Voter Service

League of Women Voters^®
of Santa Monica

What is on the ballot? What did candidates promise in the last election?
Where do I find more impartial, in-depth information on ballot measures? How do I register to vote? All this and more ...

Voter Resources. Quick FAQ's. Get Out the Vote.

Voter Information

Smart Voter: Online access using your address and zip code, see the contests on your ballot. Then click away and find information on candidates and ballot measures -- from the League and other nonpartisan sources. Archives of past elections available with election results.
CaVotes.org: The League of Women Voters Education Fund voter resource site, with in-depth ballot measure analysis "Pros & Cons" and state candidate information.
LWV Publications now online and in print:

The LWV Easy Voter Guide: details on candidates and state propositions
Call LWV Santa Monica (310)394-4661 to order copies.

LWV California Pros & Cons: Impartial unbiased analysis of state measures.

LWV California Pros & Cons with ELECTION INFO Printed Publication Impartial unbiased analysis of state measures with LA County judicial candidate statements. Now available. Also in Spanish. Call LWV Santa Monica (310)394-4661 to order copies.

LWVSM Ballot Measures: indelpth analysis of local Santa Monica ballot measure A.

Other publications of general information to assist the voter

How to Evaluate Ballot Propositions
Guide to Choosing a Candidate
Listening to a Debate
Debate Watcher's Kit
Guide to Judicial Elections

LWV Speakers Bureau: The League provides a well trained group of speakers for community forums to present in-depth analysis and briefing of ballot measures or to present information on issues in the area of the League's work in public policy. Please call LWVSM to book an event (310) 394-4661
Additional Information on elections in California preparing to vote, going to vote (in person, by mail,if you've moved, or work out of the area where you live), voting rights, results of past elections, etc. please visit LWV Education Fund website CAVotes.org or LA County Registrar Recorder

Frequently Asked Questions

Register to vote?

How do I check to see if I'm registered to vote? Please contact the registrar recorder. If you have recently registered you may not receive confirmation that you are registered or a "Sample Ballot" indicating your precinct. Still go to the polls and vote a Provisional Ballot. Go online, call or e-mail them at www.lavote.net:

When do I need to re-register? Reregister when you have moved, changed your name or political party.

What can a College Student do if they want to vote? College student's who are living on campus or out of state can request an Absentee/Vote By Mail ballot. The ballot must be at the County Registrar Recorders Office by election day.

See information about registering to vote in California: deadlines, requirements, how to register, political parties, registration drives, living overseas, etc.
Where is my polling place

Find your polling location online through SmartVoter.org: or the county registrar's website LAvote.net.

or call:
LA County Registrar (7am - 8pm) 800-815-2666
League of Women Voters of Santa Monica 310-394-4661

Get Out the Vote

Get Out the Vote The League of Women Voters has partnered with many organizations to register voters. At LWV voter registration drives we provide voter information and brochures, answer voter questions and assist with filling in the voter registration forms.

Comments, suggestions, questions? Contact our webmaster. Last revised: July 1, 2010 22:42 PDT.