As California’s Prop. 20 Rejected, Proponent Blames Measure’s Wording

A file photo of San Quentin State Prison in San Quentin, Calif., on June 29, 2020. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images

SANTA CLARA, Calif.—A majority of California voters rejected Proposition 20, a measure that would restrict early parole, recategorize crimes, and require DNA collection for some misdemeanors.

As of Nov. 9, preliminary results showed 62.2 percent were against it, and 37.8 percent for it.