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What's New For California Voters?

A union- and Democratic-sponsored Vote Early Today rally in Miami earlier this month.
Joe Raedle
A union- and Democratic-sponsored Vote Early Today rally in Miami earlier this month.
A look into the upcoming California elections.
GUESTKim Alexander, President and Founder of California Voter Foundation

Tomorrow, the 2012 presidential primary season officially gets underway, as voters in New Hampshire pick a Republican candidate.

The American media pays a lot of attention to election politics, but not so much to the process of elections themselves. That's where the California Voter Foundation steps in. It's a non-profit that works to improve elections so that they better serve the needs and interests of voters.

You are part of something bigger. A neighborhood, a community, a county, a state, a country. All of these places are made stronger when we engage with each other in conversation and participate in local decision-making. But where and how to start? Introducing Public Matters.
A big decision awaits some voters this April as the race for San Diego County’s Supervisor District 1 seat heats up. Are you ready to vote? Check out the KPBS Voter Hub to learn about the candidates, the key issues the board is facing and how you can make your voice heard.