The electoral process is foundational to the durability of America’s democratic structure.
And as the battle for fairer voting laws rages on, politicians and activists on the political Right claim they are responding to allegations of widespread voter and election fraud. Those on the Left say they are rallying to fight a coordinated political offensive to restrict access to the polls and increasing reports of voter suppression.
Recently, in some states, most notoriously Georgia and Florida, lawmakers have taken steps to restrict voting access and rights for many Americans.
But in California, policymakers and legislators are doing the opposite, making proposals to simplify the voting process and expand access to the polls.