Millions of Californians who renew their driver’s license or state identification by mail will be able to use the renewal form to register to vote or update their voter registration starting in April of 2018.

California Common Cause today published its inaugural Municipal Democracy Index. The index is a survey of the governance, election, and campaign finance practices of all 482 cities in California.

Bay area voters approved two measures to improve local government and make elected elected officials more accountable to everyday citizens.

California Common Cause applauds voter approval of democracy reform ballot measures statewide – 59 and 54 - and local measures

California Common Cause announceds its efforts to ensure voters’ rights are protected on Election Day

Today, Governor Jerry Brown signed legislation to give citizens a greater voice in California’s democracy. Senate Bill 1107, by Sen. Ben Allen, D-Santa Monica, gives local governments and the state the choice to enact citizen-funded election programs. California Common Cause sponsored the bill with the California Clean Money Campaign.