Proposition 62 repeals the death penalty and replaces it with life imprisonment without possibility of parole. It applies retroactively to inmates who are on death row. Proponents include Lieutenant Governor Gavin Newsome and former President Jimmy Carter. Opponents include the California Republican Party and former Governor Pete Wilson. Proposition 66 is also on the California state ballot in 2016 and it seeks to keep the death penalty in place. Whichever proposition receives the most votes will pass.
42% Yes |
58% No |
37% Yes |
50% No |
5% Yes, the death penalty should be repealed. |
8% No, I support the death penalty. |
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