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2022 Finance Drive
News

The elections for 2022 may be over but our need for funds is not.

2022 Candidate Forums
News

In addition to voting on candidates for federal and state offices, Santa Clara County (SCC) voters will be voting on 1 major county-wide office, one Congressional District 16 office, 1 newly configured CA Assembly District 28, local candidate foru

Dobbs v Jackson
Blog Post

Written by Carmel Johnson, J.D.

Redistricting News
News

League Members” – Leagues across the state are doing fantastic work in promoting and encouraging Californians to participate in public hearings at the state and local levels.

Photo by Ross Parmly on Unsplash
Blog Post

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106 years strong: DEMOCRACY IS PRESERVED PIECE BY PIECE. (Jenny Farrell, LWVC Executive Director)
News

This Valentine’s Day, the League of Women Voters of California turns 106 years old. And like any relationship that has endured for more than a century, it is worth celebrating. I just started as the LWVC Executive Director this past October, and every day, I love the League a little more.

Newsletter
News

I know that it has been a difficult and heavy start to the year for many of us. Across the country - and here in California - we are witnessing deeply troubling and harmful ICE activity that is creating fear and uncertainty in our communities. Thank you for being part of the League and for standing with us during this demanding time.

News (CA flag and Capitol Bldg)
Press Mention

The Justice Department has sued about two dozen states over access to voter rolls, as the federal government pushes to create a national database.

Statement (CA Capitol bldg)
Public Statement

LWVC strongly condemns the recent and escalating use of force by ICE and other federal authorities against protestors across the country.

LWV Press Release
Public Statement

The nation’s oldest and largest Latino civil rights organization, joined by the League of Women Voters and Common Cause, issues a historic call for oversight, adherence to the Constitution, and public accountability.