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Unlocking Fair Maps: The Keys to Independent Redistricting

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Unlocking Fair Maps: The Keys to Independent Redistricting

This report delves into the considerations advocates and policymakers face when proposing an independent redistricting commission, and it describes and assesses the common elements of contemporary commissions. Every IRC should be set up to best serve the needs of your state or locality because there is no one-size-fits-all model for an independent commission.
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    The California Dream

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    The California Dream

    A 2023 Report: Using Public Financing of Elections to Build an Inclusive and Multi-Racial Democracy Powered by Small Donors

    How California Expanded Voter Access During a Pandemic

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    How California Expanded Voter Access During a Pandemic

    The report, “Golden State Democracy: How California Expanded Voter Access During a Pandemic” shares the story of how California prepared for the 2020 general election in the midst of the pandemic. The report also shares the top election issues that took place in the last cycle. California Common Cause had over 500 volunteer poll monitors observe the voting process at over 1,200 locations in the general election in 5 Southern California counties. “Golden State Democracy” shares key observations from our poll monitors, including areas of...

    Consolidation of Elections

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    Consolidation of Elections

    In 2015, California Common Cause was a lead supporter of the California Voter Participation Rights Act (SB 415, Hueso). This report finds that voter turnout in municipal elections tripled, on average, in cities across California that consolidated their elections from off-cycle dates to on-cycle dates.

    We Draw the Lines

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    We Draw the Lines

    This guide gives a comprehensive overview of redistricting rules and steps on how to get involved in the redistricting process. Download the report or view it below.

    Roadmap for Local Redistricting in California

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    Roadmap for Local Redistricting in California

    This guide gives an overview to new legal requirements and best practices for local redistricting in California. Download the Roadmap or view it below.