Welcome to the Center for Inclusive Democracy!

The Center for Inclusive Democracy (CID) at the USC Sol Price School of Public Policy is a leading nonpartisan research center focused on elections, voting behaviors, and electoral and political participation.

Founded by political sociologist Dr. Mindy Romero, CID has been a driving force for more than a decade on dozens of national and multi-state research initiatives that harness big data to effect change. Its studies have been widely used to inform public policy at all levels of government, as well as empower local communities seeking to eliminate disparities in social and economic well-being of the electorate.

During the 2022 Midterm Elections, be sure and check CID’s website regularly for new research and reports on voting policies and election processes, as well as data updates to our Voting Location and Outreach Tool, now available in 14 states.

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NEW RELEASE!

CID’s new research report provides an up-to-date profile of Latino, Asian-American and Black voting power throughout the United States. Despite notable growth in the eligible voter population, voters of color have historically been underrepresented in the electorate, creating a substantial voter participation gap.

This report examines the changing demographic landscape in each state, the participation of Latino, Asian-American and Black eligible voters in general elections, and identifies the potential electoral influence voters of color could have on national and local elections. The study also includes a breakdown of the role that voters of color will play in the 2024 elections.

Future reports in this series will include an analysis of the impact and opportunity of the Latino, Black and Asian-American vote in 2024 swing states and competitive congressional districts.

Click here for the report and two-page briefing of the study highlights


CID SUMMIT IN WASHINGTON DC JANUARY 29TH

CID hosted a democracy summit at the new USC Washington D.C. Campus (Dupont Circle) building titled, Building an Inclusive Democracy: Why Equitable Voter Turnout Matters in 2024 Elections and Beyond.

The conference, sponsored by Democracy Fund, featured panels of national and local experts who discussed the state of voter turnout in the U.S, and the challenges and opportunities for the 2024 elections and beyond.

CID kicked off the day by holding a press conference to announce the findings from a new nationwide voter turnout study that includes analyses of the representativeness of the U.S. electorate. The study includes a breakdown of the role that voters of color will play in the 2024 elections, including competitive congressional districts.

For a detailed summit agenda, click here.

Recordings available now.

Introductory Remarks and CID Study Findings: https://youtu.be/YFpRG5EBWAo

Panel Onehttps://youtu.be/leHAWOlek3M

Panel Two: https://youtu.be/0nN0jb_Rfbs

Panel Three: https://youtu.be/ODzG_Ta1Hko

Keynote and Summary: https://youtu.be/jYuWVDkbq70