Election Events

California Democracy in Peril? IGS Poll Results Presentation and Panel

September 16, 2025, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Join us at the Institute of Governmental Studies LibraryonTuesday, September 16th at 4:00pm for "California Democracy in Peril?: Voting Rights, Redistricting, and Accountability in the Trump Era - IGS Poll Results Presentation and Panel." This event will feature new IGS Poll data, conducted in partnership with the Evelyn and Walter Haas Jr. Fund, followed by a moderated discussion on the...

Institute of Governmental Studies' 2024 Election Night Watch Party

Join us for an evening of food and drinks, discussion, and community as we watch live coverage of 2024 general election results.

2024 General Election Night Watch Party

Tuesday, November 5, 2025 @ 6:00PM at IGS Library (109 Philosophy Hall)

Doors open at 5:45pm (Seating is available on a first come first served basis.)

Join the Institute of Governmental Studies and the Robert T. Matsui Center for Politics and Public Service for an evening of food/drinks, discussion, and community as we watch live coverage of 2024...

California and the Nation Vote: A Post-Mortem on the 2024 Election

November 13, 2024 4:00pm - 4:30pm

Join us at the Institute of Governmental Studies Library on Wednesday, November 13th at 4:00pm for "California and the Nation Vote: A Post-Mortem on the 2024 Election". This moderated panel discussion will share their thoughts on the outcome of the election, the impact of ballot measure campaigns as a mobilization strategy, and what the results mean for the future of the GOP and the progressive movement, respectively, both in CA and nationally.

Panelists:...

California and the 2024 Election: Berkeley IGS Poll Pre-Election Panel

November 1, 2024 12:00pm - 1:30pm

Join us at the Institute of Governmental Studies LibraryonFriday, November 1st at 12:00pm for "California and the 2024 Election." This panel event will feature a presentation by Berkeley IGS Poll Director Mark DiCamillo on the latest round of statewide election-related data, conducted in partnership with the LA Times, followed by a moderated discussion with a panel of experts on the results,...

IGS Library California State and Local Ballot Measures Lunch Talk

October 3, 2024 12pm to 1:30pm The IGS Library Staff will host a workshop to review the propositions and provide resources to help inform California voters!

We're voting for more than just candidates on the November 5, 2024 election. California has 10 statewide ballot propositions and the city of Berkeley has 12 measures! The IGS Library Staff will host a workshop...

2024 Presidential Debate Watch Party @ IGS

Tuesday, September 10, 2024 - 5:30PM at IGS Library (109 Philosophy Hall) The Institute of Governmental Studies and the Robert T. Matsui Center for Politics & Public Service are hosting a friendly, welcoming, and informative evening of food and healthy discussion as we livestream the first presidential debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and Former President Donald Trump.

2024 Presidential Election Debate Watch Party

Tuesday, September 10, 2024 - 5:30PM at IGS Library (109 Philosophy Hall)

Doors...