We are a nonpartisan, grassroots organization working to protect and expand voting rights and ensure everyone is represented in our democracy. We empower voters and defend democracy through advocacy, education, and litigation.
We are a nonpartisan, grassroots organization working to protect and expand voting rights and ensure everyone is represented in our democracy. We empower voters and defend democracy through advocacy, education, and litigation.
READ The Voter newsletter or this site to LEARN about our work and our events, many open to the public. Then JOIN US to empower voters and defend democracy.
San Mateo County’s Board of Supervisors will soon decide whether to place a Charter amendment on next fall’s ballot to create an Independent Redistricting Commission to draw Board of Supervisors district maps. This would promote fairness, transparency, and public trust by removing direct control from elected officials. Learn what’s at stake, what happens next, and how to take action.
Monday, May 11, 2026
5:00 to 6:00 pm on Zoom
Why insert the Electoral College into the process of choosing our highest office, where it takes away the right of each of us to have our votes counted equally? We can do better. Help the League pass a constitutional amendment to abolish the Electoral College and replace it with a national popular vote for President.
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
5:00 to 6:00 pm on Zoom
"American Identity in Crisis" by Kat Calvin examines how access to government-issued ID shapes civic participation and economic opportunity. An estimated 26 million American adults lack a government-issued ID, limiting their ability to vote and access housing, employment, healthcare, and financial services.
Tuesday, June 23 2026
7:00 to 8:00 pm on Zoom
Our Observer Corps gives members a structured way to stay informed and hold officials accountable.
Join us to learn more at our next meeting.
At LWV, we have a long and rich legacy of defending democracy.
Especially now, our collective effort determines how we move forward with an informed and engaged electorate. Join us in our work.
California’s elections are already secure—but a proposed Voter ID constitutional amendment would require government-issued ID each time you vote, creating new barriers, privacy risks, and ballot rejections. Learn how this measure may solve a problem that doesn’t exist.
WORKING FOR THE INFORMED AND ACTIVE PARTICIPATION OF CITIZENS IN GOVERNMENT
Our League serves the people of San Mateo, Foster City, Burlingame, Hillsborough, Millbrae, San Carlos, Belmont, Brisbane, Colma, Daly City, Pacifica, San Bruno, South San Francisco, Half Moon Bay, El Granada, Moss Beach, Montara, La Honda, Pescadero, and other unincorporated areas in north and central San Mateo County, California