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Stand Up for Democracy: Join the No Kings March on March 28

“In America, we do not have kings. Power belongs to the people — and democracy depends on citizens who are willing to show up.”

Across the country, Americans are preparing to gather for the nationwide No Kings Day of Action on Saturday, March 28. Communities throughout the Phoenix metro area will join this peaceful mobilization to affirm democratic values, the rule of law, and the fundamental principle that government derives its power from the people.

For more than a century, the League of Women Voters has worked to empower voters and defend democracy. Moments like this remind us why civic participation matters. Democracy is strongest when people are informed, engaged, and willing to stand together in support of the freedoms that define our nation.

Across Arizona, local organizations are coordinating peaceful gatherings where community members can demonstrate their commitment to democratic institutions and civic participation.

Whether you march, attend a rally, or stand in solidarity with your neighbors, your presence sends a clear message: democracy is worth showing up for.

Register here:  https://www.nokings.org/

Events are expected across the Phoenix Metro area, including Tempe, Mesa, and Chandler. Participants are encouraged to bring friends, wear comfortable clothing, and engage in peaceful, respectful civic action.

“As League members, we believe democracy works best when everyone participates. I encourage those who feel called to do so to join a peaceful gathering on March 28 and continue the League’s proud tradition of civic engagement.”

— Kara Pelletier
President, League of Women Voters of Metro Phoenix

Save the Date

When you click on the calendar link, for the month of March

Note that some of the events are for members only, requiring login.


Event Calendar

March 21, 4 - 6 p.m. Northeast Valley Community Event:  Register here

March 28, No Kings Rally - Find a location.  https://www.nokings.org/

April 26, LWVMP Annual Business Meeting. Registration Required

Voter Services Meeting, April 7, 2026, 6 - 7 pm: 

Registration Link APR 7 meeting

2026 Annual Business Meetings, LWVAZ Council & LWVUS Convention

LWVMP Annual Meeting

Save the date for our Annual Meeting via zoom, scheduled for Sunday afternoon on April 26.   As a reminder this meeting is required by our Bylaws and includes the election of Officers and Board members for the 2026-27 term.  Members also vote on a Budget, new Public Policy Positions, recommended changes to the Bylaws, and any other required business actions.  Register for LWVMP Annual Business meeting.  

LWVAZ 2026 State Council

Information about the LWVAZ 2026 State Council will be available soon. Please mark your calendar now.

Date: May 30, 2026
Time: 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Format: Virtual event
Registration Fee: $25

The Council is open to all League members, whether or not they have been selected as voting delegates by their local League boards. More details and registration information will be shared soon.

LWVUS 2026 Biennial Convention

The 57th Biennial League of Women Voters National Convention will take place on June 25-28, 2026 in Columbus Ohio!   The Early Bird reduced rate for in-person attendance is $575.00 until March 31, 2026, then will be $600.00. The rate for virtual attendance is $150.00. If you are interested in attending and being a delegate for LWVMP please fill out this form.  Delegate application

• Expenses and subsidies: Members are responsible for their expenses. Limited funds are available to cover some of the registration costs of members facing financial hardship. LWVMP has budgeted $1000 for the LWVUS Convention. 

• Occasionally, sponsors contribute to funding student members. To sponsor a student member as a delegate, please email us at infolwvmp@gmail.com. 

LWVMP Community Teams

Engaging with Community Teams

Want to be more involved in your locality? Community teams are organized into three broad geographic areas: Phoenix, Northeast Valley (Scottsdale and surrounding areas), and Southeast Valley (Tempe, Gilbert, Chandler, etc), providing convenient opportunities for members to socialize and advocate on local issues. Please look at the calendar to see when and where the community teams are meeting this month! If you have any questions or concerns, don’t hesitate to reach out at membershiplwvmp@gmail.com.

Northeast Valley Community Team meeting.  Saturday, March 21st, 4 pm - 6 pm:

Join fellow LWV Metropolitan Phoenix members for our Northeast Valley Community Team meeting. The March gathering will feature a discussion of the new citizens’ ballot initiative led by Education Forward Arizona and Save Our Schools Arizona, which proposes accountability restraints on Arizona’s universal school voucher program.  We expect to have copies of the proposed initiative available for review and discussion at the meeting.

Registration required  

Date & Time: Saturday, March 21 | 4:00–6:00 PM (MST)
Location: Wildflower, 7001 N Scottsdale Rd, 85253

There’s no fee to attend, but if you’d like to support the League’s work, we’ll gladly accept a $5–$10 contribution at the door. Wildflower is generously providing the meeting space, so please also consider purchasing a drink or snack.

All LWVMP members are welcome — and feel free to bring a friend.

Voter Services Meeting, April 7, 2026, 6 - 7 pm: 

All are welcome to the April 7, Voter Services meeting (via ZOOM), with a guest speaker from VoteRiders, an organization on the front lines of protecting voting rights.  

Registration Link APR 7 meeting

Deputy Registrar Training and Refresher Opportunity

The Maricopa County Recorders Office (MCRO) has a streamlined program to obtain your Deputy Registrar certification. We encourage all LWV Metro Phoenix Members who register voters at our events to consider becoming a Deputy Registrar (not required, but strongly encouraged). You will gain invaluable information on how to navigate the voter registration process in Arizona. 

From the MCRO: 

For current Deputy Registrars, you are good to go and do not need to take the quiz. Unless you want a refresher!

If you would like to be certified as a Deputy Registrar, please complete the following steps:

1. Pass the certification quiz with an 85% or higher.  You can take the quiz multiple times until you achieve the necessary score.  

We need your help - Defend Democracy: Be the Eyes and Ears of Your Community!

Growing our Membership and League Power

Please join us in welcoming 12 New League Members who joined last month: Teresa Warnick, Camille Harris, Chris Haines, Robin Tanner, Cecilia Johnson, Amy Martin, Beverly Rudnick, Sarah Carlson, Sarah James, Susan Parson, Mary Hennessy, and Jorene Cox.

And, thank you to all 11 Renewing Members: Jana Granillo, Wendy Parr, Leslie Stafford, Jackie Giles, Martha O'Connor, Kathleen O'Brien, Jessica Couleur, Linda Maley, Betsy Flaten, Candace Englert, and Patty Raphael.

Engagement Highlights
Help us grow our League power by inviting friends, neighbors, and democracy allies to Join the League today

Thank You for Making Democracy Work

We want to say thank you for your continued support of the League of Women Voters of Metro Phoenix. Your membership helps make democracy work at a time when protecting voting rights is more critical than ever.

Your dues directly support voter education, advocacy, and nonpartisan election protection efforts in our community. Because of you, the League remains a trusted voice fighting for fair elections and an inclusive democracy.

Help Us Grow the Movement

Local action is where real change happens, and we invite you to help us grow our impact by encouraging your networks, family, and friends to join LWVMP. Membership starts at just $20 per year, making it easy for anyone who believes in voting rights and civic engagement to get involved.

To learn more about the League and help spread the word, you can share this resource:
👉 Learn more about the League here

Get Involved: Membership Committee

Want to be part of this critical work? The Membership Committee plays a vital role in retaining and expanding our membership. Without our members, our work simply could not happen. If you’re interested in helping build the League’s future or want to learn more, please email membershiplwvmp@gmail.com.

The SAVE ACT

The SAVE America Act will come to the floor of the Senate next week, most likely on Tuesday afternoon. We expect there to be days of consideration of the bill on the floor, culminating at the beginning of the week of March 23. Please contact your senators and tell them to oppose this legislation. 

Upcoming LWV Webinar: What You Need to Know About the SAVE Acts, register here. 

Updated SAVE America Act talking points and LTE template.   

Read our latest blog about the SAVE Act. 

Take action and tell your Senators this bill is bad for voters. 

No Kings Mobilization 

LWVUS is joining No Kings as a national partner on Saturday, March 28. Leagues are welcome to lean in locally and participate in activations with partners on the ground in a nonpartisan manner. For Leagues who decide to mobilize for No Kings, please utilize our Protest Safety Guidance and Guidance for Leagues About Nonpartisanship and Partnerships.   

If you have people in your network (LWV or otherwise) who you think should be a speaker at a No Kings action on March 28th, please have them fill out the Speaker Intake Form. 

Please feel free to review and join applicable No Kings Trainings.

Urgent call for volunteers

Vote 411:

Arizona’s primary elections will be held on July 21, 2026, following a new law that moves the primary to the second-to-last Tuesday in July. These elections will shape the state’s future on issues ranging from voting access and public education to water policy and democratic accountability. 

To help ensure voters have the clear, accurate, nonpartisan information they need, the League is recruiting volunteers to support VOTE411, our trusted voter guide that provides unbiased candidate information directly to the public. Volunteers are needed to write fair candidate questions, update office descriptions, analyze ballot measures, promote VOTE411 through outreach and media, speak at community events, and assist with essential behind-the-scenes work. 

Your time and skills will help empower voters and strengthen democracy across Arizona.  Take a moment to complete the brief VOTE411 Volunteer Survey and tell us how you’d like to contribute. Vote411 Volunteer Survey

Ballot Analysis Teams

The League of Women Voters of Arizona is recruiting volunteers to serve on Ballot Analysis Teams to help develop clear, unbiased explanations of the ballot measures expected on the 2026 ballot, including multiple legislative referrals. Volunteers will work within a strictly nonpartisan framework to research each measure and help draft balanced pro and con explanations that inform voters without advocating. Team members may also be asked to help prepare League arguments that could be submitted in support of or opposition to specific measures, consistent with League positions. This is a short-term commitment, with arguments needed by June and broader analysis completed by August for inclusion in VOTE411 and printed voter education materials. If you are interested in contributing your research, writing, or analytical skills, please email lwvazadvocacy@gmail.com to volunteer.

Stay Engaged This Legislative Session

The legislative session is far from over—and neither is our advocacy. The bills listed below have advanced to the second chamber, which means they will be heard again, and your voice still matters. As these measures move through new committees and floor votes, we must continue to show up by submitting Request to Speak (RTS), tracking amendments, and urging lawmakers to either support or oppose these proposals.

Momentum can shift quickly in the second chamber. Testimony, public pressure, and timely action can make the difference between a bill moving forward, being amended, or stopping altogether. We encourage you to follow these bills closely, stay informed on upcoming hearings, and be ready to act when alerts go out.

What you can do now:

• Monitor hearing schedules and agendas

• Submit RTS to support or oppose at upcoming hearings

• Share updates with your networks and encourage others to participate

Our collective engagement is critical at this stage of the process. Let’s keep the pressure on and make sure our priorities are represented every step of the way.

Read the LWVAZ Analysis of the bills that were heard in committees during the 2026 legislative session.   https://docs.google.com/document/d/1S_jqtDezvGrEM-_A75VzLQbik1e9q8UdskCAhsk2Das/edit?usp=sharing

Building Staff Capacity: A Roadmap Series to Move from Volunteer-Led to Staffed Leagues 

This 2026 Transformation Webinar Series is designed to help State Leagues build the organizational capacity needed to meet this moment for democracy with clarity, resilience, and integrity. Register for upcoming webinars here.