blog post New Era for Initiatives? By Mark Baldassare Nov 12, 2014 The drop-off in state propositions and citizens’ initiatives—which have often captured media attention and voter interest in the past—may mark the beginning of a trend with profound implications for voter engagement and state policymaking.
blog post Environmental Priorities and the Midterm Election By Mark Baldassare Aug 8, 2018 Where do California voters stand on environmental issues and what does that mean for November election?
blog post The Turnout Turnaround By Eric McGhee Dec 16, 2016 Voter turnout in presidential elections has been climbing in all states since about 2000. This is the first time that the upward trend has been stronger in California than elsewhere.
blog post Californians’ Views of Political Outsiders By Mark Baldassare Dec 9, 2015 One early surprise in the 2016 presidential election: the strength of polling support for primary candidates who have never held elected office. What are the political ramifications of this emerging national trend for the 2016 California elections?
blog post Video: A 2020 Election Preview By Mary Severance Oct 13, 2020 Politico’s Carla Marinucci moderates an expert panel of four other leading journalists – Perry Bacon Jr., Priya David Clemens, Tamara Keith, and Jennifer Medina – discussing the upcoming election and the political landscape in California and nationally.
event 2022 Election Preview Oct 6, 2022 With one month to go before a highly consequential election, what does the political landscape look like in California and the nation? A panel of top political journalists will discuss emerging themes and issues, and assess the mood of the voters.
blog post Redistricting and the Changing Demographics of the California Legislature By Eric McGhee, Jennifer Paluch Feb 1, 2023 The November 2022 election has transformed the demographics of California’s state legislature and congressional delegation, adding greater numbers of Latinos and women in particular. Newly redrawn political districts are one of the factors driving this change.
blog post How Has Party Voting Changed in California? By Eric McGhee Mar 26, 2024 As part of an ongoing series celebrating PPIC's 30th anniversary, policy director and senior fellow Eric McGhee looks at shifts in Californians’ voting patterns over the past three decades.
blog post Three Lessons About California’s Election Reforms By Eric McGhee, Daniel Krimm Nov 5, 2014 California got its second taste of two important reforms yesterday: legislative and congressional districts drawn by an independent redistricting commission and a "top-two” primary system. How did they do this time around?
blog post Testimony: Californians and the Recall Process By Mark Baldassare Oct 14, 2021 In testimony for the Little Hoover Commission, PPIC’s Mark Baldassare discusses voters’ attitudes toward the state’s recall process. While Californians strongly support having a recall option, about two-thirds say the process needs to be changed.
