Good afternoon. My name is Lola Acosta, President of the League of Women Voters of Sacramento County. Today, I am representing the League of Women Voters of California in support of Assembly Bill 30, allowing 17 year olds to preregister…
Sacramento, CA – Over 200 delegates representing the League of Women Voters will gather in Ventura for their Biennial Convention – “Grow the Future”. It will take place May 12-15 at the Crowne Plaza Ventura Beach. Hundreds of members throughout…
Voters won’t see any television commercials about Proposition 40, no one is campaigning against it, and the higher-profile issues on the November ballot certainly will outspend and outshine it. But the last on the list of 11 initiatives put…
May 3, 2011 Citizens Redistricting Commission1130 K Street, Suite 101Sacramento, CA 95814 Re: Commission Goal: Honoring the Spirit of the Voters FIRST Act Members of the Citizens Redistricting Commission: The League of Women Voters was born out of a long…
Regulation of fracking (hydraulic fracturing in oil and gas production) must ensure that public health, safety and the environment are protected by disclosure and oversight. Read our letter to DOGGR, the state Division of Oil, Gas & Geothermal Resources, in…
What types of elections are there? There are three basic types — primary, general, and local. In addition, “special elections” can be called which are limited to one specific purpose, e.g., filling a vacancy. What is a primary election? There…
On this page: How to vote by mail Status of your Vote-By-Mail ballot Where’s My Ballot? California Late Vote-By-Mail Ballot Application Military & overseas Vote-By-Mail voting How to Vote by Mail Any registered voter may vote using a vote-by-mail ballot…
In our Voter Service role, we present unbiased, nonpartisan information about elections, the voting process, and issues on the ballot. Being registered with a political party will make a difference when you vote in a Presidential primary election, but in California…
Why it Matters Voting impacts every area of our lives, from health care to jobs to racial justice. When we vote, we’re choosing the people and the laws that shape the direction of our communities. Using our power and voting…
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Policy Discrimination or harassment of any kind will not be accepted within the League, including but not limited to race, socio-economic status, age, ability status, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, or marital status. The…