We are a nonpartisan, grassroots organization working to protect and expand voting rights and ensure everyone is represented in our democracy. We empower voters and defend democracy through advocacy, education, and litigation.
We are a nonpartisan, grassroots organization working to protect and expand voting rights and ensure everyone is represented in our democracy. We empower voters and defend democracy through advocacy, education, and litigation.
READ this site or The Voter newsletter to LEARN about our work and events, many open to the public. Then JOIN US to empower voters and defend democracy.
Look back at all the events the League of Women Voters of North and Central San Mateo County provided voters.
12 candidate forums
8 Pros & Cons sessions
Advocacy to keep voting accessible (Prop 39)
Advocacy for County Measure U (Independent Redistricting Commission)
And check out what 280,997Total Processed Ballots decided for our county (with 1700 more to go as of November 12 9:00 am)
Tuesday, November 17 2026
7:00 to 8:30 pm on Zoom
Explore the powerful partnership between First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt and civil rights activist and educator Mary McLeod Bethune. The novel highlights themes of cross-racial friendship, women's political power, and the fight for social justice.
Wednesday, December 9
7:00 to 8:00 pm on Zoom
Protecting our right to know is integral to the health of our democracy. Decisions that decide how schools are run, community is funded, and land is used need public input and oversight. Observer Corps gives members a structured way to stay informed and hold officials accountable. Join us at our next meeting.
After careful study of certain local issues from a non-partisan lens, our local League takes a position – which you can read on our page, "Where We Stand."
You'll also find links to LWV state and national positions.
WORKING FOR THE INFORMED AND ACTIVE PARTICIPATION OF CITIZENS IN GOVERNMENT
Our League serves the people of San Mateo, Foster City, Burlingame, Hillsborough, Millbrae, San Carlos, Belmont, Brisbane, Colma, Daly City, Pacifica, San Bruno, South San Francisco, Half Moon Bay, El Granada, Moss Beach, Montara, La Honda, Pescadero, and other unincorporated areas in north and central San Mateo County, California