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The League of Women Voters of California recently supported SB 73 saying "California must be clear that its election systems will be governed by law, expertise, and transparent processes, not by pressure from Washington.

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Celebrate the anniversary of the National Voter Regi

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April is National Volunteer Month, a time to embrace the spirit of giving back and making a positive impact on the lives of others.

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Today, we honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his enduring legacy of seeking justice and peace. As he so powerfully once said, “True peace is not merely the absence of tension: it is the presence of justice.”

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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!

Public Statement

The League released the following statement after the United States District Court for the District of Minnesota became the twenty-third court to dismiss the Justice Department's lawsuit demanding unlawful disclosure of private voter information.

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Election observers are people who observe various steps in the election process. In doing so, members of the public can provide independent verification of election results’ accuracy and counter attempts to discredit elections.

By volunteering as an observer, you can make a difference by creating a public record of how votes are counted, leading to increased trust in election outcomes.

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A federal court blocked the US Postal Service from implementing President Trump’s 2026 executive order restricting mail voting, finding the order likely unconstitutional and harmful to voters ahead of the 2026 midterm elections