Stay updated on our local fight for democracy! In our July edition of Democrats United, we break down the threat of the “SAVE” Act, share action steps to protect your voting rights, and introduce California Assembly District 1 candidate Dianna James. Plus, get the details on our upcoming Plumas County Fair booth and Friday rallies!
So why did Governor Newson propose passing Proposition 50, the Election Rigging Response Act? It was a response to Texas! trump asked Texas Governor Abbott to elect him 5 more Republican legislators to the House of Representatives. Abbott enthusiastically responded by gerrymandering 5 Texas Democrats out of their seats. Essentially, trump asked Abbott to rig
Donald Trump and Texas Republicans are making an unprecedented power grab to steal congressional seats and rig the 2026 election before voting even begins. Other Republican states are following suit. To counter this new wave of Republican gerrymandering across the country, Governor Newsom has proposed a redistricting ballot measure for California, the “Election Rigging Response Act”. This is our chance to lead the nation in defending Democracy.
On October 10th, 2015, Governor Jerry Brown signed a bill making voter registration automatic for all California citizens obtaining or renewing a driver’s license. Championed by Secretary of State Alex Padilla, this legislation makes California the second state to enact such a measure. The move was met with opposition from Republicans, who are seen as wanting to restrict voter registration.
