Issue Type Government

Position on Initiative and Referendum

Making Democracy Work

Position in Brief: Support citizens’ right of direct legislation through the initiative and referendum process. Details: The title and summary should be written by an impartial and nonpartisan offical authority, such as the Legislative Analyst’s Office (for statewide meaures). In…

Electoral Process

We advocate at the state and local level to promote representative outcomes through majority-win election methods, and for election procedures that encourage voter turnout - especially among underrepresented communities.

Voting Rights

The League of Women Voters has been fighting for voting rights for a hundred years. In California, we have spearheaded cutting-edge reforms to make voting more accessible, convenient, and fair.

Initiative and Referendum

The LWVC just completed an update study of the initiative and referendum process in California. As a result of the study, the League adopted an updated position.
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