1. One weekly email, all the Golden State news
  2. One email, all the Golden State news
  1. Get the news that matters to all Californians. Start every week informed.
  2. Get the news that matters to all Californians. Start every week informed.
By signing up, you agree to the terms.
This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

  1. California, explained
  2. California, explained
  1. We’re a big state with big challenges. Each morning we explain the top issues and how Californians are trying to solve them.
  2. We’re a big state with big challenges. Each morning we explain the top issues.
By signing up, you agree to the terms.
This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

Nonprofit, nonpartisan state news.
  • About Us
  • Newsletters
  • Donate
About Newsletters Search
  • Politics
  • Justice
  • Environment
  • Economy
  • Health
  • Housing
  • Education
  • Inequality
  • Legislator Tracker
  • Commentary
  • Daily Newsletter
  • Explainers
  • Series
  • Data & Trackers
  • Programs
    • CalMatters for Learning
    • Youth Journalism
    • College Journalism Network
    • California Divide
  • Events
  • Donate
  • Newsletters
  • CalMatters en Español
  • About Us
    • Impact
    • News and Awards
    • Funding
    • Policies
    • Sponsorship
    • Our Team
    • Jobs
  • Inside the Newsroom
CalMatters is your nonprofit and nonpartisan newsroom dedicated to explaining how state government impacts our lives.
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Twitter
  • LinkedIn
  • YouTube

Tag: votebeat

Despite widespread and continuing national concerns about election integrity, it’s clear that county registrars of voters in California — the heroes of the 2020 election — made sure every vote was counted. Photos by Lew Griswold; courtesy of Jeannette Logue; Ron Holman, Visalia Times Delta
Posted inElections, Politics

Covering elections showed me California votes were secure

Avatar photo by Lewis Griswold January 15, 2021May 24, 2023

Despite continuing national concerns about election integrity, it’s clear that California’s county registrars of voters — the heroes of the 2020 election — made sure every vote was counted.

Posted inElections, Politics

California tackled bad jokes, cybersquatting to protect election

by Freddy Brewster and Katie Licari January 15, 2021January 15, 2021
Voters cast early ballots, Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020, at the vote center inside the Martin Luther King Jr. Library in San Jose, Calif. Photo by Karl Mondon, Bay Area News Group
Posted inElections, Politics

Trump’s rhetoric behind California’s big gains in Latino voter registration

Avatar photo by Lewis Griswold January 12, 2021January 13, 2021
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy speaks in the House Chamber after they reconvened for arguments over the objection of certifying Arizona’s Electoral College votes in November’s election, at the Capitol in Washington, Jan. 6, 2021. Photo by Amanda Voisard/The Washington Post via AP, Pool
Posted inElections, Politics

Amid DC violence, these California Republicans voted to reject Biden’s election

Avatar photo by Lewis Griswold January 7, 2021January 11, 2021
Helen Jones speaks about her son’s death to about 50 people at Mercado La Paloma’s hall in downtown Los Angeles. Photo courtesy of Helen Jones
Posted inElections, Politics

This activist says voting is just one tool to improve Black lives

Avatar photo by Michael Lozano January 5, 2021January 5, 2021
Posted inElections, Politics

State worked with social companies to remove election misinformation

by Freddy Brewster December 29, 2020December 30, 2020
Voters exit Avenal High School in Kings County on November 3, 2020. Photo by Clara Mokri for CalMatters
Posted inElections, Politics

California’s election reform ignores obstacles for diverse voters

Avatar photo by Michael Lozano December 28, 2020December 29, 2020
Poll workers and members of the public can be seen near the entrance to the polling site at the Mario Esquer Building in Calexico on Nov. 3, 2020. Photo by CORISSA IBARRA, Calexico Chronicle (CM use only)
Posted inElections, Politics

Low turnout doesn’t always mean disengaged voters. Here’s why

Avatar photo by Lewis Griswold December 23, 2020December 23, 2020
Poll workers use tongs to collect ballots and hand out stickers at a curbside voting location at Alameda County courthouse on Nov. 3, 2020. Photo by Anne Wernikoff for CalMatters
Posted inElections, Politics

Which California county voted the most? The least? Let’s compare

Avatar photo by Michael Lozano December 21, 2020December 22, 2020
A steady flow of Sonoma County voters went to the polling place at Petaluma’s Community Center in Lucchesi Park to cast their votes on Nov. 3, 2020. Photo by Crissy Pascual, Argus-Courier staff
Posted inElections, Politics

Hills above Santa Rosa harbor peacocks, foxes — and some of California’s most engaged voters

Avatar photo by Lewis Griswold December 16, 2020December 17, 2020

Posts navigation

1 2 3 … 7 Older posts
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Twitter
  • LinkedIn
  • YouTube

About

  • Overview
  • Impact
  • Funding
  • News and Awards
  • Policies
  • Programs
  • Sponsorships
  • Our Team
  • Jobs
  • Contact Us

Topics

  • Politics
  • Justice
  • Economy
  • Education
  • Environment
  • Housing
  • Health
  • Commentary
  • Inequality

More

  • Donate
  • Newsletters
  • CalMatters en Español
  • Inside the Newsroom

General Inquiries

info@calmatters.org

Membership Inquiries

membership@calmatters.org

  1. Protect your nonprofit state news.
  1. Become a CalMatters member with a tax-deductible donation today to stay informed, bolster our journalism and expand how many people we reach across California.
Donate
  • Terms & Conditions
  • Privacy Policy
  • Sitemap
© 2023 CalMatters. Proudly powered by Newspack by Automattic Privacy Policy