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Landmark State Voting Rights Legislation Heads to Governor’s Desk

Submitted by California in September 2026.

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The California State Assembly this week voted to pass the California Voting Rights Act of 2026 (CVRA of 2026): Senate Bills 1164 and 1360 by Senator Sabrina Cervantes (D-Riverside).

Submitted by California in August 2026.

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Review our recommendations for this November's statewide measures. You can also download copies of our "Vote with the League" flyers!

Submitted by California in August 2026.

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This month’s newsletter highlights key legislative pushes like the California Voting Rights Act of 2026, major legal victories including a preliminary court injunction against Shasta County’s Measure B, how to order the nonpartisan Easy Voter Guides, and an open invitation to step up as a local poll worker. Read the full newsletter to learn about everything we were up to in August!

Submitted by California in July 2026.

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Website Highlights Campaign Endorsements, Offers California Voters Facts About Billionaire-Backed Voter Suppression Initiative and Ways To Get Involved

Submitted by California in July 2026.

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The League of Women Voters of California writes in strong support of your bill, SB 423 (Gonzalez), the Detention Facility Transparency Act

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You've Got Mail (and Maybe a Ballot)

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in September 2026.

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On September 14, the Supreme Court ruled on League of Women Voters of Massachusetts v. Trump, a major case regarding mail-in voting. Their ruling left in place a preliminary injunction blocking the US Postal Service from enforcing a suppressive new voting rule that would severely restrict voting by mail. This is a critical win for voting rights.

This blog reviews the Trump Administration’s recent attacks on vote-by-mail, how the League and parters took legal action, and what you can do to defend voting rights today.

League of Women Voters Partners with Leading Brands to Register Voters and Prepare for 2026 Midterms

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in September 2026.

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US Supreme Court Blocks Postal Service From Restricting Mail Ballots

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in September 2026.

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In a major win for voting rights, election integrity, and democracy, the US Supreme Court today left in place a preliminary injunction that blocks the US Postal Service (USPS) from enforcing key parts of a new rule that would have significantly restricted mail voting and disenfranchised voters who rely on mail ballots. The preliminary injunction will remain in place through the November 3 election.

League of Women Voters Responds to Whistleblower Allegations About USCIS ‘Unlawful Voter Initiative’

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in September 2026.

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The League of Women Voters responds to whistleblower allegations about USCIS’s “Unlawful Voter Initiative” and calls for a full investigation.

Cops Won’t Fight Federal Election Interference—So Citizens Will Have To

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in September 2026.

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Article published by Mother Jones

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