About Project for an Informed Electorate
About This Organization
The Project for an Informed Electorate is housed at the Institute for Social Research at California State University, Sacramento, and directed by Kim L. Nalder, Professor of Political Science.
The Project for an Informed Electorate's mission is to empower citizens by fostering greater understanding of politics, policy, and government. We are dedicated to identifying, creating, and disseminating accurate, trustworthy, open, and non-partisan information.
We do so by conducting academic research, organizing public events, and pursuing innovative means of achieving innovative means of achieving widespread civic knowledge.
2024-25 Events
- Presidential Debate Viewing and discussion, Tuesday, Sept. 10, 5:45 PM, Riverside 1015. Bring your own snacks and watch among fellow campus community members!
- Vice Presidential Debate Viewing and discussion, Free and open to the public. Tuesday, Oct. 1, 5:45 Riverside 1015
- Initiative Explainer, with the Sacramento Public Library and the Legislative Analyst's Office, Wed. Oct. 16, 2024, 6PM, Downtown Library Galleria, 828 I Street, Sacramento
- A Guide to Election Week: How to Prepare, How It All Works, What to Watch, Oct. 23, 2 PM in Folsom Room in the University Union on the 3rd floor
- "Why We Vote" art exhibit, Oct. 7 to Nov. 7 at the University Union Exhibit Lounge (2nd floor of the University Union) Artists can submit work Sept. 23-26. Info here.
- What Just Happened? Making Sense of the 2024 Election, Nov. 20, 2 PM Foothill Suite, University Union 3rd Floor. Watch the recording. Co-Sponsored with the Center for California Studies.
Our past event recordings are available on our events page
University Events Calendar
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Project for an Informed Electorate (PIE)
Sac State Downtown, 304 S Street
Mon. – Fri.,
8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Contact Us
Phone: (916) 278-5737
informedelectorate@csus.edu