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Policy Statement on Mid-Decade Redistricting Response
Common Cause reaffirms its unwavering commitment to fair representation, fair maps, and people-centered democratic processes in every state.
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People-Centered Representation: Findings from the Angelenos for Fair Maps Campaign
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Democracy in Action: Poll Observer Findings and Recommendations from California’s 2024 General Election
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California Municipal Campaign Finance Index
The Municipal Campaign Finance Index (MCFI) is an organized accounting of campaign finance laws in all California cities. The Index and its accompanying report supply comprehensive data and context for California’s municipal campaign finance landscape.
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Democracy in Action: Poll Observer Findings from California’s March 2024 Elections
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California Community Redistricting Report Card
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Remote Public Participation at City Council Meetings Is Feasible, Strengthens Local Democracy
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Breaking Barriers to the Ballot Box: Expanding Language Access for California Voters
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For The People: A Roadmap for Community-Centered Independent Redistricting in Los Angeles
This report provides a roadmap for community-centered independent redistricting in Los Angeles. California Common Cause carefully analyzed and reviewed the report produced by the Los Angeles City Council's Legislative Analyst's Office and prepared recommendations that seek to ensure that a fully independent redistricting commission is adopted in LA.
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Fair Maps in the State of California
A detailed look at the successes and challenges of the 2020 California Citizens Redistricting Commission.
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The California Dream
A 2023 Report: Using Public Financing of Elections to Build an Inclusive and Multi-Racial Democracy Powered by Small Donors
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The Promise of Fair Maps
With the 2020 local redistricting cycle concluded, this report takes a step back to evaluate the effectiveness of the FAIR MAPS Act and related independent redistricting commission reforms at encouraging meaningful public participation and promoting the adoption of maps that better reflect and empower a jurisdiction’s diverse communities.
