Educating Voters

Educating Voters

We host hundreds of events and programs every year to educate voters about candidates in thousands of federal, state and local races, as well as distribute millions of educational materials about state and local elections.

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Karen Eley Sanders
Event Date: 
03/03/2026 - 11:45am
Event location: 

Blacksburg Library Community Room

Advancing educational equity for Virginia Tech's first-generation and low-income students

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Watch Candidate Forums : Learn about upcoming Candidate Forums and watch videos of Forums already held, see list below for list of previous events.

Candidate Forums

 Previous Events and News
August 5, 2025, Jail ballot:                                  44% yes, 56% no (Did not pass)
 
Other ballot results:
Canal View                                                                    61% yes, 39% no
Copper Shores Meals on Wheels                     53% yes, 47% no
ISD building project (larger electorate)       40% yes, 60% no
 
Blacksburg Public Library
Event Date: 
02/03/2026 - 11:45am
Event location: 

Blacksburg Library Community Room

Join us for a discussion with Nick Fischer on the battle for public education

Call to Action January 2026
News
2025 A Year in Review

Dear Supporters and Friends,

As we close out 2025, we reflect on a year filled with both challenges and triumphs. Despite facing a tumultuous year, we have made significant strides in our mission to promote democracy, voter education, and civic engagement in Solano County. Here’s a quick look at what we’ve accomplished, and the exciting future ahead.

Highlights of Our Year

Event Date: 
02/07/2026 - 9:30am to 11:30am
Event location: 

East County Regional Library

Event Flyer click here

December Call to Action

Action Alerts

Position

The County Home Rule study included finding the differences in structure between a home rule county and a general law county which is the default governance under state law.

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