Berrien & Cass Counties

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League of Women Voters of Berrien & Cass Counties

The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan, grassroots organization that protects and expands voting rights and ensures everyone is represented in our democracy. The League neither endorses nor opposes candidates or political parties. We empower voters and defend democracy through advocacy and education. Membership is open to men and women at least 16 years of age.

The Berrien/Cass League serves people in Berrien/Cass Counties.
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BECAUSE DEMOCRACY IS NOT A SPECTATOR SPORT!

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 LWVBCC August Newsletter 

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 2026 08 Snapshot

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2026 Election Important Dates

Important Dates and Deadlines

Submitted by Berrien & Cass Counties in June 2026.

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    • Sept 24, 2026 – Mail-in ballots available for voters
    • Oct 24, 2026 – First day of early voting 
    • Nov. 3, 2026 – General Election Day

Visit Michigan.gov/Vote to view upcoming elections in your city or township.

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2026 Voter Registration Deadlines

Register to Vote

Submitted by Berrien & Cass Counties in February 2026.

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Voters may register by mail or online if an election is 15 or more days away.

 

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Berrien County Election Workers Needed

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Submitted by Berrien & Cass Counties in June 2026.

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Berrien County is looking for Poll Workers at following locations. Please contact the Clerk at each location for more information:

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CASS COUNTY Election Workers Needed

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Submitted by Berrien & Cass Counties in June 2026.

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Cass County needs additional election inspectors and would love your help.

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Help Support Michigan Elections by Becoming a Poll Worker

Support MI Clerks

Submitted by Berrien & Cass Counties in June 2026.

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Have you wondered what type of workers are required to run elections and what kind of training is involved?

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You’re Invited to Pasta & Postcards

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Submitted by Berrien & Cass Counties in August 2026.

Event Date: 
09/09/2026 - 5:30pm to 8:00pm
Event location: 

Home of Val Schnable

Join us for a relaxed and friendly evening of pasta, beverages, and dessert as we write postcards encouraging voters to cast their ballots in the general election on November 3rd.

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LWVBCC Book Club

2026 08 Book Club

Submitted by Berrien & Cass Counties in August 2026.

Event Date: 
09/14/2026 - 10:00am
Event location: 

Home of Judy Scully

Join us for the discussion of "This Land is your Land: A Road Trip Through the US", by Beverly Gage on September 14th at home of Judy Scul
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What the Constitution Means to Me - an LWVBCC sponsored production!

Ghostlight 2026 09

Submitted by Berrien & Cass Counties in March 2026.

Event Date: 
09/18/2026 - 12:00am to 09/27/2026 - 12:00am
Event location: 

The Ghostlight Theatre

LWVBCC will be tabling, and speaking!
Tickets available now!
Please join us after the Sunday Matinee Performances for speaker’s panels on the Constitution!

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LWVBCC Presents - Voting 101 and Ballot Proposals

Submitted by Berrien & Cass Counties in September 2026.

Event Date: 
10/01/2026 - 6:00pm to 7:30pm
Event location: 

The Bridgman Public Library

Save the Date 

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LWVBCC Presents - Navigating Voter Information in a Digital Age

Submitted by Berrien & Cass Counties in September 2026.

Event Date: 
10/08/2026 - 6:00pm to 7:30pm
Event location: 

The Bridgman Public Library

Save the Date 

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LWVBCC General Membership Meeting- Open to the public

Submitted by Berrien & Cass Counties in September 2026.

Event Date: 
10/13/2026 - 5:30pm to 7:30pm
Event location: 

Lake Time Brewing & Spirits

Save the Date 

 

Mike Schnable, Don Lenderman, Sarah Warner are our speakers walking you through Vote 411, Mis/Dis Information, Voting Rights, and more!

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The LWVBCC Presents: ASK THE LWVBCC: Pop Up Office Hours of Voter Questions

Submitted by Berrien & Cass Counties in September 2026.

Event Date: 
10/15/2026 - 4:30pm to 5:00pm
Event location: 

The Bridgman Public Library

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The LWVBCC Presents: Taking A Breath After the Election with The LWVBCC: Relax, Reflect, and Re-engage

Submitted by Berrien & Cass Counties in September 2026.

Event Date: 
11/18/2026 - 6:00pm to 7:30pm
Event location: 

The Bridgman Public Library

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The LWVBCC & Friends Holiday Party - 2026!

Holiday party

Submitted by Berrien & Cass Counties in September 2026.

Event Date: 
12/09/2026 - 5:00pm to 7:30pm
Event location: 

Lake Michigan Vintners

You are cordially invited to the

League of Women Voters of Berrien & Cass Counties

2026 Holiday Party

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LWVMI Action Alert How to Video

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Submitted by Berrien & Cass Counties in June 2026.

Action Alerts

LWV MI encourages our members to respond to Action Alerts when they appear in League emails.

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Michigan 2026 Election Information including Election Calendars Is Now Available

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Submitted by Berrien & Cass Counties in January 2026.

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The Michigan 2026 Election Administrator Information including 2026 Election Calendars is now available at the Michigan Secretary of State website.

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Know What You Sign! / League of Women Voters of Michigan

LWV MI know what you sign

Submitted by Berrien & Cass Counties in December 2025.

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Petition drives are gearing up in Michigan.  Many circulators will be in our communities in the next year – especially during warm-weather months – attempting to get a minimum of 500,000 valid signatures so that the proposal can be part of the Nov

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Sign Up for Berrien County's Election Information Notification

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Submitted by Berrien & Cass Counties in September 2025.

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Want to be informed of the latest Berrien County election information?

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Sign Up for Cass County's New eMail Blast System to Keep Informed of Upcoming Elections

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Submitted by Berrien & Cass Counties in September 2025.

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Want to be informed of the latest Cass County election information?

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Looking for Elected Official Contact Information????

Find your elected officials

Submitted by Berrien & Cass Counties in February 2025.

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The LWVBCC makes it easy to find the contact information for your elected officials.  Just click on the "* Contact Your Elected Officials" text in the side bar for a list of your County, State and Federal elected Officials.  Click on the underlined offical name for detailed contact information.  Not finding your elected official?  Click on the underlined text of the Branch of Government for a list of all officials.

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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

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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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Board Members

President - S. Warner
Vice President - Beverly Gray
Secretary - Karen Roth
Treasurer - Allen Warner
 
Advocacy & Education – Don Lenderman
Community Outreach – S. Warner
Fundraising Chair – Barbara Starke
Local & State Government Observation – Open
Membership – Val Schnable
Publicity – Faith Schoon
Voter Services – Beverly Gray
Webmaster – Mike Schnable
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