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Protecting Democracy: Implementing Equal and Safe Access to the Ballot Box During a Global Pandemic

With the ongoing concern that the novel coronavirus will affect turnout in upcoming elections, the UCLA Voting Rights Project explores effective and accessible voting practices for future elections in light of COVID-19.

Improving the March 23, 2020 House Bill on Expanded Vote-by-Mail

This memo examines the three main areas for improvement that should be addressed in any COVID-19 election response bill, primarily the March 23, 2020 House Bill on expanded vote-by-mail.

Letter to City Council (City of Yakima, WA)

Yakima City Councilmembers’ implementation of Charter changes causes voter dilution to its citizens in Yakima.

Higginson v. Poway

The UCLA Voting Rights Projects aims to provide the court with essential legal and academic information that has not already been brought up to the court.

Assessing Latino Vote Growth 2014 to 2018

Over 20,000 precincts in 8 states were analyzed to assess how the Latino voter turnout contributed to increases in ballots cast in 2018. The data compiled by LPPI reveals that the largest growth in ballots occurred in majority Latino precincts.

California vs. Ross

The Commerce Department decided to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census, which the State of California challenged.

New York v. United States Department of Commerce

Secretary of Commerce Wilbur L. Ross decided to issue a citizenship question for the 2020 Census and the State of New York challenged this decision.

2018 Midterm Elections & The Latino Vote

LPPI focuses on Latino vote choice and increases in ballots cast in six U.S. states, as evidenced by changes in the number of ballots cast between the 2014 and 2018 midterm elections. In this report, LPPI seeks to better understand the electoral participation of Latino populations and their preferred candidates of choice in hotly contested…

Spirit Lake Tribe et al., v. Alvin Jaeger

North Dakota’s discriminatory voter ID law required voters to include their current residential street address in order to vote, which disenfranchised many Native Americans.

California Primary 2018: Evaluation of AltaMed’s Latino Voter Mobilization in Los Angeles County

Research from LPPI examines voting patterns across different regions within Los Angeles County to assess where Latino vote growth was strongest. LPPI also evaluates the non-partisan voter mobilization campaign conducted by AltaMed, highlighting the success of AltaMed’s program to increase Latino vote growth in Los Angeles county.

Invisible No More: An Evaluation of the Smithsonian Institution and Latino Representation

LPPI evaluated the Smithsonian Institution’s progress in increasing Latina/o representation within its workforce and exhibitions. Findings reveal a severe lack of representation in executive leadership and lack of funding for Latino initiatives.

Harding vs. Dallas County

Anglo voters of Dallas Texas challenged the county’s 2011 redistricting plan in regards to electing county commissioners, claiming it is a violation of their rights.

Latino Vote Choice: Orange County, An Analysis of the June 2018 California Primary in Statewide Contests

Research from LPPI analyzes Orange County precincts and demonstrates that the June 2018 California primary saw a 500 percent increase in the number of Latino major-party candidates with Orange County’s Latino-majority precincts voting in overwhelming support for Democratic Latinos running for statewide offices.

Latino Vote Choice: Orange County, An Analysis of the June 2018 California Primary

Analysis from LPPI on the vote choice of Orange County precincts in California’s Congressional DIstricts 39 and 48 in the June 2018 primary reveals an increase in Latino voter turnout compared to the June 2014 primary election as well as pronounced support from Latino-majority communities for Democratic candidates, especially those who are Latino.

Read More | June 1, 2018

Policy Report → Democracy & Voting Rights

Latino Vote Choice: Los Angeles County, An Analysis of the June 2018 California Primary

LPPI compares the number of ballots cast between the June 2014 and June 2018 primaries, and the vote preference differences between Latino and non-Latino voters in Los Angeles County in the June 2018 election to highlight Latino voting trends. This analysis provides an important frame for understanding voting Latino preferences in the state as a…

Read More | June 1, 2018

Policy Report → Democracy & Voting Rights

Latino Vote Choice: Ventura County, An Analysis of the June 2018 California Primary

Comparing voter data between Ventura County’s June 2014 and 2018 primary elections, LPPI research highlights that Ventura’s June 2018 primary had both increased voter registration and higher turnout along with vote preference within Latino-majority districts trending towards Democratic and Latino candidates running for statewide offices.

Read More | June 1, 2018

Policy Report → Democracy & Voting Rights

California Primary 2018: Comparison of Votes Cast by Political Party June 2014 to June 2018 (By County)

LPPI’s preliminary analysis comparing ballots cast on June 5, 2018 and June 3, 2014 for California Governor indicate a substantial increase in party preference for Democratic candidates in some counties that were previously Republican-majority.

Read More | June 1, 2018

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