Voter Access in California Elections: An Education Series

The Haas, Jr. Fund was proud to recently partner with the Center for Inclusive Democracy at USC to present a six-part legislative briefing series examining elections reform, voter access, voter participation, and equity in California elections. The educational series featured leading experts and focused on underrepresented communities.

The sessions, which were held in-person at the California State Capitol, provided California legislators and their staff an opportunity to learn more about the state’s election systems and its changing electorate. The briefings also served as helpful context for researchers, practitioners, and funders interested in an overview of the challenges and opportunities for making California a more inclusive democracy.

Session Details

Session One — California's New Motor Voter Law: What has been the reform's impact on the make-up of the state's registered electorate? 

Held on April 27, 2023
Watch a recording of this session here.

Session Two — Voter Turnout Gaps and Underrepresentation

Held on June 29, 2023
Watch a recording of this session here.

Session Three — Voting Access of California’s Current and Formerly Incarcerated

Held on September 28, 2023
Watch a recording of this session here.

Session Four — California Redistricting: Opportunities and Remaining Challenges

Held on November 9, 2023
Watch a recording of this session here.

Session Five — Language Access in California's Elections

Held on December 4, 2023 
Watch a recording of this session here.

Session Six — California’s Voter’s Choice Act (VCA) at Five Years

Held on January 25, 2024
Watch a recording of this session here.