Use your ballot with confidence
Open election information, SBWPC endorsements, the Election Center and nonpartisan voter-protection resources
- Vote
- Election and voter tools
Choose one action. Make it count.
Start with one civic goal. We will narrow the page to the most useful actions, then help you save up to three next steps in a personal plan.
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Start where your energy fits
Choose one pathway. Each opens only the resources you need for that kind of participation.
Put your voice on the public record
Follow SBWPC priorities, read public letters and identify the elected officials with authority to act
- Speak Up
- Contact leaders and act on issues
Show up and stay connected
Attend events, join committee work, follow SBWPC in the news and take part in Cosmopolitics
- Participate
- Events and community engagement
Move toward public leadership
Prepare to run, seek endorsement consideration, explore appointed service and build leadership capacity
- Lead
- Run, serve and evaluate candidates
Strengthen feminist political power
Join or renew, contribute, receive SBWPC updates and connect directly with the organization
- Support
- Join, donate and stay connected
Actions for your goal
Choose a civic goal, then review the actions for it, or select All when you need the complete directory. Save up to three practical actions to your personal plan. The plan stays on this device until you clear it.
- VoteBest next step
Explore the 2026 Voter Guide
Review election deadlines, candidates, districts and official voter resources.
- Vote
Review SBWPC Endorsements
See endorsement decisions and follow the developing November General Election process.
- Vote
Election Center
Current election activity, key dates and official election resources
- Vote
Election Protection
Nonpartisan voter help, rights information and election-protection resources
- Speak UpBest next step
Find and Contact Representatives
Identify federal, state, county, city and school-board representatives serving your area.
- Speak Up
Open the Issues Hub
Connect SBWPC positions and current public-policy concerns to direct civic action.
- Speak Up
Advocacy Priorities
Review the feminist priorities guiding SBWPC public advocacy
- Speak Up
Letters & Statements
Read SBWPC’s public advocacy record and positions communicated to decision-makers
- Speak Up
Federal and Elected Officials
Official USAGov directory for elected officials
- Speak Up
California Legislature
Find your State Senate and Assembly representatives by address
- Speak Up
Santa Barbara County
Find districts and local elected officials through the County’s official lookup
- ParticipateBest next step
Attend an SBWPC Event
Find workshops, community programs and upcoming opportunities to participate.
- Participate
Attend Cosmopolitics 2026
Join SBWPC's annual leadership event and explore ticket and sponsorship opportunities.
- Participate
Read SBWPC in the News
Follow media coverage, public statements and SBWPC's community impact.
- Participate
Join a Committee
Connect with candidate, policy, events, communications and member work
- LeadBest next step
Prepare to Run for Office
Use Candidate Corner for filing tools, campaign preparation, endorsement requirements and resources.
- Lead
Request an SBWPC Endorsement
Check readiness, understand the process and open the official public endorsement request form.
- Lead
Explore Boards and Commissions
Learn how appointed public service can build experience and strengthen representative leadership.
- Lead
A Seat at the Table
Candidate-development and public-leadership support through A Fund for a Feminist Future
- SupportBest next step
Join or Renew Membership
Support political education, advocacy, candidate development and member-led endorsement work.
- Support
Join the Mailing List
Receive event invitations, endorsement announcements, election information and SBWPC updates.
- Support
Donate
Support feminist leadership, voter education, advocacy and public participation
- Support
Contact SBWPC
Ask a question or connect directly with the organization
Your three-action plan
Small actions build public power.
Save up to three actions. Your plan stays on this device until you clear it.
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Public power starts with participation
One useful action is enough to begin.
Small actions build public power.
Voting, contacting representatives, attending events, joining committees, supporting candidates and preparing to lead all strengthen feminist political participation throughout Santa Barbara County.
Start with one action today.
Use the Civic Action Center whenever you need a direct path from information to participation.