CA Special Election: Redistricting, Representation, & Voter Resources

Briefings

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Ethnic Media Journalists on the Midterms: What’s Driving (or Not) Our Communities to the Polls?

Ethnic media journalists share what they’re hearing from communities nationwide about the 2026 midterms, including voter turnout, key issues, frustrations, hopes, and what may shape participation at the polls.
00:59:57

Who Gets the Last Word? Election Disinformation in Immigrant Communities

Election disinformation is spreading through immigrant communities via social media, AI-generated content and trusted networks. Experts examine deepfakes, misleading voting information and ways communities can identify false content.

News Stories

In Affluent San Francisco Suburb, Food Security and Health Care Topped Voters’ Concerns on Election Day

In affluent Fremont, California, hundreds of people each week get food support at the Tri-City Volunteers Food Bank.

‘The Wallet and La Migra’: Ethnic Media on What’s Driving Their Communities To Vote

On the eve of the Nov. 3 midterms, economic anxiety, immigration enforcement and civil rights concerns are shaping voters’ priorities across the country.

Was Live Thursday, October 16, 2025 | 11am PST

Guest Speakers

Event Overview

California is gearing up for an unprecedented special election on Nov. 4. New congressional districts are on the ballot — and the balance of power in Congress.

This election is all about representation. President Trump ignited a mid-decade redistricting battle, demanding new congressional maps in Texas to favor the Republican party ahead of next year’s midterms. Now, California is attempting to counterbalance this move through new maps proposed in the upcoming special election.

Nonpartisan voting rights experts from Common Cause will detail what this special election means for Californians, the key information voters need to know, and how voters can find nonpartisan help making their voices heard at the polls.

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