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Digital Democracy

Technology that reveals how decisions are made in California

Our unprecedented, custom-built AI tool tracks every word spoken in public hearings, every dollar donated to politicians, every bill introduced, every vote cast and more. If there’s something you should know, Digital Democracy has it.

Here are three features of Digital Democracy: 1-Browse the database through the navigation above or search it in the bar to the right. 2-Below, see the latest state agenda on six major topics, as curated by our reporters. 3-Look up any of California’s 120 legislators to see data and stories about their activities, politics, policy interests and personal background. For more details, see our “About” page or our “Methodology” page.

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California Agenda 2025

You can follow the state’s agenda this year on your favorite topic.

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Education
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Health
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Environment
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Justice
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Housing
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Poverty
Find your legislators

Do you know who is representing you?

Legislature at a Glance

California’s Legislature consists of 120 members: 40 senators elected to four-year terms and 80 Assembly members elected to two-year terms. Each Assembly member represents more than 450,000 Californians, and each Senate member represents more than 900,000 Californians.

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Top 10 and Bottom 10 Lists

This display uses data to sort the Top 10 and Bottom 10 legislators according to various criteria.

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