The Edwardsville Area

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The Edwardsville Area

The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan political organization encouraging informed and active participation in government. It influences public policy through education and advocacy.

 

Candidate Forum at Wildey Theatre on Feb 25

Submitted by The Edwardsville Area in January 2026.

Event Date: 
02/25/2026 - 7:00pm
Event location: 

Wildey Theatre

The League of Women Voters of the Edwardsville Area invites the public to attend our 2026 Primary Election Candidate Event on Tuesday, February 25, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. at the Wildey Theatre, 252 North Main Street, Edwardsville, IL 62025.

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One Person--One Vote--Virtual Discussion about the Electoral College

"Pros and Cons"

Submitted by The Edwardsville Area in June 2024.

Event Date: 
06/27/2024 - 7:00pm to 8:00pm

A virtual panel discussion with democracy experts explaining how to tackle challenges with the Electoral College. This will be live-streamed on LWVUS Facebook and later available on Youtube.

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Health Care Reform--January Monthly Membership Meeting (taped presentation)

Submitted by The Edwardsville Area in January 2023.

Event Date: 
01/26/2023 - 7:00pm to 8:00pm

Health Care Reform--The US League’s statement of support for “a national [program] financed through general taxes in place of individual…premiums” — now also called Improved and Enhanced Medicare for All — is clear. The January monthly meeting was a discussion led by Dr Gronemeyer on what is needed for health care reform. The presentation was videotaped and can be found on this website.

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Issues

Issues for Emphasis are adopted by our grassroots members during our biennial Convention. Briefings on issues are held annually and can be viewed on this page.

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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Hands of different colors surrounding the League of Women Voters Logo symbolizing the League's commitment to diversity.

LWV is an organization fully committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in principle and in practice. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are central to the organization’s current and future success in engaging all individuals, households, communities, and policy makers in creating a more perfect democracy.

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