The League of Women Voters of California (LWVC) has been featured in numerous press outlets for our work on important issues. This page provides links to various appearances, articles, and mentions of the LWVC in the media. These appearances and articles highlight the LWVC’s efforts to create a more representative and democratic government through our work on voting rights, voter education, and advocacy for good government.

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Articles and Mentions

Pushback Against Prop 39 Ahead of Election (VIDEO)
By Lydia Pantazes | Spectrum News 1 (San Fernando Valley)
September 10, 2026

Black civil rights leaders mobilize to defend voting rights
By Solomon O. Smith (California Black Media) | Los Angeles WAVE Newspapers
September 8, 2026

California voters urged not to panic over vote-by-mail uncertainty (VIDEO)
‘Don’t let the uncertainty discourage you from voting’ | Voter access experts urge voters to stay the course amid challenges to mail-in voting (ARTICLE)
Becca Habegger | ABC10
September 8, 2026

California Civil Rights Leaders Urge Voters to Reject Confusion, Cast Ballots in November
By D.T. Carson | L.A. Focus Newspaper
September 4, 2026

California voting rights leaders fight mail-in voting restrictions targeting Black voters
By Kaleef Starks | Our Weekly Los Angeles
September 4, 2026

Coalition Warns USPS Rules Threaten Black Voters
By Robert J. Hansen | The Observer
September 3, 2026

California Black Civil Rights Leaders Mobilize to Defend Voting Rights
By Solomon O. Smith (California Black Media) | San Bernardino American News
September 1, 2026

California Leaders Tell Voters: Trump’s Mail Fight Doesn’t Stop Your Vote
By Fisher Jack | EURweb
August 31, 2026

Leaders Mobilize to Defend Voting Rights
By Kenneth Miller | South Bay Black Journal
August 31, 2026

LIVE | Civil rights leaders react to Trump mail-in voting order (VIDEO)
KCRA 3
August 28, 2026 (Livestream date)

Prop. 39 heads to California voters amid fight over voter ID, ballot title and voting access
By Paul Levikow | East County Magazine
August 26, 2026

California Justices Race to Weigh Ballot Fight Before Midterms
By Quinn Wilson | Bloomberg Law
August 21, 2026

Adam Mockler on Islamophobia Following El-Sayed’s Senate Nomination (LWVC Interview begins at 49:00)
Hosted by Teresa Wierzbianska and Scott Baba | 94.1 KPFA
August 13, 2026

On Your November Ballot: Prop 5 Would Reshape How California Conducts Recall Elections
By Austin Gage (California Black Media) | The Observer
August 13, 2026

On Your November Ballot: Proposition 39 Puts California at the Center of the National Voter ID Debate
By Edward Henderson (California Black Media) | The San Diego Voice & Viewpoint
August 5, 2026

California Lawmakers and Advocates Push Voter Protection Measures Ahead of November Election
By Antonio Ray Harvey (California Black Media) | The Observer
August 5, 2026

Trump defends election security claims in primetime address as critics challenge assertions
By Richard Allyn | CBS8
July 17, 2026

Trump seeks prime-time spotlight for election claims, sparking concerns he’ll intervene
By Justine McDaniel and Kevin Rector | Los Angeles Times
July 16, 2026

California Sen. Alex Padilla champions efforts to defeat proposed voter ID laws
By Haley Parsley | The Sacramento Bee
July 9, 2026

Courts Protect Mail-In Voting; Progressives Sweep Dem Primaries
Hosted by Teresa Wierzbianska and Scott Baba | 94.1 KPFA
July 2, 2026

Billionaires and unions clash as ballot withdrawal deadline draws near
By Evelyn Ronan | The Sacramento Bee
June 24, 2026

Voter ID: The Republicans’ Nonpartisan Issue in California?
By Cara Brown McCormick | Independent Voter News
June 17, 2026

Justice Dept. Pushes Limits of Its Power Over State Elections
By Devlin Barrett | New York Times
June 11, 2026

California Democrats propose election safeguards amid Trump criticism
By Jenny Huh | ABC10
June 11, 2026

State Sen. Umberg counters Trump fraud claim with election protection initiatives
By Evelyn Ronan | The Sacramento Bee
June 11, 2026

Defending democracy is voters’ top priority in California governor’s race, poll finds
By Edward Lempinen | UC Berkeley News
June 5, 2026

Gov. Newsom Signs Election Security Bill
By Bo Tefu and Antonio Ray Harvey | L.A. Focus Newspaper
June 4, 2026

California voting groups watching heated Shasta elections boss race
By David Benda | Redding Record Searchlight
June 1, 2026

Voters in Northern California’s Shasta County to consider an election reform measure. But is it illegal?
By Hailey Branson | Union-Bulletin
May 29, 2026

Lawsuit over Shasta’s contentious voter ID measure isn’t done yet
By Michele Chandler | Redding Record Searchlight
May 28, 2026

Shasta County voters to consider an election reform measure. But is it illegal?
By Hailey Branson-Potts | Los Angeles Times
May 28, 2026

Gavin Newsom signs bill, spurred by Chad Bianco, to block ballot seizures by law enforcement
By Matt Cohen | Democracy Docket
May 28, 2026

Even while courting moderates on voter ID, GOP leaders still push debunked fraud narrative
By Nadia Lathan | CalMatters
May 20, 2026

What a new voter ID initiative could mean for Voters this November
By Amairani Hernandez | Calo News
April 28, 2026

In Deep Blue California, a G.O.P.-Backed Voter ID Proposal Makes the Ballot
By Tim Balk | New York Times
April 25, 2026

California voters to decide on new voter ID, citizenship verification requirements in November
CBS8
April 24, 2026

Measure to force Californians to show ID at the polls qualifies for November ballot
By Bob Egelko | San Francisco Chronicle
April 24, 2026
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Voter ID controversy headed for California with initiative on November ballot
By Jenny Jarvie and Dakota Smith | Los Angeles Times
April 24, 2026
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A new bill would allow publicly financed campaigns in California
By Jackson Mills | Annenberg Media
April 24, 2026

California voter ID measure heads to November election
By Alan Riquelmy | Courthouse News Service
April 24, 2026

Election security debate heads to San Francisco following stop in LA
By Anna Albaryan | Spectrum News 1
April 9, 2026

At L.A. ‘shadow hearing’ on elections, House Democrats join experts to defend voting systems
By Kevin Rector | Los Angeles Times
April 7, 2026

Crowded California governor field faces voter engagement challenges
By Jenny Huh | ABC10
April 2, 2026

Study finds millions of Californians lack ID as voter ID debate grows
By Daniella Segura | USA Today
April 2, 2026

UCLA sues to stop Riverside County Sheriff’s election investigation
By Tom Wait, Matthew Rodriguez | CBS News
March 26, 2026

California Vote-By-Mail Faces Legal, Political Challenges From Trump Allies
By Guy Marzorati | KQED
March 26, 2026

Voter ID could be headed to the California ballot. Opponents plan to make it about Trump
By Nadia Lathan | CalMatters
March 10, 2026

Proposal to require Californians to show ID to vote could be on November ballot
By Leticia Juarez | ABC7 LA
March 2, 2026

Thousands of Riverside County residents back initiative to require IDs to vote
By City News Service and Jo Kwon | Spectrum News
March 2, 2026

Group behind California’s Voter ID initiative says they have enough signatures to get on Nov. ballot
CBS LA
March 2, 2026

Voter ID appears headed for California’s November ballot. What you should know
By Phil Willon | Los Angeles Times
March 2, 2026

Trump Administration Lawsuit Seeking California Voter Data Is Dismissed
By Neil Vigdor and Rylee Kirk | New York Times
January 15, 2026

Federal government has no right to California voters’ sensitive data, judge rules
By Jill Replogle | LAist
January 15, 2026