Be Informed Before November 4 Special Election

Pros and Cons Presentations by Pete Stahl

Join the League for an unbiased review of the ballot measures where our League's Pete Stahl summarizes each measure and discusses the pros and cons. The audience will have an opportunity to ask questions.

Tuesday, October 14, 7:00 - 8:00 pm over Zoom

Click here to see You Tube video of the event.

Sunday, October 19, 4:30 - 5:30 pm in-person

Seating limited to 20 people

Los Altos Library, Teen Room

13 S San Antonio Rd, Los Altos

Twenty Days Before Special Election November 2025

Vote Early!

• Mon, Oct 20  Last day to register or re-register to vote - on line or by paper form
• Sat, Oct 25    Early in-person voting begins (same-day registration available)
• 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 

Rally with the League to Defend Democracy at 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!

A Few Days Left to Write Postcards to Voters!

 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 20, 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! Join LWV members to see the acclaimed Tony Award®-winning musical 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.

 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. The first four are recorded. Sign up for the final webinar.

• 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

Three Signed Bills to be Proud Of

Governor Newsom has signed League-sponsored bill SB 42 (Umberg) - the California Fair Elections Act! This sends the measure to the November 2026 ballot, giving voters the power to decide whether to lift the ban on public financing of campaigns and reduce the influence of money in politics. 

The governor also signed AB 260 (Aguiar-Curry) which protects access to medication abortion, ensuring that patients, providers, and facilities can continue to provide safe, legal, and accessible reproductive healthcare.

He signed SJR-1 (Wiener) which rescinds all of California’s prior calls for a Constitutional Convention, closing the door on a process that could have put the Constitution at risk, has passed and is on its way to the federal government to be officially tallied.

Keep an eye out for the 2025 Advocacy Wrap Up in the LWVC’s annual November Democracy Works Newsletter. You can also see information on all bills by viewing our LWVC Bill Status Report. Please also subscribe to LWVC action alerts! That’s how to make your voice heard by legislators on bills advocated for by LWVC.