Summer doldrums? Not so much...
Who says summer is slow! The last few weeks have been very busy for our League of Women Voters...
Register to vote and see information on upcoming elections
Learn about your elected officials, LEAGUE community education programs and our public statements
Join us at upcoming LEAGUE events in
San Jose and Santa Clara
Contact the LEAGUE to schedule Voter Registration Events, Moderators for Forums and other services
At the June 2022 Convention, delegates from more than 700 Leagues throughout the U.S. discussed and approved program actions and updates to positions on these issues:
Election of the President by popular vote
Passage of the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA)
Criminal Justice System – just, effective, equitable, transparent
Digital Equity – high-speed affordable internet access for all
Health Care – expanding delivery options
See all of the public policy positions held by LWV United States in Impact on Issues.
Build a Welcoming San Jose though Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging. 60% of children in San Jose have at least one immigrant parent. Learn about the Welcoming San Jose Plan from Zulma Maciel, Director of the Office of Racial Equity at our August 18 Lunch with League.
New district boundaries are drawn using 2020 census data. You may be in new districts for the June election. See Redistricting in Santa Clara County especially the address lookup.
Read our most recent newsletter: The VOTER
See a list of all local public agencies that make decisions about the quality of life and future in San Jose, Santa Clara, Milpitas, Morgan Hill, and Gilroy. Use it to monitor policies and issues.
Our local Program Priorities for this year are:
Climate Change/Natural Resources
Affordable Housing and Homelessness
Effect of Money on Politics
City Governance
Public Education System
Please consider working with us on these important issues. Contact us to learn more about our work.
The League is gearing up its Voter Service activities in preparation for the upcoming election.
WE NEED VOLUNTEERS who are interested in:
Voter registration
Candidate Forums
Voter’s Edge online resource
Pros & Cons on ballot measures
Election observers