Participating is powerful. Now, patience is too.
The results are coming, but democracy takes time. Initial results don't tell the full story - stay patient and wait for the full count.
★ California has over 22 million registered voters.
★ Ensuring all votes cast by eligible voters are accurately counted and reported is a process. Election night isn’t the finish line. Hang tight!
★ After the polls close, states begin releasing unofficial results, which news outlets use to project winners. These projections are based on whether there are enough uncounted ballots left to potentially change the outcome.
★ Want to understand how news outlets make their calls? Check out how the Associated Press and other media organizations determine when to "call" a race.
★ Associated Students (ASI) regularly conduct voter registration drives via the Titans Turn Out campaign and also provide resources to Understand Election Outcomes.
★ Reach out to CSUF's Counseling and Psychological Services if you're overwhelmed with election stress. YOU@Fullerton also has a helpful article on Coping with Election Stress.
Stay Involved After the Election!
★ Voting is just one part of civic engagement. You helped elect your representatives, now follow what they are doing and respond to their legislative actions. A voter’s voice is more than a choice on election day, it’s the power to keep leaders accountable to the people.
★ A number of nonpartisan groups support political and civic engagement. For example:
All In Together offers a great guide on how to meet with elected officials ad influence policy effectively.
Civic Nation is a nonpartisan organization that runs initiatives like When We All Vote, The Change Collective, and ALL IN.
Rock the Vote has resources on volunteering, staying informed, and getting involved in organizing their communities.
Common Cause is a nonpartisan organization dedicated to the core values of American democracy. They have resources on contacting elected officials.
Change.org is a petitioning platform where decision-makers in government and business can engage with the public.
Engage with elected officials on social media. Many respond directly to constituents on Facebook, Instagram, or X.