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clean water act

Delaware Clean Water Act, HB200

Governor John Carney, LWV Environment & Natural Resources Chair Charlie Garlow, and Representative Longhurst celebrating the passage of the DE Clean Water Act, HB200, in Lewes DE 2022.

Clean Water Act
MLK Event

Martin Luther King Day 2023

The 2023 Annual Banquet was held on Saturday, January 14th, 2023. In attendance included Lt. Governor Bethany Long Hall, Rep. Ruth Briggs King and Stell Parker Selby, to name a few. Gwendolyn Miller represented the LWVDE.

Celebrating MLK Day in Delaware
African Women Group

Reaching Out

Gwendolyn Miller & Letty Diswood spoke to 20 women representing the Student Leaders on Women's Leadership from Sub-Saharan Africa.
bill signing

Bill signing of several environmental-protection bills

Peggy Schutz was front and center at a recent bill signing of several environmental protection bills that the League supported.

Delaware

A Voice for Citizens - A Force for Change

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

Register Now! LWVSCDE Biennial All-Member Meeting, May 17

invitation 2025 LWVSCDE Biennial

Submitted by Delaware in April 2025.

Event Date: 
05/17/2025 - 10:30am to 1:00pm
Event location: 

Georgetown Library

LWVSCDE Biennial all-members meeting: Saturday, May 17, 10:30 am - 1 pm at Georgetown Library. Click "Read more" for details on the agenda, activities, and how you can help. Part of the meeting is open to the public.

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LWVSCDE May Newsletter - Leading as the League

LWVSCDE Newsletter Logo

Submitted by Delaware in April 2025.

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The May issue of Leading of the League brings news from LWVUS, LWVDE, and LWVSCDE. Find out about the national League's efforts to combat attacks on democracy. Learn about legislation being considered by the Delaware General Assembly and the LWVDE Biennial Convention. And find out what your friends in the Sussex League have been up to, from rallies in Rehoboth and Dover, to school board elections, presentations to local organizations, and much more! AND DON'T FORGET THE SUSSEX LWV May 17 BIENNIAL MEETING! Click on "Newsletters" in the left-hand sidebar.

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School Board Election Day

Delaware School Board Elections - Second Tuesday in May

Submitted by Delaware in January 2025.

Event Date: 
05/13/2025 - 7:00am to 8:00pm

School Board Elections in Delaware (statewide). Polls are open from 7am to 8pm. All U.S. Citizens age 18 and older residing in Delaware can vote in school board elections; you do not have to be a registered voter to vote in this election.

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VOTE411 Goes Live for the May 13, 2025, Delaware School Board Elections

Hey Delaware! School Board Elections on May 13! Find your polling locations, candidate info, and more at VOTE411.org

Submitted by Delaware in April 2025.

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School board candidate information is now live on LWVDE's VOTE411 online voter guide. Go to www.vote411.org and enter your home address to view Personalized Voting Information.

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LWVNCC Co-sponsored Candidate Forum in Christina District

Come hear the candidates for Christina School Board answer YOUR questions! Janiene Campbell and Shannon Tronscoso

Submitted by Delaware in April 2025.

Event Date: 
04/29/2025 - 7:00pm
Event location: 

Newark Senior Center

 Update 5/2/2025: Full event video for this 4/29 candidate forum is now available here: 

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View the Indian River School Board District 1 Candidates Forum, May 8, 7-8:30 pm

Indian River School Board District 1 forum participants, May 8, 2025

Submitted by Delaware in April 2025.

Event Date: 
05/08/2025 - 7:00pm to 8:30pm
Event location: 

Indian River Senior Center

The Sussex LWV held a public forum for the Indian River School Board District 1 candidates on May 8 at the Indian River Senior Center. ASL interpreters were present. The event was recorded and posted to this website and to our YouTube channel YouTube channel at https://youtu.be/-h72KPpJO8w?si=O8tl7BsFBgyK2Emh

Click "Read more" below for direct access to the video and for details including moderator and candidate bios.

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Spring Fundraiser Book Browse at Huxley & Hiro!

Spring Fundraiser at Huxley & Hiro May 31st 2025

Submitted by Delaware in May 2025.

Event Date: 
05/31/2025 - 10:00am
Event location: 

Huxley & Hiro Booksellers

Can't make it? Browse and buy from now till May 31st on line to support us as well!

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ACLU Delaware "Week of Action: Voting Rights" set for May 12 to 16

ACLU - Get Ready to Activate Delaware - May 12 to 16: Voting Rights

Submitted by Delaware in May 2025.

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From the ACLU of Delaware...

Week of Action: Voting Rights

Join the ACLU in saying: Let Delawareans vote!

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LWV Declares United States in a "Constitutional Crisis"

LWV Declares United States in a "Constitutional Crisis"

Submitted by Delaware in April 2025.

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On April 17, 2025, the League of Women Voters of the United States issued this statement:

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Rise for Freedom Coalition offers online training in mobilizing to defend democracy.

Rise for Freedom nationwide mass trainings

Submitted by Delaware in April 2025.

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LWVUS is a partner in the Rise For Freedom coalition, which is offering a series of weekly virtual training sessions on "how we organize effectively in times of creeping autocracy." Spearheaded by Public Citizen and other partners, the training series is designed to "build community, share mobilizing opportunities, and plan together to demand democracy and resist Project 2025." You can find out more and sign up for the virtual sessions at Rise4Freedom.org.

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