Two ballot questions had national implications in an off - year election . California constitutional amendment that would have defined life as beginning at conception . Lewis led with 53.4 % of the vote with all precincts reporting while Pearce got 45.3 % . California voters reject law that protects public employees ' collective bargaining rights .
Two ballot questions had national implications in an off - year election . California constitutional amendment that would have defined life as beginning at conception . California voters reject law that protects public employees ' collective bargaining rights .