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Diablo Valley Articles

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Click through for the links to read the online version, find a printable PDF or access all of our past VOTER issues.

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The LWVDV Voter Services team reports on current activities and other updates.

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The VOTE411 team will be inviting all local candidates in Contra Costa County to post their campaign information. We need volunteers during August and September for various VOTE411 tasks .

Membership outreach
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The LWVDV Membership team is seeking volunteers to help staff LWVDV Membership outreach tables at upcoming League events between now and November. We will share information about the League and build connections with the community.

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The LWVDV President provides a quick update on League activities.

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As the 2026 midterms approach, voters are at risk of finding their ballots suppressed by federal voter ID legislation like the SAVE Act. It's essential to push back against this anti-voter legislation!

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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.