Announcements

January 17, 2012 - 2:25pm
The League has published a guide explaining some of the major changes coming to the election process in 2012: "The Rules Have Changed: Elections 2012." This printable PDF summarizes changes due to redistricting, the Top Two Primary system, and...
December 27, 2011 - 9:19pm
This December, the California Secretary of State announced the certification of a new political party, the first since 1995. With the qualification of the Americans Elect Party there will be seven parties appearing on California's ballots in 2012....
December 7, 2011 - 1:08pm
How are state and local finances intertwined? How are services to local counties, cities and special districts financed?  On our new Issue page, State and Local Finances, learn about the policies that govern taxes, revenue, and services to...
December 3, 2011 - 9:17pm
Registration is now open for these February Regional Meetings. We strongly encourage League members involved in voter education and registration drives to attend. The LWV Orange County Inter-League Organization is hosting the Southern California...
October 12, 2011 - 9:29am
The California Secretary of State has posted the Presidential Primary election calendar. Are you ready? Please see this link for information regarding the June 5, 2012 Presidential Primary. Voter Service will be closely watching the 1/26/12 deadline...
November 3, 2010 - 12:58pm
Voters expanded the role of the Citizens Redistricting Commission to include drawing congressional boundaries with the passage of Proposition 20 . Proposition 20 removes the responsibility of drawing congressional district boundaries from the...
May 10, 2010 - 1:28pm
View the Supertindent of Public Instruction Candidates Forum moderated by LWVCEF President Janis R. Hirohama held at the California State PTA Convention on Friday, April 30, 2010. This forum features candidates Larry Aceves, Diane Lenning, Gloria...
January 20, 2011 - 9:03pm
In early February, the Citizens Redistricting Commission may hold their first Public Outreach meetings to solicit public input specifically about redistricting. Commission meetings are being held in Claremont, California February 10-13, 2011. ...
November 17, 2011 - 12:44pm
The Citizens Redistricting Commission has submitted the new district maps for four California counties covered by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act to the U.S. Department of Justice for preclearance. You can view the document on the commission's...
November 8, 2011 - 10:16am
SmartVoter.org: Last Minute Voting Help!  Don't let anything stop you from voting -- our democracy needs YOU! Not sure if your polling place moved? Can't decide which candidate you should pick for city council, school board or judge? Need to...