How Not to Freak Out: A User’s Guide to California’s Election Night Results
Buckle in for a long count, remember that margins and geography matter, look for these clues — and prepare to wait days on close races....
03
Nov
07
Oct
Importance of Local Elections Motivates Young Voters to Become Politically Active
Young voters in Richmond are excited for local elections because of the potential change their votes can make in their community....
17
Sep
Register to Vote in Richmond Without Leaving Your Car
The Richmond Public Library and local teens are hosting an event Sept. 22 to register citizens to vote as part of National Voter Registration Day....
16
Sep
Secretary of State: Many Ways to Vote Before Nov. 3
California Secretary of State reminds voters that Election Day is "the last day to vote" and that they have options when it comes to casting their ballots....
26
Aug
Election Experts, Activists Urge People to Vote Early
With postal service slowed and fewer poll workers available due to COVID-19, experts urge Americans to vote before Election Day whether in person or by mail....
10
Aug
Ballot Measure Considers Parolees Right to Vote
Prop 17 will ask Californians in November whether the state constitution should be amended to allow anyone who is out on parole and otherwise eligible to vote....
04
Mar
Black Vote Helps Push Biden to Frontrunner Spot, Beating Bernie and Bloomberg
After a tough battle with Sen. Bernie Sanders (D-VT), former Vice President Joseph Biden sealed the frontrunner position in the race for the Democratic Party U.S. presidential nominee on Super...
15
Jul
California’s 2020 Redistricting Commission Is Accepting Applications: Only 253 African Americans Have Applied
By Tanu Henry | California Black Media Every 10 years, Californians have the opportunity to participate in a major political project as part of a special 14-member, state-appointed commission. The citizens of...
25
Nov
Midterms Spotlight Rising Latino Power
The full tally of the Latino vote on the mid-term election is not in yet, but the available information makes one thing clear: Latino power is rising....
24
Nov
Trump Effect — Mid-Terms a Turning Point For Asian American Voters
The 2018 mid-terms marked the pivotal moment when Asian Americans made a difference — as voters, candidates and historic winners....
24
Nov
Mississippi Senate Race May Be Defining Moment for Black Voters
Mississippi Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith’s remark to a colleague that “If he invited me to a public hanging, I’d be on the front row” put the Magnolia State at center stage...
08
Oct
02
Sep
Check with Voter Registrar — Are You Still on the Rolls?
Voters would do well to check at least a month ahead of time with their local board of elections to see if they’re still registered to vote. This is especially...
02
Apr
‘Richmond Vota!’ Implores, Empowers Youth to Vote
Citizens Power Network held an event on March 24 to give Richmond residents — high school students in particular — a more in-depth look into local politics....
20
Oct
Young Voters – What’s on Our Minds
Many young people are getting ready to vote for the first time on November 8. But are the presidential candidates, state and local officials really addressing the issues we care...
