League of Women Voters of Santa Cruz County

05/02/2026

A group of individual voters and of voting rights organizations filed an emergency motion to block Governor Jeff Landry and Secretary of State Nancy Landry’s suspension of the state’s congressional primary election after voting has already begun statewide

05/02/2026

05/02/2026

04/28/2026

Our monthly board meetings are on the third Tuesday of the month, 6:00–8:00 pm, at our VWC Office at the Highlands Park Senior Center in Ben Lomond.

11/21/2025

Join the League for our program on Saturday, November 22:

CHANGING TIDES IN EDUCATION
Featuring Dr. Faris Sabbah, County Superintendent of Schools

Saturday, November 22, 2025
10:15 a.m. – noon
Aptos Public Library, 2695 Soquel Drive, Aptos

Dr. Sabbah will give an update on the state of our local schools and discuss the effects of current legislation and funding changes are affecting our local schools. He will also clarify the important role played by the County Office of Education in supporting our county schools.

For more information and background on Dr. Sabbah, check out the article on his background in the most recent November VOTER newsletter at lwvscc.org. Co-sponsored with the Santa Cruz County chapter of the AAUW.

09/06/2025

Are you prepared for the November 4, 2025 statewide special election? Start by knowing your rights as a voter.

Every eligible voter has the right to participate in elections without facing discrimination or intimidation. By empowering individuals with knowledge about their rights, we seek to ensure that all voices are heard and that every vote counts, fostering a more inclusive and democratic electoral proce...

09/03/2025

SJR 1 (Wiener), sponsored by the League of Women Voters of California, would rescind all of California’s prior calls for an Article V Constitutional Convention. In today’s political climate, where extremist forces are actively seeking to undermine democracy, California’s open calls for a convention offer a direct pathway to chaos. California has seven open calls on the books, each one an open invitation to dismantle the Constitution. SJR 1 is our chance to close that door before it’s too late. Act Now! bit.ly/SJR1YES

09/03/2025

The League of Women Voters of California will not take a position on Proposition 50.

Early in the process, before ballot language was written, we issued statements opposing mid-cycle redistricting, and while California’s process differs from other states, we recognize the importance of staying aligned with our national League and other state Leagues.

Our policy on maps is clear: the people most affected, especially communities of color who are often underrepresented, should decide if those maps are fair, and we will defer to our partners.

Trump is using common tactics of an aspiring dictator. Divide opposition, force people against each other, sow distrust. A well-worn tactic is scapegoating women. In recent weeks, LWVC has received thousands of misogynistic, hate-filled emails. The League has always spoken truth, fought voter suppression, and stood as allies for racial justice and democracy. Forged in struggle, we will not allow ourselves to be used as a scapegoat.

Authoritarianism is the enemy, not the League of Women Voters of California.

Now it is time for the voters to decide. Special elections often see low and unrepresentative turnout, so the League of Women Voters of California Education Fund will work to ensure the full diversity of California voters participate on November 4, 2025, with access to trusted, unbiased information.

Read our full statement at https://buff.ly/SoqlKQ0

08/22/2025

You may have received a mailer from “Protect Voters First” about the redistricting ballot initiative this November. By naming our organization and quoting Gloria Chun Hoo, the mailer wrongly implies that the League of Women Voters of California is part of their coalition and endorses the information contained in the flyer.

This implication is not correct—we are not part of that coalition. The League of Women Voters of California did not authorize this action.

You may have received a mailer from "Protect Voters First" about the redistricting ballot initiative this November. The League of Women Voters of California did not authorize this action.

08/13/2025

This free event in Watsonville put on by the American Association of University Women is free and open to all.