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Volunteer With Us,
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Your time and talent can make a real difference! By volunteering with the League of Women Voters of Alameda, you’ll help empower voters, support fair elections, and advocate for positive change. Join our team of dedicated volunteers working together to protect democracy.
What do League volunteers do? Please review our Volunteer on a Committee section, which outlines the tasks our Committees perform. You can join us and volunteer to help on one committee or more.
League members who are interested in a leadership position on our Board of Directors or as a Committee Chair are also encouraged to review our Volunteer for a Leadership Position section.
Want to help or want more information about volunteering with us? Email info@lwvalameda.org. We look forward to hearing from you!
Volunteer on a Committee
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Who can vote in California?You can register to vote in California if you are a U.S. citizen, a resident of California, at least 18 years old on Election Day, and meet additional voting eligibility criteria. If you are a Naturalized citizen, you have all the rights of U.S. citizenship, including the right to vote in elections at the federal, state, and local levels. You cannot vote if you are serving a state or federal prison term for a felony conviction, but you may vote if you are on parole or on probation. Get the facts about California voting rights for persons with a criminal history here.
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Am I registered to vote in California?Check your voter registration here. You may need to re-register if you have not voted in several elections. You will need to re-register if you have changed your name, address (permanently), or political party affiliation.
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How do I register to vote in California?You can register online, or get an application at your County Elections Office, library, post office, or Department of Motor Vehicles office.
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Can I pre-register to vote at age 16 or 17 in California?Yes, if you meet these criteria to pre-register to vote. Upon turning 18, you will be automatically registered to vote.
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What is the deadline to register to vote in California?The last day to register online to vote in any California Election is 15 days prior. The last day to register online for the next Primary Election is May 18th, 2026; and the last day for the General Election is Oct 19, 2026. If you miss the deadline, you can complete a conditional voter registration, which is also called Same Day Voter Registration. Go to your County Elections Office to cast a provisional ballot.
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How do I choose a political party or change it?The League provides non-partisan information on the major U.S. political parties, and how to choose one when you register to vote. Get our guide on how to choose a political party. You do not have to join any political party to vote. If you want to be independent of any political party, this is called No Party Preference, and you only need to mark the "I do not want to register with a political party" on your voter registration form. But this affects who you can vote for in the Presidential Primary. (See related FAQ.) You can change your political party registration at any time by re-registering to vote, but the deadline to change your party before an election is 15 days prior.
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Which presidential candidates can I vote for in the Primary?Are you registered to vote with one of these parties: American Independent, Democratic, Green, Libertarian, Peace and Freedom, or Republican? If so, you can only vote for one of your party's slate of presidential candidates. Are you registered to vote with No Party Preference? If so and you take no action, your primary ballot will not list any presidential candidates. However, the American Independent Party, Democratic Party, and Libertarian Party will allow you to vote in their primaries. This is known as "crossover" voting. To request a ballot for one of these parties, contact your County Elections Office. Get more info about Primary Elections in California.
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Can I vote early in California?Yes. All California registered voters will receive a vote-by-mail ballot. You may mail your completed ballot back, or return it to a ballot drop-off location, or a polling place/vote center. If you want to vote early and in-person, you may visit your county elections office or any polling place/vote center in California. Find a location and dates in Alameda County to vote early here.
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How do I return my vote by mail ballot in California?Get basic info on voting by mail here. Other tips include: Can Someone Else Return my Ballot for Me? Yes, if they do not get paid on a per ballot basis and you fill out the authorization section on the outside of the ballot envelope. How Do I Find Out If My Vote by Mail Ballot Was Received and Counted? Sign-up to track the status of your vote-by-mail ballot and get updates.
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How and where can I vote in-person in California?Get basic info on voting in-person. Where is My Polling Place? California voters, traditionally your polling place is printed on the voter information guide mailed to you from your County Elections Official. However, many California voters do not have assigned polling places anymore. So, if you want to vote in-person, you can visit any Vote Center (aka an Accessible Voting Location) in your county. Alameda County voters can find an AVL here. What are Vote Centers? They have replaced traditional polling places. You can cast a ballot in-person at any such place in your county, instead of being tied to one, assigned polling place. Find out more about Vote Centers.
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Can I vote absentee in California?Per the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act, some citizens (such as those serving in the military or living overseas) may apply to vote absentee. More info for military/overseas voters is here.
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How can I vote if I am hospitalized, disabled, or house-bound?The ACVOTE On the Go Program partners with facilities and admin offices to coordinate sending a team to assist Alameda County voters with receiving, marking the ballot, and returning the ballot for voters who are: hospitalized voters with disabilities or confined to their homes due to a medical emergency. For more information or to sign up, call (510) 272-6973 or email onthego@acgov.org.
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What and who is on my ballot?Your County Elections Office will send you a Sample Ballot and you may also visit Vote411.org to see your personalized ballot online.
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Where can I find voter information events to attend?The League of Women Voters of Alameda conducts multiple forums every election season so voters can hear from and question candidates for local office, and get objective information on ballot measures. Check LWV of Alameda's calendar for events.
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Where can I find a nonpartisan voter guide?The Easy Voter Guide, published by the League, is a short pamphlet specifically created for new voters and busy voters. Get nonpartisan information about ballot measures, propositions, and candidates in this guide, which is available in multiple languages. It is updated two months prior to each California state-wide election.
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What are the pros & cons of the measures on my ballot?The League of Women Voters publishes Pros and Cons, nonpartisan and unbiased explanations of state propositions and county/local measures, along with supporting and opposing arguments. (Note that these arguments come from many sources and are not limited to those presented in the Official Voter Information Guide.)
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Who is funding this candidate or ballot measure?For information on federal campaign contributions, please visit Open Secrets. For information on state campaign contributions, please visit Power Search on the California Secretary of State's website. For City of Alameda races and ballot measures, please visit our Campaign Finance Reports webpage. Campaign finance is a way to tell which candidates or ballot measures have generated sufficient support among voters, but also, which campaigns may be beholden to special interests. Transparency is key.
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Where can I find voter/ballot recommendations?The League of Women Voters provides recommendations for state propositions and local ballot measures here. The League never endorses any political party or candidate. You can also find voter recommendations by local newspapers (i.e. Alameda Post, Sacramento Bee, East Bay Times, or San Francisco Chronicle).
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What if my name isn't listed when I go to vote in-person?If so, then you have the right to vote a provisional ballot. Learn more about Provisional Voting.
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What if I am harassed or threatened while trying to vote?Voter intimidation is when someone tries to keep you from voting, or get you to vote in a certain way, and it is prohibited under federal law. Here is the California Voter Bill of Rights. At this website, you can get a print version and watch a video clip (both are short). If you believe you have been denied any of these rights, or you are aware of any election fraud or misconduct, please call the California Secretary of State's confidential toll-free Voter Hotline at (800) 345-VOTE (8683).
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How can I tell if my returned mail ballot was received?Sign-up to track the status of your vote-by-mail ballot at WheresMyBallot.sos.ca.gov to get automatic updates.
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Where can I find election results?You can find state-level race and statewide ballot results for California here, and you can find Alameda County race and ballot results here. Not an Alameda County voter? Go to your County Elections Office's website to find your results.
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How do I prevent or fix ballot mistakes?How to prevent making a ballot mistake: Read your ballot instructions carefully. Use a black or blue pen. Don’t mix up your ballot with someone else’s in your household. Sign the return envelope, date it, and write in your address. When you sign, try to use the same signature as when you registered to vote. Helpful tip: look at the signature on your driver’s license or state ID. How to fix a mistake marking your ballot, or if you have damaged your ballot: Contact your County Elections Office; or Return your spoiled ballot to a voting site or your County Elections Office. Sign up to track your ballot, and you will find out about any problems with it quickly.
Volunteer for a Leadership Position
If interested, or want to know more, please email us.
Board of Directors
The Board of Directors manages policy and administration for LWV of Alameda.
Those elected will serve a two-year term, and terms for the Board are staggered.
Here are the job descriptions for all Board positions, except At-Large.
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President (open 2025)
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Vice President (open 2026)
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Secretary (open 2025)
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Treasurer (open 2026)
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At-Large (one open 2025, another 2026)
Committee Chairs
Committee Chairs contribute to League decisions while managing specific aspects of the League’s work.
Those who choose to fill a Chair position should commit to at least one year of service.
Here are the job descriptions for our Committee Chairs.
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Advocacy (previously called Action)
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Membership (previously a Board position)
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Programs (previously a Board position)
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