On April 28, Alisa Belinkoff Katz, LCHP Senior Research Fellow, moderated the below conversation with California Humanities.

Since 1960, California has greatly improved its voter registration process. Ballots are now mail-in, multilingual, and registration is available up to election day. Why then do California elections not fully reflect the diversity of the state? This panel discussed the paradox between California’s voter-friendly registration programs and its unequal voter participation. As we look back at California history, what policies have shaped the voter experience? What tactics can increase – and sustain – voter engagement? The speakers included Kristin Nimmers, California Black Power Network and Lori Pesante, Dolores Huerta Foundation.