California Forward
Ten years into an era of reform, California’s outlook has been shaped by public desire for change in how government served the people.
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Recent studies document the moderating effects of California’s Top Two primary and independent redistricting reform
read moreDespite shortcomings, the state’s citizen ballot initiative process has brought important reforms to California via direct democracy.
read moreReport: While city councils have increased representation by women, the number of women in the California Legislature is down.
read moreElected officials and election experts weigh in on the Top Two primary at event that took stock of the election reform approved by voters five years ago.
read moreWhat does the addition of the “unknown” voter category by the New Motor Voter Program mean for California political party outreach?
read moreState Senator Steve Glazer, elected over a fellow Democrat via the top-two primary, pointed the way to bipartisan compromise through six new political rules he says will result in a stronger democracy.
read moreThe question of the day in Sacramento was whether California’s open primary reform was reducing partisan gridlock and creating more competitive elections.
read moreCalifornia’s open primary also known as “top-two” to be a featured topic at election reform summit in Sacramento on August 19.
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