Gilroy, California, is transitioning to district elections due to pressure from Latino residents and a threat of legal action for violating the California Voting Rights Act. Attorney Kevin Shenkman pointed out that the city’s at-large election system undermines Latino representation, especially after the loss of two Latino Councilmembers. The shift to district elections, set for May, aims to rectify the racially polarized voting patterns that disadvantage these communities, reflecting a broader movement to ensure equitable political representation in local governance across California.
Gilroy residents are set to transition to district elections due to pressure from Latino communities and allegations of violations of the California Voting Rights Act.
Attorney Kevin Shenkman highlighted the concentration of Latino voters in Gilroy and indicated that maintaining at-large elections would undermine their electoral representation.
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