#election-reform

#election-reform

Starting next year, offering money or prizes for voting or registering to vote will be criminalized in California. Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday, Oct. 2, said he signed two election reform bills into law, including one that criminalizes lotteries for voter registration or participation. From Sen. Tom Umberg, D-Santa Ana, the idea is to ensure wealthy people or special interests cannot influence voter participation.

"Key election infrastructure, such as an impartial election commission, a neutral civil administration, and an independent judiciary, requires urgent reform..." - Tasnim Jara