US Senate Candidates’ Forum: Live with Reps Barbara Lee, Katie Porter, and Adam Schiff

Briefings

01:00:07

Profiling America’s Changing Electorate

As midterms approach, will Black voters turn frustration into turnout and translate their enduring Democratic loyalty into meaningful political power and representation?
01:01:49

Barriers to Voting in the Midterms: Impact on Ethnic Voters

Voting rights advocates examine barriers facing ethnic communities in the 2026 midterms, including redistricting, voter identification, language access, rural voting challenges and concerns about intimidation at polling places.

News Stories

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As Midterms Near, Rights Groups Help Voters Navigate Voting Barriers

As the Nov. 3 midterm elections approach, voting rights groups are mobilizing nationwide to help voters overcome an array of barriers.

Was Live Thu, Feb. 8, 2024

Guest Speakers

  • Rep. Barbara Lee, (D-CA 12th District) – Confirmed
  • Rep. Katie Porter, (D-CA, 47th District) – Confirmed
  • Rep. Adam Schiff, (D-CA, 30th District) – Confirmed
  • Steve Garvey, (Republican) – Invited

Event Overview

The race to fill the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein’s seat in the US Senate is heating up, with 27 candidates jockeying for the post. Who is the candidate with the best vision for our minority-majority state? Ethnic Media Services and California Black Media are pleased to jointly present a candidates’ forum, with three of the major contenders for the seat.

Presented by American Community Media &
California Black Media