Political Pulse ’24: Making Sense of California’s Ballot Propositions

Californians will be asked to cast their votes for 10 separate ballot propositions on Nov. 5. They range from proposals for upgrading schools to abolishing involuntary servitude for criminals. It’s a lot to consider. To help you make sense of all 10, we’ve assembled a panel of some of the state’s leading political experts. They’ll summarize the pros and cons of each proposition and take written questions from the virtual audience so that you can make an informed choice come Nov. 5.

California has long been the proving ground for what become national politics and policies. This year will be no exception as Golden State voters head to the polls to weigh in not only on who occupies the White House and legislative seats but also on state and local ballot initiatives. This series of webinars is hosted by Mark Baldassare, the state’s leading pollster and Senior Fellow at the USC Price School’s Bedrosian Center on Governance, and features experts from academia, the government, private sector and not-for-profits.

Donna Lucas
CEO and Founder, Lucas Public Affairs

Mindy Romero
Founder and Director, Center for Inclusive Democracy, USC Price School

Emily Schultheis
Reporter, POLITICO

Mark Baldassare
Senior Fellow, Bedrosian Center on Governance, Sol Price School of Public Policy