California Popular-Vote Measure To Start Signature Gathering
March 7, 2017
(AP) - Supporters of a California proposition asking if the president should be elected by popular vote have cleared the first hurdle to getting on the 2018 ballot.
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New Bill Would Modernize Outdated Cal-Access Website
March 14, 2016 | Ben Bradford
A bill in the California State Senate would overhaul the late 1990s website used to track political spending.
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California's Election Chief Knows Firsthand Why So Many Don't Vote
January 29, 2016
As the son of Mexican immigrants, Secretary of State Alex Padilla saw why so many Californians don't bother to vote or even register to vote.
Changes Coming To Voter Bill Of Rights
December 14, 2015 | Bob Moffitt
Two non-profit groups say they have some ideas about how to make the California Voter Bill Of Rights easier to read.
Tracking Money in California Politics Might Get Easier
September 2, 2015 | Chris Nichols
California officials are launching a new search engine to better track campaign money for state candidates and ballot measures.
Bill Would Overhaul California Voting System
June 10, 2015 | Katie Orr
California tends to rank near the bottom in voter turnout. But some state officials say a bill announced Wednesday could help improve participation.
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California Voting Will Soon Be Underway
October 6, 2014
Voting for the November elections will soon be underway in California. Vote-by-mail ballots are being sent out.
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Secretary Of State Candidates Focus On Technology, Flexibility
September 11, 2014 | Katie Orr
Both candidates running for California Secretary of State say the state would benefit from better use of technology and more flexible voting practices.
Overseas Ballots Begin Going Out This Week
September 2, 2014 | Katie Orr
The November election may still be two months away, but some California voters could soon be casting ballots.
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Prop 49 May Be Off Ballot
August 11, 2014 | Katie Orr
A court ruling today makes it unclear whether California voters will get to weigh in on the controversial Citizens United decision.
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