California Voters Reject Ballot Measure That Would Have Banned Forced Prison Labor in Any Form

As of Monday, about 53 percent of Californians had rejected Proposition 6.

Inmates at the Mule Creek State Prison interact in a gymnasium that was modified to house prisoners, in Ione, Calif., on Aug. 28, 2007. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images

California voters rejected a proposition that would amend the state constitution to bar forced prison labor in any form.

The Associated Press projects that voters in the Golden State have rejected Proposition 6, with about 72 percent of votes counted following last week’s General Election. As of Monday, the ballot measure was rejected by 53 percent of voters.