PLEDGE TO ACTTHE DEMOCRACY MOVEMENT IN California
MAKE AN IMPACT FOR DEMOCRACY
Democracy starts with each of us—and together, we can make a major impact when we speak up for what’s right. We know the ultimate power in a democracy is the people. We are powerful, fearless, ordinary Americans working together to build a democracy that works for us all.
Take action! Join in the democracy work of the organizations below:
- ACCE Institute
- ACLU of California
- California Local Redistricting Project
- California Clean Money Campaign
- California Labor Federation
- California Public Interest Research Group
- California Voter Foundation
- Common Cause California
- Disability Rights California
- Future of California Elections
- League of Women Voters of California
- Money Out Voters in
- NAACP California
- Power California
- Working Partnerships
LEARN MORE ABOUT NEW VOTING AND ELECTION BILLS IN CALIFORNIA
An online database created by the Brennan Center has all the most recent information on restrictive and expansive voting bills that are being proposed or have passed in your state. Make sure to stay up-to-date!
VISIT A ‘ONE-STOP-SHOP’ FOR ELECTION INFO: VOTE411.ORG FOR CALIFORNIA
VOTE411 is a “one-stop-shop” for election information created by League of Women Voters. Get your Personalized Voting Information to find your polling place, see what’s on your ballot, check your voter registration, learn ID requirements, and much more!
VOLUNTEER AT THE POLLS IN CALIFORNIA
An online portal developed by the Fair Elections Center to share state by state information on poll worker requirements and applications for each state.
LEARN WHERE THE POLITICAL MONEY COMES FROM IN CALIFORNIA
A searchable database by Open Secrets with profiles showing you who’s making the big political contributions in your state, as well as where the money’s coming from.
LEARN HOW DEMOCRACY REFORMS BECOME LAW IN CALIFORNIA
Twenty-six states, including California & DC allow citizen-led ballot initiatives and have a process for citizens to get measures on the ballot to be voted on to become law. This means that a group of citizens may place a measure on the ballot through gathering signatures, and, in some states, getting legislative approval once the set number of signatures is reached. LEARN MORE!
California DEMOCRACY REFORM AT THE NATIONAL LEVEL IS POSSIBLE TOO!
Learn more about the Freedom to Vote Act.
Urgent Action
TAKE ACTION WITH THE CALIFORNIA DEMOCRATIC PARTY! CHECK OUT THESE WAYS TO GET INVOLVED.
Volunteer at the California Democratic Party State Convention, join the DCCC for an upcoming canvass, phone bank to register voters, and more!
GUARD YOUR OWN VOTE!
The right to vote and have our voices heard is fundamental to our democracy. Our democracy is stronger when every eligible American participates, confident that when they cast a vote that it will be counted as cast. Make sure you are registered to vote and know where your polling place is located!
Success Stories
Redistricting Makes California a Top House Battlefield for 2022
As legislators across the country draw House maps to protect incumbents, a nonpartisan commission of California citizens is drafting one that will scramble political fortunes for both parties.
Congress Should Learn From the Golden State
Every registered voter in California received a mail-in ballot in September’s recall election as they had the previous November, no application or reason required. Despite mailing over 22 million ballots, there were no major errors regarding where, or to whom, the ballots were sent. Due to its success, California will now permanently mail voters ballots ahead of every election.