Voter Education

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Educated and informed voters are the key to our democracy. ​
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The League of Women Voters will help you cast an informed ballot! 
To prepare for each election,
  • START HERE:  Voter's Edge California - your one-stop shop for in-depth, nonpartisan information about candidates, ballot propositions and local ballot measures, including campaign funding information and a high quality Spanish translation for State and Federal races.
  • ATTEND Candidate Forums by Zoom - LWV of Palo Alto cosponsored Zoom candidate forums for seven different 2020 races. 
  • ATTEND Zoom Pros & Cons events - LWV of Palo Alto sponsored multiple Zoom events to discuss and answer questions about ballot propositions and local measures in 2020.  
  • READ: Our League's Voter Guide (which includes information about both state and local propositions and measures) or the EZ Voter Guide (which is simpler, is available in five languages, and includes only state propositions)

Other Nonpartisan Ballot Information:
  • Ballotpedia - the digital encyclopedia of American politics and elections
  • League of Women Voters of Palo Alto (LWVPA) Pros/Cons presentation - a video of League experts describing the pros and cons of the 2020 ballot propositions, available within weeks of the election
  • The Palo Alto City Council Forum - a video recording of the event hosted by LWVPA, available within weeks of the election
  • The Palo Alto School Board Forum - a video recording of the event hosted by LWVPA, available within weeks of the election

Partisan Sources of Ballot Information - if you are personally aligned with a particular party or point of view, these lists of endorsements may be helpful.
Newspaper Endorsements and Editorials - Reading opinion pieces on both sides of a ballot proposition can be helpful in finding your own view. Newspapers also provide thoughtful written material in support of particular candidates for elected office. 


100 Days and 100 Ways to Get Ready for Election Day - Adapted for Santa Clara County, CA.
​Adaptable for other Voters Choice Act counties. Best for California use. ​
​100 Days and 100 Ways to Get Ready for Election Day - Best for national use.