California Forward
At upcoming gathering, election officials will tackle state’s low voter participation and fundamentals like adequately paying for elections.
read moreCounties face many challenges including inadequate funding while efforts to boost turnout could increase costs
read moreThe Future of California Elections’ 2016 conference in Los Angeles will be held on February 25-26. Doug Chapin will moderate a panel featuring Oregon Secretary of State Jeanne Atkins, Colorado Secretary of State Wayne Williams, and California Secretary of State Alex Padilla.
read moreNow that California’s motor voter registration law was approved, CA Fwd asks the Secretary of State how to actually get more voters to vote.
read moreElection reforms and voting tech upgrades make strides toward transforming California’s Election Day into a smarter “election period.”
read moreState committee will explore boosting civic engagement which is more than just voting.
read moreThere are many theories on California’s low voter turnout but no single magic fix. Luckily there are groups tackling the multiple causes to the increasing problem.
read moreGovernor signs bill to automatically register eligible Californians who visit the DMV but more election reform work is needed to ensure there’s a turnout turnaround.
read moreReport: While city councils have increased representation by women, the number of women in the California Legislature is down.
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