Students and faculty gave their opinions on the outcome of California elections. While most thought the results of the election were not too surprising, some were shocked at the outcome. Certain measures that they thought would pass did not; others did.

Cameron Apple, a student at Bakersfield College, said that he was surprised by the results.

“I was actually surprised at how many Democrats actually held onto their seats, also I was surprised that they still control the Senate,” he said. “I was expecting the Republicans to completely wipe over the Democrats.”

Most of the measures Apple voted for passed, including Proposition 20, which was the redistricting of congressional districts and 25, the simple majority vote to pass budget.

The proposition that most people talked about in disappointment was 19, the legalization of marijuana. Students as well as political science professor Steven Homes voted yes on the proposition.

While Holmes does not agree with the outcome, Holmes compared the issue to gay marriage in the past decade. He said that it was expected to not pass and that it will probably be seen again. Holmes predicted, “It’ll probably take two maybe even three times before it could pass.”

Sally Clausen, the administrative assistant to the Student Government Association president, said that for the most part she was pleased with the turnout. She said the initiatives that were passed were great and that she was glad to see Jerry Brown win the race for governor.

Like other voters, she expressed her disappointment that Proposition 19 did not pass. “I really think that we’re ready for this to happen, I just think it’s time.”

Marci Lingo, the reference librarian at BC, stated that she felt the elections were no surprise but was happy with the results, “I was pleased that Carly Fiorina did not win the seat in California.”

Lingo’s reasoning is because she does not agree with her social policies and stand against abortion.

Another positive outcome on the state level, Lingo shared, was the passing of Proposition 26, the two-thirds vote for state and local fees. Lingo said that she feels this will make an enormous difference.