February 2008 California elections
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Elections were held in California on February 5, 2008. Presidential primaries and a special election for a State Assembly seat were among the contests held. Seven ballot propositions were also decided on.
Presidential primaries
American Independent presidential primary
Three candidates were on the ballot of the American Independent Party, a state political party.
Democratic presidential primary
Green presidential primary
Seven candidates participated in the Green Party's presidential primary, which is a non-binding contest.
Libertarian presidential primary
Peace and Freedom presidential primary
Seven candidates participated in the Peace and Freedom presidential primary, a non-binding "beauty contest". Ralph Nader received a plurality of the votes, followed by Gloria La Riva and Cynthia McKinney. Stewart Alexander was nominated to be Socialist Party candidate Brian Moore's running mate in October 2007, but remained on the Peace and Freedom ballot.
Republican presidential primary
Propositions
Proposition 91
Proposition 91 sought to amend the California Constitution to prohibit motor vehicle fuel sales taxes that are earmarked for transportation purposes from being retained in the state's General Fund.
Proposition 92
Proposition 92 sought to amend Proposition 98 of 1988, which sets a mandate for the minimum level of funding each year for elementary and secondary schools and community colleges.
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