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League of Women Voters of California @lwvc.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

The 2026 CA General Election is Nov 3! 🗳️ Swipe through our guide to make your voting plan! Find some of the links below: 🔗 cavotes.org/get-registered 🔗 cavotes.org/get-informed 🔗 cavotes.org/go-vote 🔗 866ourvote.org 🔗 bit.ly/casos-vh 🔗 bit.ly/casos-coe

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League of Women Voters of California @lwvc.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

This legislative session, advocacy turned into action. Gov. Gavin Newsom signed 43 of the 46 League-supported bills into law, including 11 of our top 12 priority bills! Learn more about our priority bills and legislative impacts at lwvc.org/legislative-victories-california-2026 🔗 #LWVC #CAleg

League of Women Voters of California announcement that in the 2025–2026 legislative session Governor Gavin Newsom signed 43 of 46 League-supported bills—including 11 of 12 top priorities—shown as a list of bill numbers mostly stamped "SIGNED" in green with AB 1116 stamped "VETOED".

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League of Women Voters of California @lwvc.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Public financing of elections has helped people-powered candidates like Zohran Mamdani score upset election wins against Big Money. California can join the 14 states and 26 cities that have public financing by voting YES on Prop 4 by November 3. Watch. For more about Prop 4: CAFairElections.org

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Could This Ballot Measure Beat Big Money?

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League of Women Voters of California @lwvc.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Send your letter to the Governor! 📣 Tomorrow, Sept. 30, is the Governor’s deadline to sign any bills still on his desk, and we need your help to get a couple of the bills we support over the finish line. Swipe to read about these bills and visit lwvc.org/actions to take action now! #SB1414 #AB2599

League of Women Voters of California urges Governor Newsom to sign SB 1414, authored by Senator Eloise Gómez Reyes, creating an Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission in San Bernardino County to draw supervisorial districts and promote fair maps, transparency, and public participation.

League of Women Voters of California urging Governor Newsom to sign AB 2599, authored by Assemblymember Isaac Bryan, to shed light on California businesses' historic ties to slavery and promote public acknowledgement, accountability, and the start of healing.

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League of Women Voters of California @lwvc.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Win for Democracy! ⚖️ The California Supreme Court orders Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco to immediately return hundreds of thousands of unlawfully seized ballots, protecting the integrity of the election process and the freedom to vote. Read more at lwvc.org/win-democrac....

Statement from the League of Women Voters of California praising a court ruling that elections must be administered by trained officials to ensure clear rules, transparency, trust, and the protection of the freedom to vote.

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League of Women Voters of California @lwvc.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

"Prop 39 could prevent eligible citizens, including members of the Indian, Vietnamese, and Latino communities, from having their votes counted." Strict voting requirements impact us all. Read the full report from San José Spotlight: bit.ly/SJS-LWVC. #LWVC #Prop39 #VoterID #VoterAccess

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State ballot measure could set strict voting requirements - San José Spotlight

California Proposition 39 — the Voter Identification, Citizenship Verification, and Registered Voter List Administration Initiative — would require additional identification to vote in future…

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League of Women Voters of California @lwvc.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

“The legislation strengthens our ability to fight voter suppression, vote dilution, and discrimination, while protecting and expanding language access. By signing it into law, Governor Newsom makes it clear that California will not allow hard won voting rights to be erased."

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League of Women Voters of California @lwvc.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

"At a time when federal voting rights protections are being stripped away, Senator Sabrina Cervantes had the vision to author the California Voting Rights Act of 2026.”

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League of Women Voters of California @lwvc.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

"People marched, bled, and died for the right to vote and for the promise of equal political voice. Those rights were won through generations of struggle against discrimination, and they can never be taken for granted," said Dora Rose, Deputy Director of the League of Women Voters of California.

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League of Women Voters of California @lwvc.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

📢 Victory! The CVRA of 2026, sponsored by the League of Women Voters of California, has been signed by Governor Gavin Newsom! cademocracypartnership.org/news/as-federal-attacks-on-democracy-growgovernor-newsom-signs-nation-leading-voter-protections-into-law

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League of Women Voters of California @lwvc.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

🙌🏽 As attacks on democracy escalate across the country, California has the chance to fight back. But we need @governor.ca.gov's help. Governor Newsom, please sign the CVRA of 2026 into law. California voters are relying on you to protect their vote and the future of our democracy. #VotingRights

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League of Women Voters of California @lwvc.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Mail-in voting is here to stay for November! 🗳️ A recent Supreme Court ruling ensures California voters can continue using vote-by-mail options. Read or watch the full story covered by ABC10: bit.ly/ABC10-LWVC. #LWVC #MailInVoting #VotingRights

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League of Women Voters of California @lwvc.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

SB 423, the Detention Facility Transparency Act, authored by @senatorgonzalez.bsky.social, would require public agencies to release more records showing what happens inside CA's private immigration detention facilities. Help us call on Gov Newsom to SIGN SB 423! Take action now: bit.ly/dfta423

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League of Women Voters of California @lwvc.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

It's #NationalVoterRegistrationDay! Looking to celebrate? Check your registration and get family members and friends to do the same. Whether you're a first-time voter or a long-time voter, checking our voter registration is one easy yet powerful way to ensure our voices are heard November 3rd. #VOTE

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League of Women Voters of California @lwvc.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

The fight for fair representation in San Bernardino County is at the finish line, but we need your help to get it signed into law! Urge Gov Newsom to sign SB 1414 into law and give SB County residents a true voice in their democracy. 🔗 Visit gov.ca.gov/contact to send a message to Gov Newsom now!

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League of Women Voters of California @lwvc.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

We’re standing up against Prop 39. ✊ The League joined forces with community leaders, labor unions, and civil rights advocates in Little Tokyo to speak out ahead of the November election. Catch the full coverage: lwvc.org/news/mentions #LWVC #Prop39 #Election2026 #LWVCInTheNews

League of Women Voters of California announcement opposing Proposition 39 ahead of the November election, with headline "Pushback Against Prop 39," an inset photo of a marked ballot and pen, and a prompt to view the full report at lwvc.org/news/mentions.

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League of Women Voters of California @lwvc.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Vote by mail, drop box, early in-person, or Election Day - your vote counts either way. Our Executive Director Jenny Farrell reminds California voters to stay calm, stay informed, and don't forget to vote by Nov. 3rd. 🗳️ Watch the full segment from ABC10: youtu.be/xH8mIXBajs8.

LWVC graphic urging California voters not to panic about vote-by-mail, showing mail-in ballot envelopes, an American flag and "VOTE" pins, with headline: "California voters urged not to panic over vote-by-mail uncertainty."

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League of Women Voters of California @lwvc.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Ever wonder who supports each proposition and what the long-term effects will be? Don't rely on 30-second soundbites and TV ads. For a nonpartisan, unbiased explanation of every statewide measure, visit cavotes.org/pros-cons and be an informed voter this election. #ProsCons #LWVCEF #CaVotes

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League of Women Voters of California @lwvc.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

The Easy Voter Guide for the Nov 3rd Election is officially available for download in 5 languages: English, Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese, and Korean! 📑 👉 Download your free guide now at EasyVoterGuide.org. #EasyVoterGuide #YourVoteYourVoice #CAVotes

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League of Women Voters of California @lwvc.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

🚨 ACTION ALERT: We need your voice to protect democracy in California! The CVRA of 2026 is our opportunity to fight back, safeguard voters of color, and strengthen voting rights across our state. But to make it law, we need Governor Newsom to sign it. Take action right now: 👉️ bit.ly/4zYgxtv

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League of Women Voters of California @lwvc.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

60 days until Election Day! 🗳️ Start preparing today: ℹ️ Nonpartisan voter guides & all things voting: CaVotes.org 📋 Official ballot recommendations: LWVC.org/ballot-recs 🔎 Register now or check registration status: RegisterToVote.ca.gov #EmpoweringVoters #CaliforniaVotes #Election2026 #VoteReady

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League of Women Voters of California @lwvc.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

The agenda is officially live for the California Democracy Summit 2026, hosted by the Center for Inclusive Democracy. Explore the schedule, check out current speakers, and lock in your in-person or virtual registration! www.cidus.org/california-d... #CADemocracySummit2026 #CivicEngagement

Promotional graphic for the California Democracy Summit 2026: Achieving a Multiracial Democracy, announcing "Summit agenda is now up!" and directing viewers to view the full agenda and speaker list online, with more speakers to be announced.

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League of Women Voters of California @lwvc.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Want a version to take to the polls? Download Vote With the League in the format that fits your voting style: ⚡ Quick Start Guide: A rapid, 2-page summary. 📄 Standard Guide: The essential breakdown. 📚 Full Toolkit: Deep-dive analysis. Get yours at lwvc.org/vote-with-league.

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Vote with the League

We can help you decide how to vote on the November ballot measures. After comprehensive analysis, we offer these trusted recommendations. Vote with the League!

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League of Women Voters of California @lwvc.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

LWVC has reviewed every statewide proposition on the ballot and made recommendations based on League positions developed through study and member consensus. YES: Props 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 NEUTRAL: Prop 40 NO: Props 37, 38, 39, 41, 42, 43, 44 & 45 Read the full analysis: lwvc.org/ballot-recs

League of Women Voters of California statewide ballot recommendations for Nov 3, 2026: Vote with the League — PROP 1–5: YES (green); PROP 37–39 and 41–45: NO (red); PROP 40: NEUTRAL (yellow).

League of Women Voters of California recommends YES on Propositions 1–5, listing: veterans and affordable housing bonds; a larger rainy‑day fund; continued current tax rates on highest incomes; public campaign financing; and reforms to statewide recall elections.

League of Women Voters of California ballot recommendations: NO on Prop 37 (opposes $25B homebuyer loan program), NO on Prop 38 (opposes $8.4B borrowing for immunology research), NO on Prop 39 (opposes voter ID), NEUTRAL on Prop 40 (one-time billionaire wealth tax).

Ballot guide from the League of Women Voters of California urging NO on Propositions 41–45, listing one-line reasons for each: restricts new state tax spending; bans new personal property taxes; requires two‑thirds for local special taxes; mandates clinic spending; fast‑tracks environmental review.

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League of Women Voters of California @lwvc.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

🚨The CA Assembly just passed the #CVRA2026, advancing this landmark legislation to the Governor’s Desk! 🎉🙌 These bills will expand voting access and create new protections against voter discrimination. And a special thanks to @SenatorCervantes.bsky.social, author of #SB1164 and #SB1360!

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League of Women Voters of California @lwvc.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

The fight for equality started long before today, and it continues through every vote we cast and every community effort we support. On #WomensEqualityDay, we celebrate the power of persistent advocacy and champion full participation in our democracy. When women lead, communities thrive.

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League of Women Voters of California @lwvc.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

Take Action with LWVC! 🗳️✨ We need your voice to strengthen democracy, hold institutions accountable, and ensure fair representation across California. 👉 Make your voice heard! Visit lwvc.org/action-alerts to stand with the League. #LWVC #GrassrootsAction #ProtectDemocracy #VotingRights

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League of Women Voters of California @lwvc.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Join us for the California Democracy Summit 2026! 🗳️✨ We’re bringing together nonpartisan experts, community leaders, and advocates to tackle key challenges and build a more inclusive, multiracial democracy for all Californians. 🔗 Head over to the CID website for more! www.cidus.org/california-d...

California Democracy Summit 2026 — "Achieving a Multiracial Democracy"; event poster listing Sept 14, 2026, 9:00am–3:00pm PT in Sacramento, showing raised multiracial hands and noting it's hosted by the Center for Inclusive Democracy.

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League of Women Voters of California @lwvc.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

Want nonpartisan voter resources for your community? Order your own printed copies of the Easy Voter Guide! It's available in English, Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese, & Korean. ☑️ Clear & simple ☑️ Multilingual ☑️ 100% nonpartisan 📦 Order yours today: easyvoterguide.org! #EasyVoterGuide #LWVC #LWVCEF

Promotional poster encouraging communities to order the Easy Voter Guide — multilingual election guides written in five languages — featuring a starburst reading "ORDERING AVAILABLE NOW!", the call-to-action "Order Now for your Community!", website easyvoterguide.org, from the League of Women Voters of California Education Fund.

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League of Women Voters of California @lwvc.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

We're on the air! 🎙 Our Executive Director Jenny Farrell chatted with @KPFA 94.1 about Prop 39. Give it a listen over at bit.ly/3p9ca (Jenny's interview kicks off at 49:00). #Prop39 #2026GeneralElection #CaliforniaElections #VoterIDInitiative

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League of Women Voters of California @lwvc.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Looking to give back and earn extra cash? 💵🗳️ Registered CA voters and eligible high schoolers (16+) can become election heroes by serving as poll workers! Help your community, build your resume, and see democracy in action. Sign up: pollworker.sos.ca.gov 🦸‍♂️ #ElectionHero #PollWorker #LWV

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League of Women Voters of California @lwvc.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

We were in Sacramento this week with the California Democracy Partnership meeting with #CALeg to fight attacks on free & fair elections. Californians overwhelmingly support the California Voting Rights Act to strengthen our democracy. Thank you, Sen. Cervantes, for authoring this vital legislation!

Lobby Day collage promoting the California Voting Rights Act of 2026: a stylized ballot box labeled California Voting Rights Act of 2026, a group of advocates holding signs in a park, and the California State Capitol, presented by League of Women Voters and California Democracy Partnership.

League of Women Voters of California volunteers at Lobby Day advocating for the California Voting Rights Act of 2026; tabling outdoors, meeting Assemblymember Mia Bonta, wearing "Fight for Democracy" shirts and displaying a "Don't let democracy crumble" cookie.

Collage showing League of Women Voters of California volunteers at the "California Voting Rights Act of 2026 Lobby Day" holding advocacy signs, meeting with legislators, and wearing "Fight for Democracy" shirts to promote voting rights.

Advocates at the California Voting Rights Act 2026 Lobby Day posing in small groups, meeting officials and holding "Fight for Democracy" signs in a taped-photo collage for the League of Women Voters of California.

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League of Women Voters of California @lwvc.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Prop 39 is on the ballot this November. Learn what's at stake for California in the national voter ID debate from our Executive Director Jenny Farrell. Read the full article: bit.ly/4chaupx. Join us in the fight at NoOnProp39.com. #LWVC #VotingRights #Prop39 #VoterID #VoterIDInitiative

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LWVC IN THE NEWS

PROPOSITION 39 PUTS CALIFORNIA AT THE CENTER OF THE NATIONAL VOTER ID DEBATE

"Prop 39 is part of President Trump's voter suppression agenda designed to make voting more difficult, undermine confidence in our elections, and narrow who gets to participate in our democracy."

- LWVC Executive Director Jenny Farrell

LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS
OF CALIFORNIA

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League of Women Voters of California @lwvc.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Get fired up for voting rights! 🔥 Join democracy defenders from across the country for a special online pep rally. Register at bit.ly/lwvpeprally and help us unite and rise together! #DefendDemocracy #VotingRights #UniteAndRise #LWV

DON'T MISS OUT!
VOTING RIGHTS PEP RALLY
LWV LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS
UNITE & RISE
Attend Online: bit.ly/lwvpeprally
Aug 6, 2026
12-1:30pm PT
Join democracy defenders across the country & get fired up for action!
JOIN US!
August 6th | 12pm PT
LWV LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS

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League of Women Voters of California @lwvc.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Voting is our power. When voters are informed and engaged, our democracy thrives. At LWVC, we work every day to envision a democracy where every person has the desire, the right, and the knowledge to participate. Want to help empower voters right in your neighborhood? Head to lwvc.org/join today.

EMPOWERING VOTERS. DEFENDING DEMOCRACY.

VOTING IS OUR POWER

WE'RE HERE TO HELP YOU USE IT WITH
CONFIDENCE.

LWV | LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS
OF CALIFORNIA

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League of Women Voters of California @lwvc.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Today we launch the campaign to defeat Prop 39, with the League of Women Voters of California helping lead the fight against this Trump-inspired power grab dressed up as election security. Our elections are already secure. Prop 39 just adds risk. Vote NO on 39. NOonProp39.com

LWV LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF CALIFORNIA

STOP TRUMP-INSPIRED POWER GRAB

NoOnProp39.com

🔐 Makes identity theft easier by putting ID
numbers on mail ballot envelopes
❌ One wrong digit flags a valid ballot for rejection
⏳ Longer lines at the polls, slower counts
🎯 Hits hardest on seniors, students, disabled voters, and anyone who changed their name
💵 A modern poll tax, plus hundreds of millions in taxpayer costs

VOTE NO ON PROP 39

Californians for Voting Rights, sponsored by California Donor Table & ACLU of Northern California. Committee's Top Funders: ACLU of Northern California, California Donor Table

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League of Women Voters of California @lwvc.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

California’s privately-run immigration detention centers hold thousands of people on any given day. Journalists are working tirelessly to cover this story. SB 423 will help keep the public informed on what’s going on inside. Read the LWVC's letter of support: bit.ly/SB-423.

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LWVC Letter of Support for SB 423

The League of Women Voters of California writes in strong support of your bill, SB 423 (Gonzalez), the Detention Facility Transparency Act.

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League of Women Voters of California @lwvc.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

Real patriotism requires participation. 🇺🇸 This #July4th, we're honoring our nation by fighting for its future. Democracy isn't a spectator sport, so if you care about it, protect it. Get involved, get registered, and stay loud. #IndependenceDay #LeagueOfWomenVoters #CivicDuty #ProtectTheVote

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League of Women Voters of California @lwvc.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

"A slow count is not a sign that the system is broken; it’s a sign that it’s careful." Our Deputy Director Dora Rose recently highlighted how we're state-proofing CA's elections against unprecedented attacks. Hear her excellent summary of the voting rights landscape: bit.ly/dorarose #VotingRights

“A slow count is not a sign the system is broken; it's a sign that it's careful.” Promotional graphic titled "Securing the Right to Vote: Election Protection Strategies" showing a smiling woman labeled Deputy Director, a call to watch a keynote via short link, and two organizational logos.

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League of Women Voters of California @lwvc.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

California’s death row is the largest in the U.S., with 560 lives on the line. Universal clemency would save lives and force CA to confront a broken, inequitable system. Stand with us. Ask Gov. Newsom to choose mercy and commute all death sentences: bit.ly/LWV560 🗳️ #GovNewsom #CADeathRow #Clemency

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League of Women Voters of California @lwvc.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

The CA Voting Rights Act of 2026 (SB 1164) by @CaSenateDems @Cervantes4CA & #CADemocracyPartnership advanced out of Asm. Judiciary! The #CaLeg #CVRA2026 will: ✔️ Challenge discriminatory practices ✔️ Combat voter suppression ✔️ Expand language access More: lwvc.org/finalsb1164

Landmark Voting Rights Bill
Advances out of Assembly Judiciary
Committee!
The CA Voting Rights Act of 2026 will:

Add more oversight where discrimination
has occurred

Make it easier to challenge voter
suppression

Expand language access

Ensure faster fixes to unfair districts

Create stronger protections for voters

CALIFORNIA DEMOCRACY PARTNERSHIP

CALIFORNIA DEMOCRACY PARTNERSHIP

California's democracy is strongest when every voter has an equal opportunity to
make their voice heard and this legislation ensures that principle remains protected for generations to come.

Senator Sabrina Cervantes, Riverside

CALIFORNIA
DEMOCRACY
PARTNERSHIP

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The CVRA of 2026 is California's
opportunity to fight back and ensure
California's voters are protected
despite the changing federal
landscape. We are thankful to
Senator Cervantes for authoring this
legislation and to her colleagues in
the legislature who continue to stand
with California voters.

Julia A. Gomez
ACLU Southern California

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League of Women Voters of California @lwvc.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

The coverage — Sac Bee: bit.ly/49WAsh6 NYT: bit.ly/4xm311H ABC10: bit.ly/3PVW2vy California's elections belong to California voters. We intend to keep it that way.

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League of Women Voters of California @lwvc.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

They don't have the facts, so they're manufacturing fear. We're doing something about it. Yesterday LWVC stood with Sen. Umberg (@senatorumberg.bsky.social) & CA Common Cause's ED Darius Kemp at the Capitol backing SB 884: fed agents out of polls, more drop boxes, every legal vote counted.

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League of Women Voters of California @lwvc.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

"A slow count is not a sign that something is wrong. In fact, it's a sign that things are going the right way." — our Deputy Director Dora Rose in today's New York Times, setting the record straight on California's elections 🧵

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League of Women Voters of California @lwvc.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Know that election officials follow strict safeguards to ensure every ballot is accurately counted. 🗳️ This process takes time, so please be patient! ⏳ Learn more by watching this video series from the U.S. Election Assistance Commission: bit.ly/ballotcounts. #ElectionResults #YourVoteMatters #LWVC

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League of Women Voters of California @lwvc.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

You have the right to vote if you're in line before the polls close at 8pm! To report any issues, please report them to a poll worker or call the nonpartisan Election Protection hotline at 866-OUR-VOTE. If you are in line, STAY IN LINE! 🗳️ Check out the full Voter Bill of Rights here: bit.ly/CA-VBR

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League of Women Voters of California @lwvc.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

¿Tienes preguntas sobre votar? como: ❔️ ¿Dónde está mi lugar de votación? ❔️ ¿Dónde puedo depositar mi boleta? ❔️ ¿Tengo que votar por todo en mi boleta? 📲 ¡Llámanos gratis al (888) 870-VOTE para ayuda en ingles y español!

¿Tienes preguntas sobre votar?
¡Llámanos! (888) 870-VOTE (888-870-8683)
LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF CALIFORNIA

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League of Women Voters of California @lwvc.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Got question about voting, like: ❔️ Where's my polling place? ❔️ Where can I drop off my ballot? ❔️ Do I need to vote for everything on my ballot? 📲 Call us toll free at (888) 870-VOTE for help!

Do you have questions about voting?
Call us for help! 888-870-VOTE (888-870-8683)
LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF CALIFORNIA

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League of Women Voters of California @lwvc.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Election Day is officially here! Your voice is powerful, and your vote matters.

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