FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 9, 2024
California Secretary of State’s Office to Host Inaugural Research Symposium on Voting and Elections
Sacramento, Calif. – The California Secretary of State’s Office is pleased to announce our inaugural Research Symposium on the topic of voting and elections in California. Secretary of State, Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D., is bringing together scholars and researchers to discuss issues shaping the future of democracy in our state.
Event Details:
- • Date: Monday, August 26, 2024
- • Time: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
- • Location: Secretary of State Office, 1500 11th Street, Sacramento, CA
- • Virtual Attendance: Online participation will be available
The symposium will feature keynote insights from California Secretary of State, Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D., along with multiple data research presentations from leading experts in the field of elections and voting rights.
“This symposium represents a significant step in our ongoing commitment to transparent, secure, and accessible elections in California,” said Secretary Weber. “By bringing together diverse perspectives and cutting-edge research, we aim to foster innovative solutions to the challenges facing our democratic processes.”
Topics to be covered include trends in voter participation and engagement.
The event is open to researchers, policymakers, election officials, and members of the public interested in the future of California’s electoral system.
For more information and to register for in-person or online attendance, please visit:
