Commission Goal: Honoring the Spirit of the Voters FIRST Act
We believe that the Voting Rights Act should be used as a floor, not a ceiling, for creating districts.
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Concerns Regarding Poor Oversight of Fracking
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…
Types of Elections
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…
Voting by Mail
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…
Voting in the Primary Election
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…
Vote
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: Principles & Vision
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…
Recommendation on Prop 50 (2016)
Proposition 50 would give the Legislature clear authority to discipline Senators or Assembly Members by suspending them without pay. Lawmakers should be able to hold their own colleagues accountable if they breach the public’s trust. This commonsense measure was placed on the ballot with strong bipartisan support.
Monthly Highlights for August 2025
August proved to be a busy month for the League of Women Voters of California. Read on to find out what's kept us so busy.
Suzanne Stassevitch
Suzanne has represented the League of Women Voters in a variety...