New California Online Voter Guide Debuts

Last week the California Voter Foundation unveiled the June 2006 edition of its California Online Voter Guide, a free, nonpartisan Web site featuring information about state and federal candidates and state propositions on the ballot.

"California voters have important decisions to make every election," said Kim Alexander, president and founder of the California Voter Foundation (CVF). "Our online guide helps voters sort through election information and make their choices with confidence," she added, noting that a 2004 CVF survey found that confusion about issues and distrust of election information are leading reasons why many would-be voters sit on the sidelines at election time.

The online guide is packed with information about the 600-plus candidates running for the U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives, statewide offices such as Governor and Lt. Governor, Board of Equalization, and State Senate and Assembly. Additional resources include candidate job descriptions, links to official campaign web sites, and a "Voting FAQ" featuring information on voter registration, absentee voting, and party affiliation in the primary election.

The California Voter Foundation says that the California Online Voter Guide will be frequently updated throughout the election season, and more features will be added as the June 6th election approaches.