California

Sensible Majority
Partisan Map
Competitive Races
Primaries
Ranked Choice Voting
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California

Sensible Majority
Partisan Map
Competitive Races
Primaries
Ranked Choice Voting
Explore other Issue Maps

We are the Sensible Majority

The Sensible Majority

52%
65%

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There are more of us than you think!

We share common values

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believes that everyone deserves an equal opportunity to live a quality life

0%

say people may disagree, but they should still treat each other respectfully.

We seek common ground

0%

say we can find common ground by listening to each other and not dismissing those who disagree with us.

0%

agree that we must be willing to make reasonable compromises to solve America's problems.

We are frustrated and angry with the state of politics today

0%

are angry that nothing is getting done about the things that really matter.

0%

believe both parties are more concerned about scoring points than getting things done.

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Find out how balanced or partisan your state's government is below.

State's Government Control

Democrat

Divided

Republican

Partisan control of your state's government:

Democrat

Governor: Democratic (Gavin Newsom)

Senate: Democratic supermajority (Democrats: 32 | Republicans: 8)

Assembly: Democratic supermajority (Democrats: 62 | Republicans: 18)

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Competitive Congressional Races

District race status

Democrat

Competitive

Republican

Of the 52 district races in California, 6 are competitive (shown in purple).

58% of California voters are part of the Sensible Majority and can be the swing vote in an election.

Data updated: March 29, 2024, Source: 270towin.com

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Open or Closed Primaries

Primary System

Super-open

Open

Semi-closed

Closed

Semi-closed and Closed

Primaries in your state:

Super-open

California holds super-open (top-two) primaries, in which all candidates, regardless of their political party, are on the same ballot. Any registered voter can participate. There are however provisions for Presidential primaries where California holds semi-closed Democratic Presidential primaries and closed Republican Presidential primaries. Unaffiliated / Independent voters and Democrats can cast their ballots in the Democratic Presidential primary. Only registered Republicans can vote in the Republican Presidential primary.

100% of your state's voters are allowed to vote in primary elections. 29% of your state's voters are Independent, 24% Republican, and 47% Democrat.

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Ranked (Majority) Choice Voting

2024 RCV Ballot Initiative

None

Has a ballot initiative

Ranked (Majority) Choice Voting is not used statewide nor is there a 2024 ballot initiative to vote for.

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CA Districts: 52

The Sensible Majority

52%
65%

State's Government Control

Democrat

Divided

Republican

District race status

Democrat

Competitive

Republican

Primary System

Super-open

Open

Semi-closed

Closed

Semi-closed and Closed

2024 RCV Ballot Initiative

None

Has a ballot initiative

Find your local district:

CA Districts: 52

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OUR VOICES ON THE ISSUE

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Your Senators

Laphonza R. Butler

Democratic Party

Latest Activity

https://www.butler.senate.gov/
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