Campaign Lessons – Getting the Vote Out in Long Beach

Jan. 13, 2015 / By Michael Lozano
Tags: Elected Officials, Elections, Vote, Voter registration, Voting

Voter turnout in Long Beach’s last election in November was an abysmal 22.1 percent. VoiceWaves spoke to local campaign managers here to zero in on what is and isn’t working in getting voters to the polls.

What Would It Take to Get Young People in Long Beach To Vote This November?

Sep. 19, 2014 / By Oscar Bautista
Tags: Vote, Voter registration, Voting, Youth

In California, about two-thirds of all eligible young adults, aged 18-24, didn’t vote — that adds up to nearly 2 million votes not cast.

Voter Photo ID Laws Have Harsh Impact on Poor, Elderly and Minority Voters, Study Says

Jul. 21, 2012 / By New America Media
Tags: Elections, Voter registration

New America Media, News Report, Khalil Abdullah, Posted: Jul 21, 2012

If no one provides him with a ride, Jose Zuniga, 83-years old and wheelchair-bound, would have to take two or three buses and travel 20 miles to reach the nearest south Texas government office that could issue the new photo ID he will need to vote in upcoming elections...