Calif. Bill Would Overhaul State Election System

KVCR | By Katie Orr

Published June 11, 2015 at 12:35 PM PDT

California tends to rank near the bottom in voter turnout. But some state officials say a bill announced yesterday (Wednesday) could help improve participation. Capital Public Radio's Katie Orr reports.

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