The LWV CEO, Celina Stewart, responds to President Trump's vow to eliminate mail-in ballots and voting machines: “Free, fair, and accessible elections are the cornerstone of a healthy democracy. President Trump’s call to eliminate vote-by-mail is a direct attack on Americans’ freedom to vote...and he has no constitutional authority to take this action.  Vote-by-mail is secure, accurate, and trusted by millions of voters — including older adults, military members, rural communities, tribal communities, voters of color, and voters with disabilities.

League of Women Voters of California Not Affiliated with Redistricting Mailer

August 21, 2025

"You may have received a mailer from “Protect Voters First” about the redistricting ballot initiative this November. By naming our organization and quoting Gloria Chun Hoo, the mailer wrongly implies that the League of Women Voters of California is part of their coalition and endorses the information contained in the flyer."

On August 8th 2025, the League of Women Voters of California issued the following statement from Deputy Director Dora Rose in response to California’s proposed mid-cycle redistricting: 

League of Women Voters of the United States CEO Celina Stewart, Esq., issued the following statement in response to states considering mid-cycle redistricting:

"The League of Women Voters does not support a tit-for-tat approach to redistricting. State legislatures redrawing their maps mid-cycle reflects political gamesmanship that erodes public trust in our democracy. Redistricting must be fair, transparent, and rooted in the voices of voters — not partisan retaliation.