Seven candidates participated in the Peace and Freedom presidential primary, a non-binding "beauty contest".

Ralph Nader received a plurality of the votes, followed by Gloria La Riva and Cynthia McKinney.

Stewart Alexander was nominated to be Socialist Party candidate Brian Moore's running mate in October 2007, but remained on the Peace and Freedom ballot.

Proposition 91 sought to amend the California Constitution to prohibit motor vehicle fuel sales taxes that are earmarked for transportation purposes from being retained in the state's General Fund.

Proposition 96 sought to expand the Indian Gaming Compact with the Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation.