March 25, 2023, 10:30am to 12:30pm

democracy: A system of government by the whole population.

democratic republic: A system of government with power in the hand of individual citizens, laws made by representatives elected by the people.

Panel Discussion

Who votes in San Joaquin County by race, age, gender? Who donates to campaigns?
Olivia Hale, San Joaquin County Registrar of Voters

Why do people not vote? Are there disincentives?
     Latinos — Inez Ruiz Huston, Vice President of Special Programs and Operations, El Concilio
     Blacks — D'adrea Davie, Vice-President, NAACP
     Young People - Tahira Saleem and Jouriel Quisin, Officers, Delta College Politics and Law Club

How can voting be made easier?
Voting regulations and requirements: Voters Choice Act
Olivia Hale, San Joaquin County Registrar of Voters