state elections 2016

With the campus erupting into protests after Donald Trump’s election Tuesday night, campus leadership is calling for unity, mutual respect and solidarity as the community and country regroup after a divisive — and, for many, devastating — campaign season.

California voters approved a majority of measures on the ballot Tuesday.

Berkeley voters are heading to the polls Tuesday to choose a mayor for the first time in 14 years, four City Council members, a U.S. senator and a new president. Voters are also deciding on 17 state propositions and 12 local measures.

The Daily Californian has created a handy election guide for all your local, state and national news needs so you can be an informed voter Tuesday. Polls open at 7 a.m. PST and close at 8 p.m. PST.

After a failed effort to legalize weed in California six years ago, the movement to end recreational marijuana prohibition has found greener pastures with a new state proposition this November.

A summary of all 17 statewide propositions as well as the arguments for and against each one.

Current state Attorney General Kamala Harris and U.S. Rep. Loretta Sanchez — both members of the Democratic party — are running to fill the vacancy left by U.S. Sen. Barbara Boxer, who has served as one of California’s senators since 1993.

After eight years of service, Loni Hancock has termed out of her position as state senator of California’s 9th District.

Former chair of the Alameda County Republican Party, Sue Caro, is running to become the Congressional Representative of District 13 and does not expect to win.