FPPC #1263363 | FEC # C00396556 Assalaamun alaykum, CAIR-CA PAC is pleased to present the 2016 Voter Guide. In this guide, we make recommendations about how you should vote in the presidential race (page 2), with respect to state propositions (pages 3-5), and in congressional, state, and local elections (county-specific recommendations begin on page 6). An independent and non-partisan group, CAIR-CA PAC is the largest political action committee that represents the interests of American Muslims. When deciding whether to endorse a candidate or contribute to a candidate’s campaign, CAIR-CA PAC leaders evaluate the candidate’s: (1) History of support for and positive interaction with the American Muslim community; and (2) Policies and history in the following areas: civil rights/civil liberties, education, the economy, the environment, immigration, and healthcare. We consider similar factors when evaluating state propositions. For more information about CAIR-CA PAC or to make a contribution, please contact us via email at [email protected]. With du’as, CAIR-CA PAC* * CAIR-CA PAC’s Executive Committee consists of Joseph Salas (President), Hanna Chandoo (Secretary), and Tahir Farukhi (Treasurer). Hussam Ayloush, Mehdireza Hirji, and Fahd Jamil currently serve on the PAC’s Board of Directors. 1 FPPC #1263363 | FEC # C00396556 Office Candidate U.S. President Hillary Clinton U.S. Vice President Tim Kaine U.S. Senate Kamala Harris (dual endorsement) Loretta Sanchez 2 FPPC #1263363 | FEC # C00396556 Proposition Position 51 [Authorizes the state to borrow $9 billion in school bonds YES to fund construction and modernization projects at K-12 schools and community colleges.] 52 [Requires voter approval of any changes to the statewide hospital free program, making it more difficult for the YES Legislature to divert funds that are supposed to be spent on the Medi-Cal program.] 53 [Requires voter approval of any revenue bond that is NO larger than $2 billion for government projects.] 54 [Requires legislators to post legislation online for public review at least three days before a final vote, effectively YES prohibiting last-minute amendments to bills. Also expands the amount of live video coverage of Capitol proceedings] 55 [Renews Proposition 30, which imposed 1% to 3% YES surtaxes on annual incomes above $250,000. This revenue will fund California schools and government healthcare.] 56 [Raises taxes on tobacco and electronic cigarette products YES that contain nicotine. This revenue will fund healthcare and tobacco-control programs.] 3 FPPC #1263363 | FEC # C00396556 Proposition Position 57 [Allows prisoners serving time for a nonviolent crime to YES request early release based on their effort to earn credits for education and good behavior while imprisoned.] 58 [Repeals a law that banned bilingual education for and allows county offices of education and school districts to YES decide whether a language-learning child must be taught only in English.] 59 [Asks legislators to repeal the Supreme Court’s Citizens YES United decision, a ruling that allowed corporations and unions to spend unlimited amounts on federal campaigns.] 60 [Requires adult film stars to wear condoms during explicit YES sex scenes.] 61 [Bans state agencies from paying more for a prescription drug than the lowest price the U.S Department of YES Veterans Affairs pays for the same drug. This “price ceiling” will apply when the state is the purchaser and/or a state agency is the final source of payment.] 62 [Repeals the death penalty. If passed, people sentenced to YES the death penalty will be sentenced to life without parole.] 4 FPPC #1263363 | FEC # C00396556 Proposition Position 63 [Bans the sale and possession of large-capacity ammunition magazines in California. Imposes background YES checks for ammunition purchases, new felony charges for gun thefts, and rules for keeping guns out of the hands of felons and others disqualified from possessing firearms.] 64 [Legalizes the sale of marijuana and hemp to people over YES the age of 21. The tax revenue collected by state and local government will fund marijuana education programs.] 65 (No position [Requires any fees charged for paper or reusable bags to be earmarked for environmental programs.] taken.) 66 [Shortens the time limits within which a court must review NO the conviction of a person who is sentenced to death. This will accelerate the death penalty’s legal process.] 67 [Upholds a law that imposes a statewide plastic bag ban. NO Voting “No” overturns the law. Voting “Yes” ratifies the law (and results in a statewide ban on plastic bags).] 5 FPPC #1263363 | FEC # C00396556 U.S. House of Representatives District Candidate 51 Juan Vargas State Assembly District Candidate 56 Eduardo Garcia State Senate District Candidate 40 (No candidate endorsed.) 6 FPPC #1263363 | FEC # C00396556 U.S. House of Representatives District Candidate 23 Wendy Reed 25 Steve Knight 26 Julia Brownley 27 Judy Chu 28 Adam Schiff 29 Tony Cardenas 30 Brad Sherman 32 Grace Napolitano 33 Ted Lieu 34 Xavier Becerra 35 Norma Torres 37 Karen Bass 38 Linda Sanchez 39 Brett Murdock 40 Lucille Roybal-Allard 43 Maxine Waters 44 Isadore Hall, III 47 Alan Lowenthal 7 FPPC #1263363 | FEC # C00396556 State Assembly District Candidate 36 Steve Fox 38 Christy Smith 39 Raul Bocanegra 41 Chris Holden 43 (No candidate endorsed.) 44 Jacqui Irwin 45 Matt Dababneh 46 Adrin Nazarian 48 Blanca Rubio 49 Edwin ‘Ed’ Chau 50 Richard Bloom 51 Jimmy Gomez 52 Freddie Rodriguez 53 Miguel Santiago 54 Sebastian Ridley-Thomas 55 Gregg Fritchle 57 Ian Calderon 58 Cristina Garcia 59 Reggie Jones-Sawyer 62 Autumn Burke 63 Anthony Rendon 64 Mike Gipson 66 Al Muratsuchi 70 Patrick O’Donnell 8 FPPC #1263363 | FEC # C00396556 State Senate District Candidate 21 Jonathan Ervin 25 Anthony Portantino 27 Henry Stern 29 Josh Newman 33 Ricardo Lara 35 Steven Bradform 9 FPPC #1263363 | FEC # C00396556 U.S. House of Representatives District Candidate 38 Linda Sanchez 39 Brett Murdock 45 Ron Varasteh 46 Bao Nguyen 47 Alan Lowenthal 48 Suzanne Savary 49 Doug Applegate State Assembly District Candidate 55 Gregg Fritchle 65 Sharon Quirk-Silva 68 Sean Panahi 69 Tom Daly 72 Lenore Albert-Sheridan 74 Karina Onofre State Senate District Candidate 29 Josh Newman 37 Dr. Ari Grayson 10 FPPC #1263363 | FEC # C00396556 Local Elections Office Candidate Anaheim City Council Dr. Jose Moreno Melissa Fox Irvine City Council Farrah Khan Yorba Linda City Gene Hernandez Council Craig Young 11 FPPC #1263363 | FEC # C00396556 U.S. House of Representatives District Candidate 36 Raul Ruiz 41 Mark Takano 42 Tim Sheridan 50 Patrick Malloy State Assembly District Candidate 42 Greg Rodriguez 56 Eduardo Garcia 60 Sabrina Cervantes 61 Jose Medina 67 Jorge Lopez 71 (No candidate filed.) 75 Andrew Masiel, Sr. State Senate District Candidate 23 (No candidate endorsed.) 31 Richard Roth 12 FPPC #1263363 | FEC # C00396556 U.S. House of Representatives District Candidate 8 Rita Ramirez 27 Judy Chu 31 Pete Aguilar 35 Norma Torres 39 Brett Murdock State Assembly District Candidate 33 Scott Markovich 36 Steve Fox 40 Abigail Medina 41 Chris Holden 42 Greg Rodriguez 47 Eloise Reyes 52 Freddie Rodriguez 55 Gregg Fritchle 13 FPPC #1263363 | FEC # C00396556 State Senate District Candidate 21 Johnathon Ervin 23 (No candidate endorsed.) 25 Anthony Portantino 29 Josh Newman 14 FPPC #1263363 | FEC # C00396556 U.S. House of Representatives District Candidate 49 Douglas Applegate 50 Patrick Malloy 51 Juan Vargas 52 Scott Peters 53 Susan Davis State Assembly District Candidate 75 Andrew Masiel 77 Melinda Vasquez 78 Todd Gloria 79 Shirley Weber 80 Lorena Gonzalez State Senate District Candidate 39 Toni Atkins 15 FPPC #1263363 | FEC # C00396556 U.S. House of Representatives District Candidate 24 Salud Carbajal 25 Steve Knight 26 Julia Brownley State Assembly District Candidate 37 Monique Limon 38 Christy Smith 44 Jacqui Irwin State Senate District Candidate 19 Hannah-Beth Jackson 27 Henry Stern 16 .