Position Paper
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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Report
Fair Maps in the State of California
A detailed look at the successes and challenges of the 2020 California Citizens Redistricting Commission.
Report
The California Dream
A 2023 Report: Using Public Financing of Elections to Build an Inclusive and Multi-Racial Democracy Powered by Small Donors
Report
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.
Letter
Letter in Support of Creation of Independent Redistricting Commission for the City of Los Angeles, CA
Report
How California Expanded Voter Access During a Pandemic
The report, “Golden State Democracy: How California Expanded Voter Access During a Pandemic” shares the story of how California prepared for the 2020 general election in the midst of the pandemic. The report also shares the top election issues that took place in the last cycle. California Common Cause had over 500 volunteer poll monitors observe the voting process at over 1,200 locations in the general election in 5 Southern California counties. “Golden State Democracy” shares key observations from our poll monitors, including areas of...
Guide
Student Organizing Series
Report
Consolidation of Elections
In 2015, California Common Cause was a lead supporter of the California Voter Participation Rights Act (SB 415, Hueso). This report finds that voter turnout in municipal elections tripled, on average, in cities across California that consolidated their elections from off-cycle dates to on-cycle dates.
Report
We Draw the Lines
This guide gives a comprehensive overview of redistricting rules and steps on how to get involved in the redistricting process. Download the report or view it below.
Guide
Roadmap for Local Redistricting in California
This guide gives an overview to new legal requirements and best practices for local redistricting in California. Download the Roadmap or view it below.
Guide
California City & County Redistricting: New Timing Requirements & Deadlines
Guide
Local Redistricting 2021
Report
LA City Voter Turnout Analysis
Getting to 100: How Moving Elections to Even Years Increased Voter Participation in Local Elections October 2020
