California Civic Power Campaign
A campaign to build civic power in California — because democracy doesn't begin and end at the ballot box.
What Is The40Million
California is the largest democracy in the United States. Forty million people live here — working people, seniors, immigrants, caregivers, young people, people with disabilities. And most of them have no real way to shape the decisions that govern their lives beyond casting a vote every two or four years.
The40Million is a campaign to change that. We are building the infrastructure, the culture, and the expectation that all 40 million Californians are participants in their own democracy — not just occasional voters, but ongoing civic actors.
What We're Working On
Access
During the pandemic, Californians could testify to state lawmakers remotely. Then it was shut down. We're pushing to bring it back permanently — so anyone can speak to their representatives, not just those who can get to Sacramento.
Voices
An ongoing video series where Californians share what they'd say if they could speak directly to state leaders. Real people. Real issues. Building a movement one voice at a time.
Data
We're mapping who participates in California's democratic processes — and who doesn't. Making the participation gap visible, so it can't be ignored.
Get Involved
We're just getting started. Sign up to follow the campaign — or let us know if you'd like to get involved.
Thank you for joining The40Million. We'll be in touch as the campaign grows.