On October 26, 2022, the League of Women Voters of the United States and League chapters from all 50 states and the District of Columbia filed an amicus brief in the Moore v. Harper case before the Supreme Court. The case concerns the so-called “independent state legislature theory” (ISLT), which, if adopted, would have far-reaching implications for the future of American democracy.

As we approach the November 8, 2022 election, appreciation goes to the fantastic 2022 Contra Costa Voter’s Edge Team! As of October 28th, 72% of the 224 candidates had posted information on Voter’s Edge.

The League of Women Voters of Diablo Valley has offered amazing Voter Services across the board, including Voter's Edge, televised roundtables, candidate forums, Pros &Cons presentations and special Voter Information presentations. Election Day is just days away, and we’ve done our best to inform the voters of the Diablo Valley region.

An article in last month’s newsletter described the new resource from Disability Rights California (DRC) that helps voters with disabilities to, as the title states, “Make a plan for successful voting!” Planning is essential for success in most things, and voting is no exception. However, as we all know, sometimes our plans don’t go as intended.