NO
Voting rights
Prohibits Citizens From Voting Unless They Present Government-Issued Identification
Adds identification requirements for in-person and vote-by-mail ballots.
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PROP 40 VOTE NO
Public services
Imposes One-Time Tax on Certain Taxpayers
Creates a one-time 5% wealth tax on California billionaires.
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PROP 41 VOTE YES
Accountability
Prohibits New State Taxes That Exclude Revenues From State Spending Limit; Requires Audits for New State Special Taxes
Adds reviews and recurring audits for programs funded by new state special taxes.
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PROP 42 VOTE YES
Economic security
Prohibits New State Personal Property Taxes and Certain Retroactive State Taxes
Bars new state ownership taxes on financial assets and personal property.
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PROP 43 VOTE NO
Local democracy
Limits Voters’ Ability to Raise Revenues for Local Government Services
Requires two-thirds voter approval for certain local special taxes.
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PROP 44 VOTE NO
Health equity
Requires Community Health Clinics Spend 90% of Revenue on Program Services
Imposes a 90% annual spending rule on covered nonprofit safety-net clinics.
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PROP 45 VOTE YES
Infrastructure & EJ
Modifies Environmental Review for Certain Projects
Creates faster review and court procedures for defined essential projects.
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Make your voting plan
Talk with your family, neighbors, faith community, union, campus, veterans organization, barbershop, and beauty salon. Then make sure every eligible voter has a plan.
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OCT 5Ballots begin mailing
All active registered California voters receive a vote-by-mail ballot.
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OCT 19Registration deadline
Miss it? Same Day Voter Registration remains a safety net.
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OCT 24Early vote centers begin
The first centers open in Voter’s Choice Act counties.
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NOV 3Election Day
Polls are open 7 a.m.–8 p.m. Return or postmark your ballot by 8 p.m.
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Official information
California Secretary of State Qualified ballot measures↗Legislative Analyst’s Office Independent proposition analyses↗
This nonpartisan issue guide contains the official advocacy recommendations of the NAACP California Hawaii State Conference. Measure descriptions are based on official California sources. Visitor analytics are limited to page-view and approximate unique-browser counts; no names, email addresses, IP addresses, or referral details are stored. Last reviewed August 17, 2026.
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