Empowering Voters. Defending Democracy.
Your Vote is Your Voice. | | League of Women Voters
Sonoma County
Visit our local LWV Sonoma website for information about Voting and the Elections
| | | | Elections/Voting Videos. Watch for new videos being posted as they become available on our Elections/Voting webpage. Scroll down to "Videos on YouTube" under the Ballot Measures or Candidate Forums section for links to each video. | More Voting 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.
Make a plan to Vote. Vote Early by mail, use Ballot Drop Boxes in your local neighborhood, or Vote In Person. Visit the Sonoma County Registrar for more information.
LWV has partnered with Lyft to provide discounted rides for voters to get to the polls. Load VOTE26 into the Lyft app before Tuesday, Nov. 3, for 50% off (up to $10 off) on a ride to your polling place. It works on rideshare, bikeshare, or scooter rides, from 5 AM to 10 PM local time, wherever you are. Lyft VOTE26 Discount Info | | LWV Sonoma County
Pros and Cons
California State Propositions
& Local City Tax Measures
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Are you confused by the TV ads you’re seeing about the CA State ballot propositions? Looking for some clarity? We’ve created videos that will help demystify your ballot. You’ll get an in depth look at each of the 14 state ballot propositions and learn what a "yes" vote and a "no" vote actually mean. Individual videos are available on our YouTube channel in both English and Spanish. Plus, there is a separate discussion about the local city tax measures on the ballot.
Go to the Elections/Voting webpage, scroll down to "Videos on YouTube" under Ballot Measures to view these videos. | |
LWV Sonoma
Presents
Local City and County
Candidate Forums | | | 
Watch our upcoming Candidate Forums live via ZOOM on the day of the forum, or watch the video recordings which will be posted on the LWVSonoma YouTube Channel a few days after the forum. The live forums and recordings will be available in both English and Spanish.
Registration is not required. Please click on the links for each future event for more information.
The LWV Sonoma is hosting seven Virtual City/Town Candidate Forums:
City of Sonoma: Watch on YouTube
City of Cloverdale: Watch on YouTube
Town of Windsor: Watch on YouTube
Go to the Elections/Voting webpage, scroll down to "Videos on YouTube" under Candidate Forums.
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The Petaluma AAUW will host two In-person Candidate Forums, in partnership with LWV Sonoma:
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.
Go to the Elections/Voting webpage, scroll down to "Videos on YouTube" under Candidate Forums.
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NorCal Will Broadcast the second of two pre-recorded Candidate Forums:
Please click on the event link 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.
Youth Town Hall:Sonoma County Candidate Forums are presented by NorCal Public Media in partnership with the League of Women Voters of Sonoma County.
Video recordings of both forums will be posted on the LWV Sonoma YouTube channel. Go to the Elections/Voting webpage, scroll down to "Videos on YouTube" under Candidate Forums.
| | 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
| | | Current Volunteer Opportunities:
The Sonoma County LWV is looking for a volunteer to take on the role of Treasurer for the organization. Please contact Donna at President@lwvsonoma.org for more information or to volunteer.
The league would also like to add a volunteer to their Membership committee to help maintain roster and other member information on our website. If you are looking for a way to get involved please contact Julianne at Membership@lwvsonoma.org or Rebecca at Communications@lwvsonoma.org. | | Check the Online Calendar
for the Latest Schedule
and for locations or links to virtual meetings.
| | | Recurring Meetings
Please check calendar for the Latest.
| | SRJC Your Vote Matters
Ready to Vote?
October 7th 5:00-6:30PM
Newman Auditorium
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Join the Santa Rosa Junior College for an informative, non-partisan session designed to help new and old voters feel comfortable and prepared for the voting process. This in person event is open to the public as well as SRJC students.
Hear from the Sonoma County Registrar of Voters, representatives of the League of Women Voters, the Office of Assemblymember Chris Rogers, Representatives from the Santa Rosa City Council and the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors.
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. | | Election Hero Day
October 20th
Check out this Partner Guide to see how you can thank our election workers!
| | | Election Hero Day is a nonpartisan, national celebration recognizing the tremendous contributions that election officials, their staff, and poll workers make to ensure a safe, secure voting experience for all Americans. On October 20, 2026, nonprofits, business leaders, brands, public officials, and more will unite to honor the election heroes in our communities.
The National League of Women voters is the managing partner of EHD. | 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:
- Urge Governor Newsom to End the Death Penalty
Governor Newsom has signed four of the bills that the LWV has supported. Success!
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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
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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".
| 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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