How the Voter’s Choice Act Changed Turnout in California

Eric McGhee

The Voter’s Choice Act was designed to ease voting and boost turnout in California. In counties that have adopted the VCA, results have been mixed—despite some gains, turnout has sometimes worsened among Latino voters and in recent midterm elections. Nonetheless, even the negative effects of the VCA may offer insights for improving voting reforms and participation.

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Supported with funding from the Evelyn and Walter Haas, Jr. Fund.

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