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LWVUS launched Unite and Rise 8.5 on May 1st, 2025

Nonviolent protests... engaging a threshold of 3.5% of the population have never failed to bring about change.

Unite and Rise 8.5
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Your League in the Community

LWVDE and our Local Leagues are a frequent presence in our communities
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LWV offers hands-on and personal volunteer opportunities

Sussex County Delaware LWV President Barb Hedges-Goettl getting it done :)
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Everyone is welcome in the League!

Today's League of Women Voters maintains a strong committment to diversity, equity and inclusion. 
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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.

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League of Women Voters Celebrates Historic Voter Participation in 2026 Midterms

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in November 2026.

Public Statement

With most election results now known, one thing is clear: Americans turned out in extraordinary numbers to vote in the 2026 midterm elections. According to preliminary estimates from the University of Florida’s Election Lab, approximately 124.3 million Americans cast their ballots, up from approximately 112 million in 2022. 

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LWVDE All-Member Social Gathering

LWVDE Member Social Tuesday December 1, 2026 (flier shown with winter imagery, snowflakes & trees)

Submitted by Delaware in November 2026.

Event Date: 
12/01/2026 - 5:30pm to 7:30pm
Event location: 

Duck Creek Regional Library

The LWV of Delaware Board invites all members (statewide) to a social gathering on December 1st in Smyrna with food and friends. Let's Celebrate Our Election Work Together! No cost to attend, but please register.

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DelCOG Elected Officials Reception 2026

Submitted by Delaware in October 2026.

Event Date: 
12/07/2026 - 5:30pm to 8:30pm
Event location: 

Ed Oliver Golf Club

Join the Delaware Coalition for Open Government and other event sponsors (including LWV of Delaware and LWV of New Castle County) at the biennial Elected Officials Reception to “meet and greet” our elected State, County, and Municipal officials.

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Sussex Activity Roundup

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PLANNING FOR 2027 HAS BEGUN!
** 2027 Defending Democracy Film Festival Fundraiser planning will begin mid-November. Join us for a November 13 Zoom call. Reach out to Event
Chair Lisa Malone at lwvscde.forums [at] gmail.com or Barb Hedges-Goettl at president [at] sussexlwv.org
** Wanted: New Candidate Forum Leader for 2027 and 2028
** Check out the latest newsletter below.
** Find out what the Sussex LWV is up to on one page: https://my.lwv.org/node/72915, and check our SignUp page to get involved: https://signup.com/go/GrccOWu
** See you soon!

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LWVNCC Newsletter

The November 2026 edition of the LWV of New Castle County's VOTER Newsletter is available now to read online. Click 'Read More'...

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LWVNCC Scholarships

Now Accepting Applications for 4 awards of $1,000 each (LWVNCC 2026 Annual Scholarships flier shown)

The New Castle County League is now accepting applications for its annual scholarship program; multiple awards of $1,000 each. This scholarship is for NCC students, either graduating high school seniors or continuing college or vocational students, who submit an essay related to good citizenship and civic engagement. Applications will be accepted through March 15, 2027.

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The LWVUS "Unite and Rise 8.5" Initiative

Unite and Rise 8.5

Submitted by Delaware in October 2025.

Blog Post

The LWV Unite and Rise 8.5 initiative aims to engage and mobilize 8.5 million voters. Click "Read more" below to find and sign an LWV Unite and Rise Commitment Form. And check our "Unite & Rise" web page (under the "GET INVOLVED" menu item) for local Delaware protest opportunities and events.

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Submissions Sought for 2027 LWV Poetry Anthology

The Arc of Justice Call for Poetry Submissions by November 15, 2026. (additional text, painting, QR code shown)

Submitted by Delaware in September 2026.

News

The theme for this year's LWV Poetry Anthology project is "The Arc of Justice." This collection by League leaders in Wisconsin seeks to publish works from LWV members in every state. Submissions are due by November 15, 2026.

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