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CalMatters is bringing its 2026 Voter Guide to life at more than 35 free, in-person events across California ahead of the Nov. 3 election. Here's the full schedule — and how to host your own.

The contest recognizes innovative digital storytelling amongst major media outlets, international and independent news websites, and individuals telling stories online.

In 14 sessions, 33 speakers shared their ideas and vision for the future of California. Watch our 10 mainstage sessions.

CalMatters staff won in impact in journalism, courage in journalism, public health reporting, criminal justice reporting and education reporting.

CalMatters partnerships director Dan Hu drove 3,000 miles, teamed up with 30 local partners and hosted more than 600 people at VotingMatters events, presenting nonpartisan election information and fostering community discussions.

The Best of the West contest recognizes work in 14 states. The contest was founded in 1987 to reward journalistic excellence and promote freedom of information.

Our 2026 primary election event details are available, and we also have a DIY kit to host your own event.

The investigation was honored with the Frank A. Blethen Award for Local Accountability Reporting in the Poynter Journalism Prizes, and as a finalist for excellence in local and regional investigative reporting in the Scripps Howard Journalism Awards.

The award fuels expanding Digital Democracy to give people more power over state government across the nation.

The award recognizes the best U.S. professional reporting on state government accountability, across all media types.