Empowering Voters and Defending Democracy in Southern Arizona since 1941. | The next TWSAZ will be Monday, October 5, 2026.
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The deadline for submitting information is noon Friday before the Monday publication. | League of Women Voters of Southern Arizona
Office Hours
800 N Swan Rd. Suite 126
(520) 327-7652
Monday through Friday
10:30 AM to 12:30PM |
Thank you to the following members for donating to cover our office rent for September, 2026:
Month of September:
Linda M (in Honor of Mother Abigail)
Days:
September 7 - Cheri S - (Happy 30th)
Board of Directors - Second Thursday of the month (Board Meeting Days)
every month through May 2027
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Still waiting to contribute to the LWVSAZ We'll Pay the Rent campaign?
Now might be a good time!
Linda and Tom Longlet are offering a match challenge.
They will match donations made in the month of October up to $500!
This will pay for a month of rent for our league!
Weeks in November, December and January are still available.
Make your donation now!
| | MEMBERSHIP DUES
If you are writing a check to renew your membership
please make it out to LWVUS, and NOT LWVSAZ
Thanks! | | | The League of Women Voters of Southern Arizona (LWVSAZ) is partnering with the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, Local 449 (AFSCME) and the Communications Workers of American, Local 7000 (CWA) to hold a candidate forum for Tucson Unified School District Governing Board Positions.
The forum will be held on September 29, 2026 from 5:30 PM-7:00 PM,
at CWA Local 7000 Union Hall (7820 E Broadway, Suite 203).
The following candidates are confirmed to attend:
Skye Fernandez, Tre’Davon Rhodes, Val Romero, and Pilar Acosta Ruiz
| | Tour of Elections Office
Find out how ballots are received, sorted, verified, and counted
by Pima County Elections Office.
Tour led by Pima County Compliance Officer.
Wednesday, October 14 or
Wednesday, October 21
10 AM - 12 PM
6550 S Country Club Road
Tours limited to 15 people each
Must Register
| | | For more information on the Ready Set Vote initiative click HERE | | It's election season and our website has a lot of information. Check out the red boxes on the homepage for information on registering to vote, getting informed, voting in AZ, finding your current Elected Officials and how to take action!
| | If you have questions about the website, please contact us at league@lwvsaz.org | This information is for residents of Pima County, Arizona.
Information for all of Southern Arizona can be found at our website, lwvsaz.org
National voter registration information can be found at vote411.org
GENERAL ELECTION
Important Dates & Deadlines:
October 5 - Voter Registration Deadline:
Registration forms must be received by Pima County Recorder Office before close of business on this date.
October 7 - Ballots are Mailed & Early Voting Begins
October 23 - Last Day to Request a Mail Ballot
October 27 - Recommended Deadline to Mail Back Your Ballot
November 3 - Election Day (Last day to vote in person or drop off a mail ballot)
More information about election dates in Pima County can be found at: recorder.pima.gov/ElectionCalendar |
LWVSAZ is an all volunteer organization.
Join us as we work together to strengthen our democracy!
| | | Upcoming One-Time Volunteer Opportunities:
For more information about one of the opportunities, click the three dots to the right of the event or for information about all of the events, click 'Expand All' at the upper right.
Voter Registration Table at Fountains at La Cholla
Monday, September 28, 11 AM - 1 PM
Voter Reg Table at Quincie Douglas Library
Tuesday, October 6, 2026, 10:00 AM until 2:00 PM
Voter Reg Table at Joyner Green Valley Library
Monday, October 12, 2026, 10:00 AM until 2:00 PM
Fresh Start Community Expo
Saturday, October 17, 2026, 9:00 AM until 1:00 PM
| | The LWVSAZ voter registration training session originally scheduled for Sept 24 has been cancelled, but the Pima County Recorder's Office has scheduled an in-person training session at their office.
The Pima County Recorder's Office will be hosting a free, open to the public and in-person Community Voter Registration Training on
September 29th from 10 AM - 11:30 AM.
We welcome any members from the League to join in if they are able to.
| | | | LWSAZ Community Violence Prevention
Committee Meeting
Monday, September 28
12 PM
Zoom
| | | | Voter Services Steering Committee
Thursday, October 1
8:30 AM
Hybrid
| | | | DEI Book Discussion Group
Thursday, Oct 1
4:30 PM
Everyone Who is Gone is Here
Jonathan Blitzer
ZOOM
| | | | Fund Development / Events Committee
Thursday, October 1
12:00 PM until 1:30 PM
Conference Room
| | | | Committee Chairs
Meeting
Thursday, October 1
6 PM
Zoom
| | | The League of Women Voters, a nonpartisan political organization, encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy. | The following events are happening
during the first week of October |
New Member Meet & Greet
Saturday, October 10
9 AM until 11 AM
League Office
800 N. Swan Rd. Suite 126
REGISTRATION IS RECOMMENDED
| The league supports and encourages participation and education in the important topics included in our public policy positions. Below are some of the many events taking place in the next two weeks that members may be interested in attending. |
Every eligible voter deserves to have their vote counted.
As the 2026 Arizona General Election approaches, we're recruiting volunteers to join our Election Protection program.
Election Protection volunteers serve a critical role by helping voters navigate election procedures, find accurate information, and address challenges that may arise before or on Election Day.
Whether you're a longtime civic volunteer or getting involved for the first time, we'll provide the training, resources, and support you need to contribute effectively.
Sign Up Today: https://protectthevote.net/?source=LWVAZ
| Pima County Development Services is seeking public comment on proposed changes to the Zoning Code that govern data centers.
Development Services has published an online survey that asks the public to rank the importance of areas in the code under consideration, and it will hold an open house Sept. 28 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the basement of the Public Works Building, 201 N. Stone Ave. It will host a forum online in October as well, though details for that are still being finalized.
|  | | Ready Set Vote Tucson, created by LWVSAZ, provides timely and accurate information about voting in Pima County.
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Vote411, created by LWV, provides election information you need customized to your address.
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Election Resources for Southern Arizona can be found on lwvsaz.org
| | Elected Officers
President 2026-2027: Linda M.
President-Elect 2026-2027: Cheri S.
Secretary 2026-2028: Susan B.
Treasurer 2026-2027: Nicholle Z.
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Elected Directors
Advocacy 2026-2028: Robert O.
Communications 2025-2027: Haley K.
Fund Development 2026-2028: open
Membership 2025-2027: Taylor M.
Voter Services 2025-2027: Pat M.
| | | Appointed Directors
Linda L. | LWVSAZ Strategic Plan for 2026-2027
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Provide accessible voter education and voter registration opportunities across the communities we serve.
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Recruit, engage, and retain members in active volunteer and leadership roles.
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Build and sustain partnerships with organizations that share and support our mission.
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Expand the League’s public visibility, community presence, and civic engagement throughout Southern Arizona.
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Apply a diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) lens to all League programs, outreach, and decision making.
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How to Contact Your LWVSAZ Board
Do you have a thought, concern, or questions you would like to convey to the LWVSAZ Board? If so, please complete the LWVSAZ Feedback Form to submit your communication to the LWVSAZ Board.
View Past LWVSAZ Board Meetings
All LWVSAZ Board meetings are recorded on YouTube and are available for viewing within a few days of the meeting. These YouTube recordings may be found by logging on the website at www.lwvsaz.org. Click on the Member tab and select Video Library 2026; select the YouTube recording of the meeting you wish to view. Alternately, after logging in to the website, you can enter www.lwvsaz.org/videolibrary in your browser's search bar.
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