Democracy Wire

Voters were forthright on one democracy issue this election season. Ordinary people, not politicians, should draw the voting boundaries that determine the fate of elections. Here's our analysis on what went right and what went wrong with gerrymandering in the 2018 midterms and what's in store for the next redistricting cycle.

This past Saturday, Sacramento County opened the doors to its first Vote Center for the June 5, 2018 election.

California Common Cause partners with the ArtCenter College of Design to design creative approaches to the civic engagement challenges we face.

California Common Cause urges you to vote YES on Prop 71, which will appear on the June 5, 2018 ballot.

In boosting local voter turnout, SB 415 is an important step in strengthening our democratic system.

Sacramento City Council unanimously approves comprehensive ethics reform package, which includes the creation of an independent ethics commission, an ethics code, and an independent redistricting commission.