Voter Timeline for Special Election November 2025

• Mon, Oct 6     Counties begin mailing ballots
• Tue, Oct 7      Ballot drop-off locations open
• Mon, Oct 20  Last day to register to vote (same-day registration available)
• Sat, Oct 25    Early in-person voting begins
• Tue, Nov 4     Election Day 
  • Mailed ballots must be postmarked on or before Election Day 
  • Ballot drop-off locations close at 8pm
• Wed, Nov 12 Deadline for ballots to be received at SCC Registrar of Voters

California Secretary of State Official Election Information

sos.ca.gov/elections 

Be Informed Before November 4 Special Election

Assessor Candidate Forum

• In person Candidate Forum for Santa Clara County Assessor, organized by LWV County Council. 
• Tuesday, October 7, 7 pm
• Quinlan Community Center, 10185 N Stelling Rd, Cupertino, CA 95014
• Register here.

Three Pro/Con Forums for Proposition 50 and Measure A

• Tuesday, October 7, 8:30, following Candidate Forum at Quinlan Community Center, 10185 N. Stelling Rd, Cupertino, CA 95014.
• Tuesday, October 14, 7 pm on Zoom with Pete Stahl. Register here.
• Sunday, October 19, 4:30 p.m. with Pete Stahl in the Teen Room, Los Altos Public Library, 13 S. San Antonio Rd, Los Altos, CA 94022. Space limited.

Rally with the League to Defend Democracy!

Welcome to the No Kings 2 Rally.

• October 18, 2025, from 12:00 to 2:00 pm.
• League members will gather at Gateway Park at Castro and El Camino Real. 
• Wear your League shirt, bring your pro-democracy sign, and bring your friends. All are welcome.
• Planning to attend? Let us know:  https://forms.gle/2dHA3y6F2oWBqWMp7

LWVUS is joining No Kings 2 as an official national partner on Saturday, October 18. On this day of mobilization LWV will join in solidarity with partners and stand up against hate and authoritarianism.

Make a Difference!

Write Postcards to Voters from Your Home!

 Help stop voter suppression and increase voter turnout. With non-partisan messages inform likely voters of their rights, like early voting and voting locations. 

 You can write a list to likely voters in Virginia's elections using postcards, addresses, a script and stamps we provide.  They must be mailed by October 20th, 2025.  

 Call (312) 545-5955 or email Elaine Borrelli  to arrange to pick up a packet now.

BEHIND EVERY POWERFUL WOMAN…

                       ARE MORE POWERFUL WOMEN

 Plan ahead to see direct from Broadway, the acclaimed Tony Award®-winning musical SUFFS about the brilliant, passionate, and funny American women who fought tirelessly for the right to vote. Created by Shaina Taub. Join LWV members to see “Suffs”.

• SUFFS: The Musical
  Saturday, October 25 at 7:30 PM
  Orpheum Theatre, San Francisco
• Promo code LWVLOSALTOS saves up to $5 on tickets
  
• Benefit: $10 from each ticket purchased with this code will go to the League of Women Voters of Los Altos & Mountain View

How to Purchase Tickets:

Online: https://www.broadwaysf.com/events/bsf-suffs-2025/orpheum-theatre/tickets/B19FBBFF-0FBD-4610-AA1F-C2BC91A83AE0/?pc=BAB05788-AE9D-440B-8FCE-F1E4637770A0 Promo code included within link.

Final Webinar for Democracy in Your Hands Series -

October 22, 2025

Our nation is in a constitutional crisis. Now more than ever, it's critical that League members have the tools they need to mobilize their communities to defend our democracy. To help Leagues prepare, LWV is facilitating five training opportunities, you can sign up for the three upcoming trainings and can watch recordings of the two which have already occurred.   

 The virtual training series includes five key topics, outlining how Leagues can activate and mobilize their communities in this rapidly changing political environment and make a lasting impact. Members are welcome to attend any of the following sessions, occurring through the summer and early fall.

• Jun. 18, 11am ET | Understanding Media Literacy: How to Stay Informed, Engaged, and in the Know (recorded)
• Jul. 23, 11am ET | Championing Issues That Matter Most to You (recorded)
• Aug. 20, 12:30pm ET | Understand the Three Branches of Government (recorded)
• Sept. 17, 11am ET | Working With Local Election Officials to Anchor Change (recorded)
• Oct. 22, 3:30pm ET | Building Coalitions to Amplify Action

Register now.

Defending democracy is demanding much of us in these times, but we are all in this together.

League of Women Voters of California Position on

Proposition 50

Vote by Mail ballots will come starting October 6. 

Be prepared. Click here to see the complete statement that explains our neutral position, provides context for that position, and shifts the focus to empowering California voters.

Early in the process, before the ballot language was written, we, along with several other good government groups, issued independent statements opposing mid-cycle redistricting. This was consistent with the League’s long-standing positions at both the state and national level. 

 Since then, and on the heels of Texas’ decision, California Governor Newsom and the legislature moved forward to do mid-cycle redistricting. The ballot measure language has been finalized.... LWVC recognizes the importance of staying aligned with our national League and also with state and local Leagues.... With these factors in mind, LWVC does not take a position on Proposition 50.