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Measure H passed with 67.7% in Butte County; consultant outlines turnout and demographics
Summary
Consultant Joy reported that Measure H received 60,984 yes votes (67.7%), outperformed pre-ballot polling, and saw lower-than-typical ballot drop-off. Supervisors asked for more granular district results and public comment requested clarity on future spending priorities.
An independent campaign and county polling helped Measure H secure 67.7% approval and 60,984 yes votes in Butte County, consultant Joy told the Board of Supervisors during an informational presentation on April 1.
Joy, who presented countywide tabulations and turnout analysis, said the measure outperformed the pre-ballot polling and carried across every city and the unincorporated county with more than 60% support in every area. She reported a notably low ballot “drop off” for Measure H — 4.9% — compared with typical downward trends she has observed in other jurisdictions.
The consultant also reviewed turnout by party and age. Countywide, Republican and nonpartisan voters provided substantial shares of ballots, and ballots from voters older than 55 made up roughly half of Measure H participants, Joy said. She concluded outreach, consistent messaging and a bipartisan independent campaign were major contributors to the outcome.
Supervisors asked for additional cross‑tabulations, including results by supervisorial district and comparisons to other down‑ballot contests. Local resident John Stonebraker, during public comment, thanked the campaign but asked for continued transparency and said voters should help set priorities for how Measure H funds are spent.
Joy said she could provide further breakdowns and that the campaign and polling aligned with the final vote.
(Reporting note: the presentation was informational; no board action was required.)
