California Forward
Association of county election officials launches website that dives into statewide database of how much an election costs, from staffing polling places to printing ballots.
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With California playing an important role in this year’s presidential cycle, the state’s long-term election funding challenge has come into sharp focus.
read moreSecretaries of State from high turnout states shared how they’ve worked to increase participation and California officials talked about boosting access and addressing barriers to voting.
read moreRising costs and aging voting systems will affect the future of California elections, the topic of a gathering of election officials this week.
read moreAt 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 moreElection reforms and voting tech upgrades make strides toward transforming California’s Election Day into a smarter “election period.”
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.
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