Riverside Press-Enterprise endorsements for California ballot propositions for November 2022 election

California voters have several propositions to consider in the November 2022 election. Some initiatives, particularly sports betting, are getting much more notice than others. Still, all are important issues, and SCNG’s Editorial Board has weighed in with their endorsements.

Having trouble deciphering California’s state-wide ballot propositions? Here’s how our editorial board thinks you should vote and why.

Related: Our full list of 2022 election endorsements

Proposition 26 and 27

While the Editorial Board strongly supports the legalization of online sports gaming, both Propositions 26 and 27 are not the ways to make it happen. Here are the specifics on why we’re recommending a “No” vote on both:

• No on Proposition 26

• No on Proposition 27

Proposition 28

Arts and music education should be important priorities for K-12 public schools – and Proposition 28 provides both the funding and transparency regarding how that money will be spent, says the Editorial Board.

• Yes on Proposition 28

Proposition 29

Another election and yet another initiative about staffing levels at dialysis clinics. The California Medical Association and patient groups oppose Proposition 29 – as does the SCNG Editorial Board.

• No on Proposition 29

Proposition 30

Gov. Gavin Newsom and the California Republican Party are both united against Proposition 30 – so it’s clearly a problematic measure, which hides behind some legitimate issues. The Editorial Board joins this chorus of opposition.

• No on Proposition 30

Proposition 31

America’s experience with prohibiting substances isn’t wise or effective, and the Editorial Board recommends a “No” vote on Proposition 31 to overturn an unnecessary 2-year-old law. Other tobacco laws already on the books make sales to minors illegal.

• No on Proposition 31