SUMMARY OF LWVUS 55th CONVENTION IN DENVER:

It was a great honor to represent our League at the National Convention, even if not in person but virtually. We started knowing that the Deerfield League was ready for a difficult battle to have the National League adopt the Abolition of the Electoral College as a position. We were all stunned when the LWVUS president, in her opening remarks, announced that “the League’s next “moonshot” goal (would be the) abolition of the Electoral College. The League has long supported this goal, due to the college's racist history and many shortcomings.” The announcement brought many of us to happy tears.

After the first day of the Convention, those present at the convention, joined Denver activists bymarching to the Colorado State Capitol Building and rallying for abortion justice.

The next day, MSNBC political analyst Joy Reid reflected on the essential nature of our work in her keynote address.

Throughout three days of plenary (sessions attended by all participants), delegates elected the 2022-2024 LWVUS Board of directors. Dr. Deborah Ann Turner was once again elected as board president, a role she has held since 2020.

Delegates also voted on several motions, including the LWVUS budget and various bylaws amendment proposals. Read the decision summaries.

Delegates had the opportunity to attend dozens of workshops and caususes throughout Convention on topics as diverse as mis and dis-information, activating young voters, using OutreachCircle, and more. 

Due to time constraints, the presentation of Biennium Awards was postponed and will be held the week of July 11. Be on the lookout for a virtual invitation to this celebration!

As reported from the Convention. It was a great experience attending. Marlene Senescu