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Legend Colors
Red is bad, green is good, blue is not statistically different/neutral.
Compared to Distribution
the value is in the best half of communities.
the value is in the 2nd worst quarter of communities.
the value is in the worst quarter of communities.
Compared to Target
meets target; 
does not meet target.
Compared to a Single Value
lower than the comparison value;
higher than the comparison value;
not statistically different from comparison value.
Trend
non-significant change over time; 
significant change over time; 
no change over time.
Compared to Prior Value
higher than the previous measurement period;
lower than the previous measurement period;
no statistically different change from previous measurement period.
Significantly better than the overall value
Significantly worse than the overall value
No significant difference with the overall value
No data on significance available
Voter Engagement
State: California
Measurement Period: 2022
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This indicator shows adults who indicate they are "always" or "frequently" engaged in national, state, and local elections. This question was asked of all adults who are US citizens.
Why is this important?
Voting in a democracy is not only a patriotic act, but also an important tool for ensuring national, state, and local leaders are responsive to and reflective of the communities they serve. Yet, many eligible voters do not participate in the voting process due to several factors. These factors include: unnecessary barriers in voter registration and overall voting processes, discriminatory ex-offender laws, voter suppression, and a general feeling of alienation from the process. Many of these factors are felt more by minorities within communities. Low voter participation by minorities, such as persons of color, women, LGBTQ individuals, or those with disabilities, can lead to further underrepresentation of their needs and contributions within communities.
Increasing voter engagement can lead to more equitable laws and policies while also empowering all citizens. Voting is also associated with better health outcomes, cohesive communities, and more effective advocacy. Some ways to enhance voter engagement within communities are: streamlining voter registration, making voting more convenient through early voting or mail-in voting, restoring rights for formerly incarcerated people, and strengthening civics education in schools.
66.2%
Percent of adults
Source:
California Health Interview Survey
Measurement period: 2022
Maintained by: Conduent Healthy Communities Institute
Last update: January 2024
Measurement period: 2022
Maintained by: Conduent Healthy Communities Institute
Last update: January 2024
Compared to
Graph Selections
Significantly better than the overall value
Significantly worse than the overall value
Data Source
- California Health Interview Survey
Note: This source uses Zip Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) for its Zip Code data. Learn more
Maintained By: Conduent Healthy Communities Institute (Methodology)
Filed under: Community / Civic Engagement, Community / Social Environment, Adults