In this episode of Beyond the Campaign, host Michelle Glogovac sits down with California Assemblymember Gail Pellerin to discuss her journey from journalism and election administration to serving in the California State Legislature. They explore the experiences and priorities shaping her work in public service, including child-marriage prevention, mental health advocacy, suicide prevention, election integrity, and affordability. Gail also shares insights into the legislative process, the challenges of turning policy ideas into law, and the work required to create meaningful change for Californians. This conversation offers a closer look at state government, election administration, and the policy decisions that affect communities across California.

What We’re Talking About…

• Gail Pellerin’s career in journalism, election administration, and the California State Assembly
• California’s child-marriage ban and bipartisan legislative advocacy
• Women’s representation and constituent services in California government
• Suicide prevention, grief advocacy, and mental health awareness
• Mental health care access, affordability, and funding challenges
• California budget priorities, cost of living, education, and coastal protection
• Election integrity, ballot security, and California voting procedures
• Mail-in ballot safety, voting tips, and ballot tracking
• Legislative achievements, criminal justice reform, and juror mental health
• Bipartisan collaboration, coalition-building, and the legislative process