October 2020
ENGAGE! CID Newsletter
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Welcome to the October Edition of Engage! |
Dear Colleagues, Partners and Friends,
One week until Election Day and millions of Americans have already voted. In this issue of "Engage!" we share with you the latest democracy research concerning the upcoming election and valuable voting resources. You can also register for upcoming webinars that bring together experts and scholars to discuss the 2020 election and beyond. Finally, you'll learn about our New Ballot Count Tool for Los Angeles County which can be used for outreach to voters!
In partnership,
Mindy Romero, Ph.D.
Center of Inclusive Democracy, Director
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New Ballot Count Tool Available for Los Angeles County |
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Developed by CID, in partnership with the California Secretary of State’s Office, the web-based Ballot Counting Tool provides visualized data maps of total votes cast by registered voters in precinct and vote center locations. It gives election officials, voting advocates and the general public up-to-date tabulations of total votes cast in Los Angeles County by mail and in-person leading up to the November 3, 2020 General Election. Counts will be updated twice daily, using VoteCal data provided to CID by the Secretary of State’s office.
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Voting Location Siting Tool Now Available for Ten States; Including Florida, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin! |
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Developed by CID, this mapping tool is designed to provide assistance to county election offices in the placement of voting locations. The Voting Location Siting Tool was initially released in February 2018 for California. Currently, the Siting Tool is available for Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Michigan, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Texas and Wisconsin. The Tool's data maps can serve as a valuable resource for more precise and targeted voter outreach in the final days before the 2020 Election.
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66 Million And Counting: Americans Are Breaking Early Voting Records
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Less than one week until Election Day and voters have cast a record-breaking number of votes. With over 60 millions votes already cast, this puts the 2020 Election on target for possibly unprecedented rates of turnout throughout the nation. |
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New Survey Data on Asian Americans |
Asian Americans Advancing Justice, Asian and Pacific Islander American Vote, and Asian America and Pacific Islander Data have just released the results from 2020 survey. The survey addresses Asian American attitudes on issues from the upcoming election and discrimination in America, to healthcare concerns around COVID-19 and support for affirmative action. |
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New Analysis on Gap Between Democrats and Republicans Voting Preferences |
Mackenzie Lockhart co-authored an analysis with the Center for Inclusive Democracy’s Dr. Mindy Romero, Thad Kousser, Seth J. Hill, and Jennifer Merolla about differences in voter behavior between Democrats and Republicans. |
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New Research on America’s Electorate and Voting by Mail During the COVID-19 Crisis |
Mackenzie Lockhart, Seth J. Hill, Jennifer Merolla, Dr. Mindy Romero, and Thad Kousser collaborated on new research that examines America's electorate and their increasingly polarized views about voting by mail during the COVID-19 pandemic. |
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Voter Messaging in the Time of COVID 19: Survey Report |
The Center for Inclusive Democracy at the USC Price School of Public Policy and Future of California Elections have partnered on a new research survey report: "Voter Messaging in the Time of COVID-19." The survey examines the opinions of eligible voters in California. It also examines the likelihood of their electoral participation during the COVID-19 pandemic. Click below for the report and summary. |
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How Greater Access to Vote-by-Mail Influences California Voter Turnout |
Authored by Eric McGhee, Jennifer Paluch, and Dr. Mindy Romero, this report analyzes voter behavior under universal vote-by-mail in 15 California counties. It address the effect on voter turnout, and highlights groups who have previously struggled and may need more assistance and outreach. |
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November 5th
A Post-Mortem of the 2020 Election
This event features numerous experts and insiders who will discuss the results of the election and provide a look-ahead at what it means for 2021 and beyond.
Keynote Speaker:
Ace Smith, SCRB Strategies
Participants:
Gale Kaufman, Kaufman Campaigns
Rob Stutzman, Stutzman Public Affairs
Shakari Byerly, EVITARUS
Mark DiCamillo, Berkeley IGS Pol
Paul Mitchell, Political Data Inc.
Ben Tulchin, Tulchin Research
Mindy Romero, Center for Inclusive Democracy
...and more, TBA.
Time: 9 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
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October 29th
VICA’s Virtual Business Forecast Conference - Election Panel
This conference brings together nationally recognized experts to discuss a variety of topics. The panelists listed below will speak on the "Upcoming Election" panel.
Panelists:
Matt Klink, President, Klink Campaigns
Sherry Jeffe, Political analyst, KNBC; Professor (retired), USC Price School of Public Policy
Dr. Mindy Romero, Research Assistant Professor, USC Price School of Public Policy
Tom Ross, Partner, Meridian Pacific
Ken Miller, Associate Professor, Claremont McKenna College
Moderator: Lisa Gritzner, CEO, LG Strategies
Time: 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
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October 27th - November 4th
2020 U.S. Election Program
The International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) is virtually hosting the 2020 U.S. Election Program (USEP). The event will bring together election and democracy experts offering a unique window into the election while engaging with participants.
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October 22nd
How Election Reforms, Participation Trends, and COVID-19 Will Shape California’s 2020 Election
This webinar was headlined by California Assemblymember Marc Berman and California Senator Tom Umberg. The event also brought together policymakers and scholars to discuss new research published in the California Journal of Public Policy with regard to the upcoming election.
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October 6th
Diversity Among California Elected Officials
This virtual event examined what motivates diverse candidates to run for office, what obstacles they might face and how they engage with voters to stand out. This event streamed on the Sacramento Bee's website.
Panelists:
Dr. Mindy Romero, Director, Center for Inclusive Democracy, USC Sol Price School of Public Policy
Moderator: Kim Bojórquez, Reporter, Sacramento Bee
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October 5th
University Forum: Elections: What Are They Good For? Democracy, Dilemmas & Decisions
This virtual event examined how demographic changes, specifically within the Latino population, have shifted politically in California. The event also discussed research models of integrated voter engagement linking voting and community work.
Panelists:
Veronica Terriquez, UC Santa Cruz Professor
Randy Villegas, UC Santa Cruz PhD student
Martin Higuera, Activist
Moderator: Chris Benner, Director of the Institute for Social Transformation and Professor of Environmental Studies and Sociology
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The Ultimate Survival Guide to Election Night and Beyond |
This guide will walk you through what we do know about how the election is going to proceed; what to watch out for as Election Day approaches; and what to look for on election night. |
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DRC Voting and Self Advocacy Resources Available |
Disability Rights California (DRC) has compiled helpful materials for citizens with disabilities and their caretakers to better understand their rights with regard to the upcoming November election. |
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League of Women Voters Offer Voter Education - Vote411 |
League of Women Voters created a non-partisan, one-stop-shop to access election related information. Some of the topics covered are voter registration and candidates running for office. |
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2020 California Ballot Proposition Guide |
The Greenlining Institute produced an endorsement guide for Californians. This guide focuses on racial justice and ensuring race is never a barrier to economic opportunity. |
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Dr. Mindy Romero talks about the challenges of voting by mail.
Dr. Mindy Romero discusses ballot rejection rates amongst young voters in California.
Dr. Mindy Romero quoted regarding the upcoming November general election.
Dr. Mindy Romero addresses vote-by-mail and its effects on Latino and Asian American voters.
Dr. Mindy Romero delves into COVID-19's effects on vote-by-mail.
Ologies Podcast
Dr. Mindy Romero has a conversation with Alie Ward about voter suppression.
Dr. Mindy Romero discusses how candidates can better reach Latino voters and outlines their top concern.
Dr. Mindy Romero talks about the effects of President Trump's behavior as a COVID-19 patient on undecided voters.
Dr. Mindy Romero addresses differences how Democrats and Republicans plan to cast their ballots.
Dr. Mindy Romero delves into reasons for ballot rejection, especially amongst youth voters.
Dr. Mindy Romero talks about Latino engagement in the general election.
Dr. Mindy Romero quoted about messaging to Asian Americans.
Dr. Mindy Romero spoke about attitudes amongst youth voters.
Dr. Mindy Romero discusses early voting and voter attitudes as the general election approaches.
Dr. Mindy Romero quoted about early voting rates in California.
Data from the Center for Inclusive Democracy was used with reference to diversity within the electorate now vs. 20 years ago.
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Share Your Democracy Research with the CID |
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Please send your short write-up to Veronica Perry at vmperry@usc.edu for consideration. Please note that the CID is now housed at the USC Price School of Public Policy in Sacramento. Thanks for reading and staying engaged! |
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Center for Inclusive Democracy |
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The Center for Inclusive Democracy (CID), formerly known as the California Civic Engagement Project (CCEP), is part of the USC Sol Price School of Public Policy and is based in Sacramento. CID conducts a range of national and multi-state research initiatives exploring voting behavior, civic engagement, electoral and economic research, the intersection of social justice and democracy, and more. Its research informs and empowers a wide range of policy and organizing efforts aimed at eliminating disparities in social and economic well-being. Now a cornerstone project nested within CID’s larger umbrella, the CCEP continues to produce groundbreaking resources and research for California.
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