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League of Women Voters shows Pasadena voters the path to November
By Sheryl Turner,
15 hours ago
For years, the League of Women Voters has been a fixture of Pasadena’s civic landscape. Throughout October, the organization is hosting a series of non-partisan candidate forums designed to help residents learn about local elections. These events bring together candidates and community members for substantive conversations about voter issues.
“We want citizens to make informed decisions,” explains the LWV Pasadena Area, which has organized forums across seven local jurisdictions. “By hosting these forums, we’re creating spaces where candidates and voters can connect face-to-face.”
The forums run through mid-October and cover races in Alhambra, Pasadena Unified School District, La Canada, Monrovia, San Gabriel, Altadena, and Duarte. Each event features candidates for city council and school board positions.
Mark Your Calendars
- Thursday, October 1, 6:00 PM – Alhambra City Council Districts 1, 2, and 5 (Alhambra Public Library)
- Monday, October 5, 6:30 PM – Pasadena USD Districts 1 and 5 (PUSD Headquarters)
- Tuesday, October 6, 6:00 PM – La Canada USD Governing Board (La Canada High School Auditorium)
- Monday, October 12, 6:00 PM – Monrovia City Council and School Board (Monrovia Council Hearing Room)
- Thursday, October 15, 6:30 PM – San Gabriel City Council At-Large (San Gabriel)
- Monday, October 19, 6:00 PM – Altadena Trustee District 3 (Altadena Community Center)
- TBD – Duarte City Council and USD School Board (Westminster Gardens)
Many of these forums are co-sponsored by community organizations including Grassroots Alhambra, Pasadena Educators Network, the Pasadena PTA Council, Voces Unidas, and others.
On Sunday, October 11, LWV Pasadena Area is co-hosting “Witch Way to the Polls,” a family-friendly event at Griffith Park..
Co-chairs Colleen Donovan and Martha Zavala have conjured up an event that combines Halloween spirit with civic engagement.
“We want as many Los Angeles County residents as possible at this event,” said Donovan. “We have cash prizes for the first, second, and third participants to cross the finish line, and everyone gets a commemorative pin.”
The event features costume contests, trick-or-treating, voter registration booths, live music, face painting, and more.
Event Details
- When: Sunday, October 11, 2026 (Check-in at 8:00 AM)
- Where: Griffith Park, 4730 Crystal Springs Drive, Los Angeles
- Registration: Available at runsignup.com/Race/CA/LosAngeles/WitchWayToThePolls
- Early Bird Registration: $35 through September 14; $40 after
With ballots set to mail out starting October 5, the League of Women Voters wants to make sure that every eligible voter is prepared to use them.
For more information about the candidate forums, visit forums@lwv-pa.org. To learn more about the League’s work in our community, reach out to organizers directly or attend an upcoming event.
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