About this Event
The California Center of Ethics and Policy’s (CCEP) Biennial Election Fair returns on Friday, October 9, 2026, at the Bronco Student Union.
This year's event is dedicated to promoting active citizenship and fostering informed dialogue about the upcoming General Election. We believe that civic engagement is crucial for a healthy democracy, and voting is one of the most powerful ways to make your voice heard. This event provides a unique opportunity for students to engage with the political process and understand the issues that will shape our future. Attendees will have the chance to learn from experts in organizing, digital media, and officiating elections, as well as interact with representatives from political campaigns and groups both supporting and opposing the measures on the November ballot.
Join CCEP, the CPP Digital Humanities Consortium (DHC), and the Civic Engagement Committee to become more informed, get involved, and make a difference in your community. Your participation is vital in ensuring that our democracy remains vibrant and inclusive.
Questions? Please contact Alex Madva, Director of CCEP, at [email protected], and Jacquelyn González, Director of Government & Community relations, at [email protected].
Please note, this event is only open to guests ages 18 and older.
Agenda
🕑: 10:00 AM - 11:15 AM
Out of Bounds: Sport, Politics & Civic Power
Host: Gyasmine George-Williams
Info: What does sport have to do with civic education and democracy? Join us in Lyra in the BSC for a discussion with Professor Gyasmine George-Williams about how sport has functioned as a political and civic space—athlete activism, protest, voting, representation, citizenship, media, and institutional power. Refreshments will be provided.
🕑: 11:30 AM - 12:45 PM
Populism at the Polls: Historical Perspectives on the 2026 Elections
Host: Niki Hemmer
Info: Join historian Niki Hemmer (Vanderbilt), co-host of This Day: An America 250 History Show, in conversation with CPP Political Science Professors Rana McReynolds and Jarred Cuellar. Together, they will draw on stories from the past to shape our understanding of the upcoming elections. In Lyra in the BSC with refreshments!
🕑: 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Table Fair
Info: Join our Table Fair in Ursa Minor in the Bronco Student Center from 1pm to 3pm to meet political candidates, interest groups, and others sharing their knowledge and perspectives about the upcoming elections! Complimentary lunch will be provided
Event venue & nearby stays
Bronco Student Center, 3801 West Temple Avenue, Pomona, United States
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