Voter Empowerment Group to Facilitate Nonpartisan Candidate Forums and Ballot Measure Pros & Cons Presentations for Interested Organizations
CARLSBAD, Calif. – August 4, 2026 – The League of Women Voters of North County San Diego (LWVNCSD) announces that they are now scheduling community forums to educate voters about candidates for local races and ballot propositions in preparation for the November 3, 2026 General Election. As a nonpartisan community organization with a mission to encourage informed and active public participation in government at all levels, the League plays an important role during election years when significant policy matters will be decided.
LWVNCSD’s most widely requested program is their presentations on ballot propositions called Pros & Cons. These presentations provide a nonpartisan, unbiased summary of each state and local ballot initiative, including explanations about their financial impact, a list of the proposition’s key supporters and opponents, and information about financial contributions made to support or oppose the proposition.
In partnership with community organizations, LWVNCSD also provides fair, nonpartisan Candidate Forums, conducted by trained moderators. Candidate Forums allow the public to hear from candidates directly in an impartial setting conducted by trained League moderators. The public are invited to submit questions for the participating candidates. Each candidate receives equal time to respond to the questions asked by the moderator, as well as equal time for opening and closing statements.
The Candidate Forums and Pros & Cons presentations are available as in-person, hybrid or virtual events via Zoom webinar, with a capacity of up to 500 attendees that can be recorded for posting online. LWVNCSD will work with interested civic groups and organizations to determine the best platform for their respective audiences.
For more information or to request a Pros & Cons presentation or Candidate Forum please visit the LWVNCSD website, lwvncsd.org, for more information and to fill out the Request a Presentation form. For information regarding any of LWVNCSD’s other voter service programs, including their Youth Voter Initiative, voter outreach and registration, Easy Voter Guides, or VOTE411, send an email to president@lwvncsd.org.
About League of Women Voters North County San Diego
Founded in 1920, The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan, grassroots civic organization that encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy. With over 100 years of experience, the League is one of America’s oldest and most trusted civic nonprofit organizations. The League of Women Voters of North County San Diego is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) corporation encompassing North County from Del Mar north to Oceanside, and east to Escondido, and surrounding unincorporated communities. Learn more at: lwvncsd.org
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Organizational Contact:
Marian Vega Clancy, President
president@lwvncsd.org
(760) 736-1608
