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California Common Cause Launches Nonpartisan Voter Protection Program
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Common Cause Calls for Adoption of Fairness Criteria in CA Mid-Decade Redistricting
The organization has established fairness criteria and offers California recommendations to ensure redistricting works for the people, not politicians
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Newsom is Wrong on Redistricting
As Governor Gavin Newsom continues his campaign for mid-decade redistricting in direct contradiction of the California Constitution, Common Cause is urging lawmakers to reject the governor’s plans.
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“Dangerous & Wrong”: Experts Warn Against Mid-Decade Redistricting
Retaliatory map re-drawing threatens fair representation in California
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Darius Kemp Joins Common Cause as California’s Executive Director
A new Common Cause leader will drive the organization’s pro-democracy work in California.
Congressman Obernolte’s Constituents Speak Out Against His Big Tech Giveaway
Common Cause members wrote to Representative Jay Obernolte to oppose his support for a provision of the recently passed Republican budget bill that would strip states of the power to pass state-level laws on artificial intelligence.
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Report: Redistricting Reform Win Powered by Community Engagement
Independent redistricting passed in Los Angeles by 74% through strong grassroots organizing efforts
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Californians Join Together for Our Freedom to Vote, No Matter Our Language
SB 266 would bring translated votable ballots—not just sample ones—to more CA voters, no matter what language they speak.
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Trump’s Voter Suppression Order Unwelcome in California
California Common Cause is encouraging state lawmakers to reassert their right to control California elections in response to President Donald Trump’s executive order, which attempts to override state and federal voting laws.
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California Fair Elections Act Introduced to Allow Local Governments and California to Have Public Financing of Elections
SB 42 would put a measure on the November 2026 ballot to allow voters to decide the matter
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NEW: First-of-its-Kind Campaign Finance Index Updated for CA Cities
The interactive index covers all local campaign finance laws in California through 2024
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Trump Leverages Los Angeles Aid in Exchange for Anti-Voting Laws
Advocates push back against blocking disaster relief for Americans
