Diablo Valley

Diablo Valley

The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan organization encouraging informed and active participation in government. The League never endorses or opposes candidates or political parties. We influence public policy through education and advocacy. We invite everyone to join us!

The League of Women Voters of Diablo Valley serves the communities of Alamo, Antioch, Bay Point, Bethel Island, Brentwood, Byron, Canyon, Concord, Danville, Diablo, Discovery Bay, Knightsen, Lafayette, Martinez, Moraga, Oakley, Orinda, Pacheco, Pittsburg, Pleasant Hill, Rossmoor, San Ramon and Walnut Creek.

LWV Mapping Guidance for Governors
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The League announces No Harm to Our Communities: Mapping Guidance for Elected Leaders, guidance on drawing mid-cycle maps that protect historically disenfranchised communities.

LWVC on Misleading CA Redistricting Mailer
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The League of Women Voters of California (LWVC) released a statement about the misleading mailer sent about the California Redistricting Ballot Initiative.

Unite and Rise 8.5: A Campaign to Defend Democracy
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We are proud to announce a powerful new initiative, Unite and Rise 8.5. Through this initiative, we will engage and mobilize 8.5 million voters to protect and preserve our democracy. Learn more about the campaign and how to get involved. It's time to take our democracy back!

Fighting Back!
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As an organization dedicated to empowering voters and defending democracy, the League of Women Voters of the United States has released the following statements in response to actions of the new administration in 2025.

League is teaming up Cyndi Lauper on tour
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We're proud to be teaming up with the iconic Cyndi Lauper on her Girls Just Wanna Have Fun Farewell Tour at the Toyota Pavilion at Concord on August 26, 2025.

Unite and Rise 8.5: A Campaign to Defend Democracy
Event Date: 
09/01/2025 - 4:00pm to 6:00pm
Event location: 

Railroad Ave

LWVDV will be joining with Indivisible Resisters Contra Costa (IRCC) for a Labor Day Rally in support of Workers and Democracy!

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Event Date: 
09/03/2025 - 7:30pm to 9:00pm
Event location: 

Walnut Creek Library - Oak Room

Join LWVDV and a panel of government leaders to discuss the impact of DOGE and the "Big Beautiful Bill" on our local communities.

Bar Camino, Walnut Creek
Event Date: 
09/10/2025 - 11:30am to 1:00pm
Event location: 

Bar Camino

Reconnect and get caught up with current Leaguers as well as meet new friends!

Challenges to Voting Rights - Then and Now
Event Date: 
09/18/2025 - 1:00pm to 2:30pm
Event location: 

virtual (Zoom)

Join us for an illuminating program on the history of the Woman’s Suffrage Movement and how it inspired the production of the Broadway musical SUFFs, followed by a conversation about the SAVE Act and how its passage would challenge the right to vote for many Americans.

Professor Akhil Reed Amar
Event Date: 
10/13/2025 - 6:30pm to 8:00pm
Event location: 

St Mary's College, Soda Center

Professor Akhil Amar, Yale constitutional scholar, will discuss his new book, Born Equal: Remaking America’s Constitution, 1840–1920, which explores the transformative amendments that redefined freedom, equality, and voting rights in the post–Civil War era.

Fact over Fiction: Navigating the News
Event Date: 
10/14/2025 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Event location: 

Lone Tree Golf & Event Center - Champions Bar & Grill

Learn how to spot and stop mis/disinformation, identify reliable news sources, and use critical thinking to navigate the complexities of today’s media landscape.

SUFFS in San Francisco
Event Date: 
10/22/2025 - 1:00pm to 11/09/2025 - 8:00pm
Event location: 

Orpheum Theatre

The Broadway production of the musical “SUFFS” is coming to the Orpheum Theater in San Francisco. A Tony Award-winning musical, SUFFS is about the passionate American women who fought tirelessly for the right to vote.

Fact over Fiction: Navigating the News
Event Date: 
10/23/2025 - 6:00pm to 7:30pm
Event location: 

San Ramon Library - Program Room

Learn how to spot and stop mis/disinformation, identify reliable news sources, and use critical thinking to navigate the complexities of today’s media landscape.

Fact over Fiction: Navigating the News
Event Date: 
10/30/2025 - 6:30pm to 7:30pm
Event location: 

Lafayette Public Library - Homework Center

Learn how to spot and stop mis/disinformation, identify reliable news sources, and use critical thinking to navigate the complexities of today’s media landscape.

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The LWVDV President provides a quick update on League activities.

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We are looking for a tax accountant who can assist in completing the tax returns for 2024-2025 and someone to a serve on the Financial Review committee.

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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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We urge all individuals, regardless of political affiliation, to rise above partisan conflicts and focus on what unites us. Let's prioritize dialogue that builds bridges and seek solutions that benefit all members of our society.

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