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’s studies have been widely used to inform public policy at all levels of government, as well as empower local communities seeking to address disparities in the social and economic well-being of the electorate.

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new release!

California’s New Congressional Districts as Determined in the November 2025 Special Election Mapping Tool

This mapping tool presents population and voter data for the newly redrawn California Congressional Districts. These congressional districts replace the districts generated by the current California Citizens Redistricting Commission due to the passage of Proposition 50.

CLICK HERE TO USE THE TOOL

Click here for a video highlighting CID's impact.