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Start with the basics: get some background info and definitions. It's OK to use Wikipedia at this point in your research, just don't cite it in your paper!
Below are some books that might provide some good background on politics, voting, and the state of California.
Democracy in California: politics and government in the Golden State by 
The Routledge Dictionary of Politics by 
Elections A to Z by Having trouble choosing a topic? Explore a list of topics or discover some of the issues and controversies concerning possible topics by searching these library databases:
This link opens in a new windowFull-text articles of the most important, current, and controversial issues of the day. Includes an overview, historical background, chronology, pro/con feature, plus resources for additional research.
This link opens in a new windowExplores and analyzes hundreds of hot topics in politics, business, government, crime, law, energy, education, health, family, science, foreign policy, race, rights, society, and culture. Updated weekly, with a wire-service newsfeed providing the latest headline stories.
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