Election 2006

Voters Endure Lines, Jammed Ballot Boxes, but Perform Civic Duty in Large Numbers at Berkeley Polling Station

Sun, 12 Nov 2006 18:39:26 -0800

BERKELEY - Nancy Pelosi, the next speaker of the U.S. House, declared it was a big day for Americans one day after Tuesday’s election. But, not for Ballot Box 207600, located in the Berkeley District 4 polling place.

Berkeley City Council Race Still Undecided

Fri, 10 Nov 2006 12:53:39 -0800

BERKELEY - The tightest Berkeley City Council race in recent history remained too close two full days after the election. While District 7 incumbent Kriss Worthington narrowly led his opponent George Beier by 131 votes as of Thursday, officials at the Alameda County Registrar of Voters said it could take up to 28 days to finalize the totals.

Daly Winning Bid for Re-Election in San Francisco

Thu, 09 Nov 2006 14:01:38 -0800

SAN FRANCISCO - Chris Daly is on his way to serving a third term as San Francisco's District 6 Supervisor.

Californians Reject Oil Tax, But Observers Think the Issue Will Resurface

Wed, 08 Nov 2006 14:09:21 -0800

BERKELEY - California voters on Tuesday rejected Proposition 87, a measure that would have established an oil tax to fund alternative energy research. The campaign sparked by Proposition 87 was the most expensive in California history with a total of $155 million raised by both sides.

Voters Reject Parental Notification Initiative

Wed, 08 Nov 2006 14:07:41 -0800

BERKELEY -- The next time proponents of a parental notification initiative decide to put the issue on the ballot, they might want to avoid the month of November.

Long-Shot Challenger Rides Democratic Wave into Congress

Wed, 08 Nov 2006 14:06:21 -0800

BERKELEY - On the night when Democrats wrangled back the House of Representatives from GOP control, Jerry McNerney, a wind engineer from Pleasanton and novice politician, pulled off a major upset by ousting longtime Republican Congressman Richard Pombo.

Massachusetts Makes History in Electing Black Governor

Wed, 08 Nov 2006 14:03:58 -0800

BERKELEY - Massachusetts made history on Tuesday by electing Democratic lawyer Deval Patrick to the governor’s office. He will be the state’s first African-American governor, and only the second in the United States.

All Eyes On Virginia for Composition of New Senate

Wed, 08 Nov 2006 13:50:07 -0800

BERKELEY - In the pivotal Virginia Senate race that will determine which political party controls the Senate, James Webb on Tuesday led Senator George Allen by a scant seven thousand votes.

New Ideas Win San Francisco School Board Seats

Wed, 08 Nov 2006 00:53:00 -0800

SAN FRANCISCO – Plagued by infighting in the past, the San Francisco Board of Education will see fresh faces join its ranks this January.

San Francisco Schools Win $450 million Bond Measure

Wed, 08 Nov 2006 00:39:14 -0800

SAN FRANCISCO – Supporters of the San Francisco school bond went home early Tuesday evening, not because it was a school night, but because it was clear Proposition A had been approved by a landslide.

Historic Preservation Measure Headed for Defeat in Berkeley

Wed, 08 Nov 2006 00:37:42 -0800

BERKELEY – A ballot measure intended to preserve the current process for protecting historic buildings in Berkeley appeared headed for defeat in early returns last night. At midnight, with 52 percent of the precincts reported, Measure J was losing 57.52 percent to 42.48 percent. The figures reflected a trend that remained unchanged for most of the night.

Control of the Senate Hinges on Two States Too Close to Call

Wed, 08 Nov 2006 00:34:37 -0800

BERKELEY - Democrats ousted incumbent Republican senators in Pennsylvania, Ohio, Rhode Island, and Missouri, threatening to end 12 years of Republican Senate control.

Upstart Democratic Challenger Leading 11th District

Wed, 08 Nov 2006 00:27:24 -0800

SAN RAMON - With three- fourths of precincts in the 11th Congressional District reporting a slim lead for this little known Democratic challenger, Jerry McNerney, a wind energy engineer, is hoping to sail to Washington on the winds of change.

Voters Reject Added Taxes on Cigarettes

Wed, 08 Nov 2006 00:24:40 -0800

BEKELEY - California smokers and tobacco retailers might soon breathe a sigh of relief.

As Attorney General, Brown Extends Dynasty

Wed, 08 Nov 2006 00:23:18 -0800

SAN FRANCISCO—Raucous California Democrats celebrated the election of Jerry Brown as attorney general Tuesday night at a victory party near the foot of the Bay Bridge.