In partnership with the Evelyn and Walter Haas, Jr. Fund, the Center for Inclusive Democracy continues its series of legislative briefings at the State Capitol focused on California’s changing electorate.

The series explores issues of voter access and equity in the state, California’s changing demographics and its impact on elections and redistricting, as well as other developments impacting voter turnout and engagement.

“Sacramento is where policy is made every day, including policies critical to our democratic systems of government,” said CID Director Mindy Romero. “By bringing the experts and emerging election and voting research right to the doorstep of the Capitol, we hope that we can help inform future policy discussions and decisions on these topics.”

A recording of the first briefing in the series is available online now:

Topics and dates for the upcoming briefings are below, with registration available for one or all six on the CID Events Page:

The Sacramento Bee covered CID’s latest study on the ‘Motor Voter’ program that found the DMV to be the most-used method for registering voters in the state. However, the study also found that the DMV program didn’t translate to increased voter turnout. “The program does not eliminate the need for sustained and effective voter outreach and engagement efforts, especially for groups historically underrepresented at the ballot box,” said CID’s Mindy Romero.

Loyola Marymount Law Professor Justin Levitt also comments on CID’s latest report analyzing the opt-in DMV method of voter registration in California.