California Forward
Many Californians and election officials already looking ahead to the state’s next redrawing of election districts, scheduled for 2021.
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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 moreDespite shortcomings, the state’s citizen ballot initiative process has brought important reforms to California via direct democracy.
read moreCA Fwd talks to election leaders from states with high voter turnout rates, Colorado and Oregon.
read moreDuring the week encouraging open government, CA Fwd reviews this year’s work to catalyze increased transparency and trust in government.
read moreBill would authorize the replacement of the antiquated technology behind California’s campaign finance reporting and disclosure system.
read moreMeaningful democratic participation depends on adequate resources provided to counties for running of elections.
read moreDespite the many ways we transact business online, elections leaders say there are still significant hurdles to get over before voting online becomes reality.
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