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.
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Read. Learn. Join.
Read. Learn. Join.
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.
No Kings Protest, March and Rally
No Kings Protest, March and Rally
11 a.m. Saturday, March 28, 2026
Start: 31st & El Camino Real (Hillsdale Mall), San Mateo
Join us for a joyful, visible show of support for democracy, the Constitution, the Bill of Rights, and the rule of law.
April Meeting: 2025 Budget Bill... Beautiful, Bad or Otherwise?
April Meeting: 2025 Budget Bill... Beautiful, Bad or Otherwise?
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
12 noon – 1:30 p.m. on Zoom
Claire Cunningham, Director of San Mateo County's Human Services Agency will discuss the law's impact.
Voter ID Fast Facts
Voter ID Fast Facts
California’s elections are already secure—but a proposed Voter ID constitutional amendment would require government-issued ID every time you vote, creating new barriers, privacy risks, and ballot rejections. Learn what’s at stake and why this measure may solve a problem that doesn’t exist.
Observer Corps
Observer Corps
Tuesday, April 21 2026
7:00 to 8:30 pm on Zoom
Observer Corps gives members a structured way to hold officials accountable. Donna Colson, Burlingame City Council member, shares an insider's view on how city government works.
Burlingame and Hillsborough Artists
Burlingame and Hillsborough Artists
Design stickers "I Voted" and "Future Voter" stickers for the June 2026 Primary!
Open to all ages in Burlingame and Hillsborough. Submit your vision for democracy by April 6th.
New Member Orientation
New Member Orientation
Thursday, April 23, 2026
7 p.m. -8 p.m. on Zoom
Help defend democracy and empower voters. Join us to learn about our League, get answers, and meet other members. Everyone is welcome so bring a friend!
League of Women Voters needs you
League of Women Voters needs you
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.
One Person, One Vote
One Person, One Vote
Monday, April 13, 2026
5:00 to 6:00 pm on Zoom
Why do we 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.
Where We Stand
Where We Stand
After careful study of certain local issues from a non-partisan lens, our local League takes a position – which you can read on our page, "Where We Stand."
You'll also find links to LWV state and national positions.
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
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