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Santa Rosa, CA 95401 
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Date: 9/25/2026
Subject: What's Up @ LWV Sonoma County
From: League of Women Voters of Sonoma County


Empowering Voters.  Defending Democracy.
Your Vote is Your Voice.

Coming Events
League of Women Voters
   Sonoma County
 
Visit our local LWV Sonoma website for more information about Voting and the Elections
 
Other Valuable LWV Resources:
 
The LWV Education Fund provides a non-partisan voters guide to understanding elections and voting which is available in multiple languages   Easy Voter Guide
 
See what is on your personal ballot and find information about the candidates, local measures and state propositions.  VOTE411.org 
LWV Sonoma County
Pros and Cons
 
Statewide Propositions &
County-Wide Measures
Three Dates
September 27th, 29th, 30th
Virtual and In Person Options
The League of Women Voters of Sonoma County and the Sonoma County Library present Pros and Cons of all the Statewide Propositions and County-Wide Measures.

Demystify your ballot.  Get an indepth look at each proposition and learn what a "yes" vote means and what a "no" vote actually means.  Registration for in person events is encouraged, but Registration is required for the Virtual Event.  
 
There will be three events:
         
 Petaluma 9/27/2026     Sunday  9/27 at 3PM - Petaluma Branch Library
 
Santa Rosa 9/29/2026   Tuesday 9/29 at 6PM - Santa Rosa Central Library       
 
VIRTUAL 9/30/2026       Wednesday 9/30 at 6PM - a Virtual presentation
 
LWV Sonoma
Presents
 
Local City and County
Candidate Forums

Watch our upcoming Candidate Forums either live via ZOOM on the day of the forum, or watch the video recording available afterwards on the League YouTube Channel.  The live forums and recordings will be available in both English and Spanish and will be posted on our website as they become available.  
 
Registration is not required.  Please click on the links for each event for more information.
 
The LWV Sonoma will present seven Virtual Candidate Forums:
City of Sonoma: Candidate Forum          6PM on 9/28/2026 
City of Cloverdale: Candidate Forum      6PM on 9/29/2026 
Town of Windsor: Candidate Forum       6PM on 9/30/2026  
City of Sebastopol: Candidate Forum     6PM on 10/1/2026  
City of Healdsburg: Candidate Forum    7:15PM on 10/5/2026
City of Santa Rosa: Candidate Forum     6PM on 10/7/2026  
City of Rohnert Park: Candidate Forum  6PM on 10/8/2026  
The Petaluma AAUW will host two In-person Candidate Forums, in partnership with LWV Sonoma:
Petaluma City Schools District Board Member Candidate Forums  6PM on 10/12/2026
Petaluma Mayor and City Council Candidate Forums 7-9PM on 10/12/2026
 
Please click on the links for each event for more information.
 
The forums will be in person at Petaluma City Hall and will be recorded.  The recorded forums will be posted on the League YouTube Channel shortly after the event and a link to the recording will be posted on the LWV Sonoma website Election page.

      

 

If you missed the live Sonoma County Supervisor forums, watch the broadcast of these Town Hall style forums. 

 
NorCal Will Broadcast two pre-recorded Candidate Forums:
Broadcast of Sonoma County Supervisor District 2 Candidate Forum - 7PM 10/1/2026  
Broadcast of Sonoma County Supervisor District 4 Candidate Forum - 7PM 10/8/2026
Please click on the link for each event for more details.


The KRCB News Team hosted discussions with the candidates for Sonoma County Supervisor for District 2 and District 4, using questions submitted from attendees.  These forums will be broadcast/streamed on NorCal Public Media TV (Channel 22 and Channel 60) and KRCB Radio 104.9FM stations and digital platforms.  You’ll find the live streams on the FREE NorCal App for your television and mobile devices, and you can watch on-demand on the NorCal YouTube channel or on pbs.org.

Youth Town Hall:Sonoma County Candidate Forums are presented by NorCal Public Media in partnership with the League of Women Voters of Sonoma County.
LWV Sonoma
Pros and Cons Videos
California State Propositions
 & Local City Tax Measures
 
 
(Available 24/7 on YouTube)
A concise look at the pros and cons of all 14 CA State Propositions and a discussion about the local city local tax measures that are on the ballot this November. See the background, what is proposed, the fiscal impact, supporters, opponents and what a yes & no vote means for each.  These Videos are available on the LWV Sonoma website. (Spanish versions will be posted soon.)  YouTube Videos
Candidate Forum
California's 4th U.S. Congressional District
Thursday, October 8th
6:30-8:00PM
Live, Broadcast, Livestream
The League of Women Voters of Yolo County (LWVYC) will hold a public, nonpartisan CA Congressional District 4 Candidate Forum.  The top-two primary vote winners, Eric Jones and Mike Thompson, will join the League moderator for a 90-minute discussion of district opportunities and challenges.  Woodland Channel 21 will broadcast and record the forum.

This is a non-partisan forum.  No campaign banners, signs, literature, handouts, buttons, tee shirts, or other campaign paraphernalia will be allowed in the forum meeting room.

To get more information or to attend in person, sign up at
Congressional Districts were redrawn under Proposition 50 earlier this year.  Voters in Sonoma County in one of three districts; District #1, District#2 or District#4.  Verify your voting district by inputting your address on this CalMatters website.      CalMatters Congressional District Map  
 
HELP NEEDED  
 
Volunteer For Committees and Community Events
 
Volunteer Opportunity to Register New Voters
 
The League of Women Voters of Sonoma County will be registering new voters at these upcoming events:
9/30    Democracy Fair at SRJC.  Contact Donna at President@LWVSonoma.org to volunteer.
10/10  115th Anniversary of Women's Suffrage Celebration at Sonoma State Historic Park. Contact Chris at  Youth@LWVSonoma.org to volunteer.
Check the Online Calendar
for the Latest Schedule
 
and for locations or links to virtual meetings.
 

Recurring Meetings

  Please check calendar for the Latest.
  • LWV Board of Directors- 1st Saturday of month from 10:30 AM to 12:30PM.
  • Advocacy Committee- 1st Wednesday of the month from 10:30 AM to Noon.
  • Stand Up for Democracy- 2nd Monday of the month from 3:00 to 4:00 PM.
  • Voter Service Committee- 2nd Wednesday of month from 10:00 to 11:00 AM.
  • Fundraising Committee - TBD
  • Book Group- 3rd Thursday of the month from 10:30 AM to Noon.
  • Youth Outreach Committee- 3rd Tuesday of the month from 1:30 to 2:30 PM.

Community Events
California Governor Candidate Debate
 
CNN will Broadcast
September 30th, 6PM
 

CNN will host a California gubernatorial debate, just weeks before Election Day as voters in the nation’s most populous state decide who will succeed Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom.

 
The one-hour debate between Democrat Xavier Becerra, who served as health and human services secretary during the Biden administration, and Republican Steve Hilton, a former Fox News host, will be held on September 30 at 9 p.m. ET (6 p.m. PT).
 
CNN anchors Jake Tapper and Dana Bash will moderate the event, which will take place in the Los Angeles area.
 

This is not a League sponsored event.  Please contact the sponsor of the event to get further information.
Democracy Fair
 
Presented by the
North Bay Organizing Project
SRJC September 30th, 11-3PM

Join NBOP for a nonpartisan "Democracy Fair", with support from SRJC's MEChA and Political Science Clubs, this family-friendly event will provide voters with information on upcoming ballot propositions and measures.  Click on the link above for more information.


LWV Sonoma will be tabling at this event.  Please contact Donna at President@LWVSonoma.org to volunteer to register voters.

This is not a League sponsored event.  Please contact the sponsor of the event to get further information.
Candidate Forum
Sonoma County Board of Supervisors
Districts 2 and 4
 
Zoom Forum
October 8th, 6 - 8PM
The Community Advisory Council (CAC) and Community Law Enforcement & Accountability Now (CLEAN) will host a virtual forum with the candidates for the Board of Supervisors for District 2 and District 4.  Click on the link above for more information.

This is not a League sponsored event.  Please contact the sponsor of the event to get further information.
Municipal Election
Community Meeting
 
Finley Center, SR
October 9th, 10:30AM
The City of Santa Rosa and Los Cien present an Information Meeting with City Council Candidates and discussions of Measure L.  Click on the  link above for more information and to register for this in-person event.
 

This is not a League sponsored event.  Please contact the sponsor of the event to get further information.
115th Anniversary of
California Women's
Suffrage
 
October 10th, 11AM - 2PM
Sonoma Barracks
36 E. Spain Street, Sonoma
Come join us for a fun and inspiring day celebrating the 115th anniversary of California Women's Suffrage!  Registration is not required.  Click on the  link above for more information. 
 
 The LWV Sonoma will be tabling at this event.  If you'd like to help LWV please contact Chris Riezenman at youth@lwvsonoma.org

This is not a League sponsored event.  Please contact the sponsor of the event to get further information.
Candidate Forum
2nd District County Supervisor 
 
October 15th, 6:00PM
Penngrove Community Clubhouse
Penngrove Cares is hosting this in-person candidate forum with presentations by the two 2nd District Sonoma County Supervisor candidates and followup questions.  Click on the  link above for more information.

This is not a League sponsored event.  Please contact the sponsor of the event to get further information.

Action Items
Participate in Democracy!
 
Apply to be a Poll Worker in Sonoma County for the November Elections.
Click the image below to get more information and to apply.
 

California & National - Action Items
Current Items:
  • Help Pass the California Voting Rights Act (CVRA) of 2026
  • California Public Records Act (End Secrecy in Private Immigration Detention Facilities)
  • Support Independent Redistricting in San Bernadino County
  • Hold Corporations Accountable for Slavery
  • Urge Governor Newsom to End the Death Penalty
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Current Items:
  • Tell Congress the Census must Count All People
  • Support John Lewis Voting Rights Act
  • Oppose Congressional Interference in DC
  • Unite and Rise to Defend Democracy
  • Oppose the SAVE Act Suite of Bills
  • Demand Equal Rights - ERA Constitutional Amendment

SIGN UP TO RECEIVE LWV ACTION ALERTS

The League will send 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 and State Level:

For NATIONAL Alerts, go to the LWVUS "Take Action" page, and scroll to the bottom to"Sign Up for Email".  
LINK TO LWVUS ALERTS       
For LWV CALIFORNIA Alerts and Newsletters, go to"LWVC Sign up for Communication".   
LINK TO LWVC ALERTS SIGN-UP 
Sonoma County League of Women Voters

Become a Member  

League of Women Voters Sonoma County
 
 
 
Click on the JOIN US button to join or renew your membership and pay online. Or print out the PRINTABLE VERSION of the membership form and send it to our office at the address on the form along with a check for your dues payable to League of Women Voter of Sonoma County.  Your annual dues are not deductible for tax purposes. Donations to our League are payable to League of Women Voters of Sonoma County.
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555 Fifth Street, Suite 300-O
Santa Rosa, CA  95401-8301
(707) 545-5943
 
www.lwvsonoma.org  
 
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