State GovernmentIn Search Of Electoral Relevance, California Considers Earlier PrimarySeptember 14, 2017 | Ben BradfordA measure in the California Legislature would move the state's presidential primary from June to March. It’s an effort to increase California’s relevance in primary season, but it could set off an arms race among states over which will vote earliest. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentSome Calif. Counties Racing To Adopt "All Vote-By-Mail" ProcessAugust 30, 2017 | Ben BradfordSacramento and four other California counties are preparing for an overhaul of how they conduct elections, before voters head to the polls next year. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezHow Changing Demographics Could Affect The 2018 Midterm ElectionsAugust 24, 2017Mindy Romero with the California Civic Engagement Project discusses new voter data. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Motor Voter Act Could Diversify And Expand ElectorateJune 16, 2016 | Amy QuintonA new study shows that California’s new Motor Voter Act could significantly increase voter rolls. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Social Media Compilation Of Trump Protests At #CAGOPConventionApril 29, 2016Presidential candidate Donald Trump brought out protesters at the California GOP convention Friday. We've collected social media reaction and coverage of what happened in Burlingame.
State GovernmentWhy Millions of Californians May Not See Any Presidential Candidates On Their Mail BallotsApril 25, 2016 | Amy QuintonCalifornians registered as “no party preference” who vote by mail won’t see the Democratic Presidential candidates on primary ballots – despite being allowed to vote in the contest. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezCapitol ChatMarch 18, 2016We discuss local elections, new High Speed Rail plans and the tobacco industry in this week's week's Capitol Chat with State Government Reporter Ben Bradford. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Pushes Back Against Outside SpendingDecember 2, 2015 | Ben BradfordCalifornia is one of just a few states looking to curb the influence of outside spending in elections. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State Government"Dark Money" Still Found In California ElectionsNovember 30, 2015 | Ben BradfordThe head of the Federal Elections Commission says, two years after a record California fine, little has changed nationally to stop the flow of “dark money” into campaigns. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentBill Would Overhaul California Voting SystemJune 10, 2015 | Katie OrrCalifornia tends to rank near the bottom in voter turnout. But some state officials say a bill announced Wednesday could help improve participation. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
