Making Democracy Work in California

Making Democracy Work in California

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Public Statement

The League of Women Voters of California will not take a position on Proposition 50. This statement explains our stance, provides context for it, and shifts the focus to empowering California voters.

Public Statement

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - August 27, 2025

The League of Women Voters of California will not take a position on Proposition 50. We will remain neutral.

Action Alert for redistricting

Action Alerts

Governor Newsom is reportedly considering mid-decade redistricting to redraw California’s congressional lines – not to serve the people, but to play political revenge games with Texas. This is gerrymandering, plain and simple. And it would be a dangerous step backward.

Action Alert

Action Alerts

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Action Alerts

The League has fought for decades to curb big money’s grip on politics and restore equity, transparency, and accountability. SB 42 is our next crucial step - and it needs your voice. Take action now!

electoral college
Event Date: 
02/03/2024 - 10:00am
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At the National League’s 2022 convention, the LWVUS adopted the position to support the abolition of the Electoral College.

ACTION ALERT - League of Women Voters of California

Action Alerts

Redistricting, the process of redrawing election district boundaries every ten years to ensure that districts have equal populations, is crucial to our democracy. AB 764 (Bryan & Cervantes) and AB 1248 (Bryan & Allen) would help ensure that local jurisdictions adopt electoral maps that result in fair representation for all Californians. Ask Governor Newsom to sign AB 764 and AB 1248.

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What Is Ranked Choice Voting?

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