Coming Events

Come meet League members and Learn more about the League's Work.

One of the many ways we get our information out and encourage people to vote is by having a table at community events. It's fun and a way to meet new people, and it promotes our mission.

There will be several opportunities to participate in tabling events from now through September.  See our calendar for dates and places, and contact Donna Roper president@lwvsonoma.org  if you want to participate, or need more information.

Link to Calendar

Save the Date

Kick of our 2024-25 year, and Learn about the many ballot measures in the upcoming election

Watch the Calendar for more details.

Action Items

Pass 59 years ago, the passage of the Voting Rights Actof 1965 (VRA) was landmark civil rights legislation responding to barriers that prevented Black voters from exercising their rights to vote. It ensured that no federal, state, or local government could prevent individuals from voting based on race or ethnicity. It remains necessary to this day to prevent voter discrimination and ensure power remains with the people.

However, since the 2013 Supreme Court decision in Shelby County v. Holder gutted the VRA, at least twenty-nine states have passed ninety-four laws that make it harder to vote, with the burden falling hardest on Black voters and other voters of color. We need a fully restored VRA to defend our democracy and protect the freedom to vote.

The John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act (JLVRAA),HR14 and S4, was reintroduced this Congress to restore and modernize the VRA. This vital legislation seeks to ensure renewed oversight, accountability, and justice in our democracy so all voters can exercise their right to vote.

It has been 59 years since the VRA was passed, yet we are still engaged in the fight against voter discrimination. In this 2024 election cycle, join us in calling on Congress to strengthen voters’ rights and pass the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act.

May we continue the work to ensure voter equality for all.

Contact Congress Today

The League will sent out calls to action to members and other interested parties  from time to time.

You can sign up for ongoing Action Alerts at the National, State, And local Level:

For National Alerts, to to the LWVUL "Take Action" page, and scroll to the bottom to "Sign Up for Email:    LINK TO LWVUS ALERTS  

For LWV California Alerts, to to "LWVX Sign up for Communication": LINK TO LWVC ALERTS SIGN-UP 
Sonoma County Alerts are sent to all  members.  I you are not a member, you can also receive Alerts and other communication by clicking on the "Add Me to Your Mailing List" link in the upper right of the web page .LWV SONOMA WEBSITE