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1996 California State Senate election
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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| election_name | 1996 California State Senate election |
| country | California |
| type | legislative |
| ongoing | no |
| previous_election | 1994 California State Senate election |
| previous_year | 1994 |
| next_election | 1998 California State Senate election |
| next_year | 1998 |
| seats_for_election | 20 seats from odd-numbered districts in the California State Senate |
| majority_seats | 21 |
| election_date | |
| image1 | File:Bill Lockyer, 1997.jpg |
| image_size | 150x150px |
| leader1 | Bill Lockyer |
| party1 | California Democratic Party |
| leaders_seat1 | 10th–Hayward |
| seats_before1 | 21 |
| seats_after1 | 23 |
| seat_change1 | 2 |
| popular_vote1 | 2,599,659 |
| percentage1 | 49.32% |
| image2 | File:Rob Hurtt, 1997.jpg |
| leader2 | Rob Hurtt |
| party2 | California Republican Party |
| leaders_seat2 | 34th–Garden Grove |
| seats_before2 | 17 |
| seats_after2 | 16 |
| seat_change2 | 1 |
| popular_vote2 | 2,521,858 |
| percentage2 | 47.85% |
| map_image | 1996 California State Senate election.svg |
| map_size | 450px |
| map_caption | Results: |
| title | President pro tempore |
| posttitle | President pro tempore-designate |
| before_election | Bill Lockyer |
| before_party | California Democratic Party |
| after_election | Bill Lockyer |
| after_party | California Democratic Party |
The 1996 California State Senate elections were held on November 5, 1996. Senate seats of odd-numbered districts were up for election. Senate terms are staggered so that half the membership is elected every two years. Senators serve four-year terms and are limited to two terms. Democrats expanded their majority, gaining two seats, one from the Republicans and one from an Independent.
Overview
| California State Senate elections, 1996 | Party | Votes | Percentage | Not up | Incumbents | Open | Before | After | +/– |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 2,599,659 | 49.32% | 14 | 3 | 4 | 21 | 23 | +2 | |
| Republican | 2,521,858 | 47.85% | 5 | 6 | 6 | 17 | 16 | -1 | |
| Libertarian | 62,525 | 1.19% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Natural Law | 50,359 | 0.96% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Reform | 33,913 | 0.64% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Peace and Freedom | 20,601 | 0.39% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Green | 12,089 | 0.23% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Write-ins | 55 | 0.00% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Independent | 0 | 0.00% | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | -1 | |
| Invalid or blank votes | 400,098 | 7.06% | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Totals | 5,670,635 | 100.00% | 20 | 9 | 11 | 40 | 40 | — |
Composition
Results
Final results from the California Secretary of State:
| District 1 • District 3 • District 5 • District 7 • District 9 • District 11 • District 13 • District 15 • District 17 • District 19 • District 21 • District 23 • District 25 • District 27 • District 29 • District 31 • District 33 • District 35 • District 37 • District 39__NOTOC__ |
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District 1
District 3
District 5
District 7
District 9
District 11
District 13
District 15
District 17
District 19
District 21
District 23
District 25
District 27
District 29
District 31
District 33
District 35
District 37
District 39
References
References
- (1996-11-07). "Statement of Vote 1996". [[California Secretary of State]].
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