Unite and Rise 8.5 Action in Arizona
On May 1, the League of Women Voters launched Unite and Rise 8.5, an ambitious initiative to mobilize 8.5 million voters through civic engagement, education, and advocacy. As part of the broader Women Defend Democracy campaign, this initiative highlights the many ways voters can drive real change in their communities.
Unite and Rise 8.5 is a nonpartisan, non-violent initiative to engage and mobilize 8.5 million voters by the 2026 midterms through civic education, public mobilization, legal advocacy, and partnership-building—with opportunities for everyone to get involved, from local outreach to national action.
League Advocacy Begins at Home
2026 will be a pivotal year in Arizona's political landscape, and we must prepare now. Our passion and voice can create real change. Volunteer for advocacy projects and support the League's efforts to promote democracy at every level.
Get involved in projects that interest you. Please complete this form LWVAZ Advocacy Volunteer Opportunities 2025 - 2026, which covers some of our key initiatives. We can't do it without you!
No experience? No problem! Whether you're new to advocacy or want to improve your skills, our targeted education and training sessions are designed to support you every step of the way. Learn how to analyze legislation, understand issue-based advocacy, navigate VOTE411, and more. New events are posted monthly at lwvaz.org. Check the site regularly and register for trainings that will prepare you to be a powerful voice for the League's positions at the Capitol and in your community.
National Actions
Hold Congress Accountable for the One Big Beautiful Bill
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act was enacted in early July. As members of Congress head home to connect with their constituents, it’s time for us to let them know how we feel about the bill.
Tell Congress Not to Gut Medicaid Contact Your Representatives
Reject Anti-Voter Policies
The House of Representatives passed the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, which would require citizenship documentation to register to vote—even though voters in every state are already required to affirm or verify their citizenship status when registering.
The SAVE Act would create one more barrier to the voting process, as many eligible voters do not have easy access to the necessary documents.
Tell your Senators to oppose the SAVE Act. |