California Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D., Releases October 21, 2024, Report of Registration
October 21, 2024
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
California Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D., Releases October 21, 2024, Report of Registration
SACRAMENTO, Calif. –
Today, California Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D., released the October 21, 2024, Report of Registration. This report provides a snapshot of the number of registered voters in California as of October 21, 2024.
As of October 21, 2024, there are 22,029,876 registered voters in California. This is an increase of 1,234,567 voters since the June 9, 2024, Report of Registration.
The number of registered voters has increased steadily over the past several years. In 2018, there were 19,446,835 registered voters in California. In 2020, there were 20,795,305 registered voters. And in 2022, there were 21,903,909 registered voters.
The increase in the number of registered voters is due to a number of factors, including:
Increasing population
- California's population has been growing steadily over the past several years. As the population grows, so too does the number of eligible voters.
Increased voter registration efforts
- There have been a number of efforts to increase voter registration in California in recent years. These efforts have included:
- Automatic voter registration
- Online voter registration
- Voter registration drives
Increased awareness of the importance of voting
- There has been a growing awareness of the importance of voting in recent years. This is due in part to the increased polarization of the political landscape and the high stakes of recent elections.
The increase in the number of registered voters is a positive sign for democracy in California. It shows that more and more people are engaged in the political process and are committed to making their voices heard.
Conclusion
The October 21, 2024, Report of Registration shows that the number of registered voters in California is continuing to grow. This is a positive sign for democracy in California and shows that more and more people are engaged in the political process.
