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Proposition 54

California Statewide • 2003 •  Initiative 

Failed

Result: 36.1% yes, 63.9% no

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This ballot measure would have amended the California Constitution to prohibit the state from classifying people by race, ethnicity, color, or national origin in public employment, education, and contracting. The measure would have effectively ended affirmative action programs in these areas by banning the consideration of these demographic characteristics.

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