
LGBTQ Fresno’s Voter Guide
November 5th general election
Explore candidates’ answers, gain insights, and make informed decisions. Your engagement matters in shaping our community’s future. Every vote counts!
To access detailed information about specific races, simply click on the races listed below.
Voter Registration
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Do you need to register before election day?
If you’re 18 years or older on Election Day and haven’t yet registered to vote, you still have time. You can register by mail or online until Feb. 20. After this deadline, you can still register and vote conditionally at your county election office, a vote center, or your polling place up until the polls close on Election Day. Once your eligibility is confirmed by officials, your vote will be counted.
How to Vote
Every registered voter will be sent a ballot via postal mail. Voters have multiple avenues to cast their votes: they can return their completed ballot by mail using the provided postage paid envelope, vote in person at the county elections office starting one month prior to election day, or visit one of numerous voting centers set up, starting either 4 or 10 days prior to election day. Additionally, they can drop off their sealed, completed ballot at a vote center or one of many ballot drop-off boxes. Interactive maps displaying vote centers and ballot drop-off locations throughout Fresno and Fresno County can be accessed by clicking on this link.
Vice President Kamala Harris
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz
President Donald Trump
Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance
Democrat Adam Schiff
Republican Steve Garvey
Congressional District 5
Republican incumbent Tom McClintock
Democrat Michael J. “Mike” Barkley.
Congressional District 13
Republican incumbent John Duarte
Democrat Adam Gray
Congressional District 20
Republican Vince Fong
Republican Mike Boudreaux
Congressional District 21
Democratic incumbent Jim Costa
Republican Michael Maher
Assembly District 8
Republican George Radanovich
Republican David Tangipa
Assembly District 27
Democratic incumbent Esmeralda Soria
Republican Joanna Garcia Rose
Assembly District 31
Democratic incumbent Joaquin Arambula
Republican Solomon Verduzco
Assembly District 33
Republican Alexandra Macedo
Republican Xavier Avila
Measure A – YES Clovis Unified School District: A $400 million bond requiring a 55% majority vote to pass.
Measure H – YES Fresno Unified School District: A $500 million bond requiring a 55% majority vote to pass.
Measure Q – YES State Center Community College District: A $698 million bond that requires a 55% majority vote to pass.
Measure Y – City of Clovis: YES A measure to impose a new 1% sales tax to cover the cost of public safety and other city services. It requires a simple majority of 50% plus one vote to pass.
Fresno City Council, District 6
Candidates are Nick Richardson and Roger Bonakdar.
District 2
Supervisor Steve Brandau
Fresno City Councilmember Garry Bredefeld
District 3
Supervisor Sal Quintero
Fresno City Councilmember Luis Chavez
Measure Y – City of Clovis: YES A measure to impose a new 1% sales tax to cover the cost of public safety and other city services. It requires a simple majority of 50% plus one vote to pass.
Area 2
Trustee Elizabeth “Rosas” Jonasson (completed LGBTQ Fresno questionnaire)
Joseph Aquino (candidate did not respond to LGBTQ Fresno questionnaire)
Area 5
Trustee Andy Levine
James Martinez
Area 6
Trustee Claudia Cazares
Daniel Bordona
Area 2
Wilma Tom Hashimoto (completed LGBTQ Fresno questionnaire)
Janet Kardashian (candidate did not respond to LGBTQ Fresno questionnaire)
Molly DeFrank (candidate did not respond to LGBTQ Fresno questionnaire)
Area 4
Hugh Awtrey
Gina Vue
Trustee Nasreen Michelle Johnson (completed LGBTQ Fresno questionnaire)
Pablo Villagrana (candidate did not respond to LGBTQ Fresno questionnaire)
Proposition 2 – YES Bonds for public school and community college facilities. Prop. 2 would authorize $10 million in general obligation fonds for repairs, upgrades and construction of facilities at public schools, community colleges an career technical education programs.
Proposition 3 – Yes Constitutional right to marriage. If passed the measure would remove language in California’s state Constitution stating that marriage is only between a man and a woman.
Proposition 4 – YES Climate change bonds. This measure would authorize issuance of $10 million in general obligation bonds for water, wildfire prevention and protection of communities and lands.
Proposition 5 – YES Voter requirements for housing and infrastructure bonds. Prop. 5 is a proposed amendment to the state Constitution which would allow voters to approve local infrastructure and housing bonds for low- and middle-income residents with a 55% majority vote. (See The Bee’s editorial board recommendation on Proposition 5.)
Proposition 6 – YES Abolishing involuntary servitude in jails and prisons. This is a proposed state Constitutional amendment removing rules that allow forced inmate labor in jails and prisons. (See The Bee’s editorial board recommendation on Proposition 6.)
Proposition 32 – YES Raises minimum wage. If approved, Proposition 32 would increase the minimum wage to $18 per hour in 2025 for large employers and in 2026 for small businesses. (See The Bee’s editorial board recommendation on Proposition 32.)
Proposition 33 – YES Rent control for local governments. This measure would repeal the Costa-Hawkins Rental Housing Act of 1995, which now prohibits local ordinances limiting initial residential rental rates for new tenants or rent increases for existint tenants in certain residential properties. (See The Bee’s editorial board recommendation for Proposition 33.)
Proposition 34 – NO Federal prescription drug revenue mandate. If approved, Proposition 34 would require certain health care providers to spend 98% of revenues from federal discount prescription drug programs on direct patient care; it also authorizes statewide negotiation of Medi-Cal drug prices.
Proposition 35 – YES Permanent tax on health plans to fund Medi-Cal. Proposition 35, if approved by voters, would make permanent an existing tax on managed health care insurance plans. (See The Bee’s editorial board recommendation on Proposition 35.)
Proposition 36 – NO Increased punishment for theft and drug offenses. If approved by voters, this measure would allow felony charges for possessing certain drugs and for thefts under $950, if the defendant has two prior drug or theft convictions. (See The Bee’s editorial board recommendation on Proposition 36.)
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This guide was produced from candidates voluntarily completion of a questionnaire provided by LGBTQ Fresno.
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