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On Oct. 31, 2018, Mary Tworek-Tupper, the president of the League of Women Voters of Wheaton, sent a letter to local school superintendents opposing a resolution on arming teachers. The letter was sent to Dr.

Student Voting Guide
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Despite their potential impact in the electoral process, young adults (age 18-29) vote at a far lower rate than any other age group in the U.S.  To address this concern, BestColleges.com has created a Student Voting Guide Website.

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The League of Women Voters of Wheaton believes the November ballot referendum from Community Unit School District 200 should be passed by the voters. This referendum is to replace the 60-year-old Jefferson Early Childhood Education Center without a tax increase.

Public Statement

The Mid-term elections are an extremely important part of the election process, covering all 435 Congressional races, as well as important state offices including Governor Attorney General, Secretary of State, Cont

Mock Elections at local high schools
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This year we held mock elections at West Chicago, Wheaton Warrenville South, Glenbard North, and Wheaton North High Schools.

Barb Laimins registers voters at the Naturalization Ceremony.
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On September 17, LWV Wheaton was honored and happy to be at the naturalization ceremony at Cantigny Park. The League helped welcome a new group of citizens and was on hand to register new voters!

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Read the article about the League of Women Voters, "The League of extraordinary women," by Phil Kadner in the CHICAGO SUN TIMES (September 11, 2018).

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The season of political yard signs popping up on lawns is upon us. With the Midterm elections just 2 months away, we’re heading into the prime time of campaign season. To be an educated voter when you head to the polls on November 3, it’s important to know the value of political yard signs, and the dos and don’ts when it comes to this form of communication in campaign season.

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Whether you actually call yourself a millennial or not (technically this only refers to people born during 1981-1996—I checked), if you’re between the ages of 18 and oh, say, 40, let’s just assume I’m talking to you. We need to all vote this November. All of us.

Two league members at the national convention
Public Statement

The League of Women Voters of Wheaton was represented by LWV board member and League delegate Liz Albert at the League of Women Voters of the United States (LWVUS) 53rd National Convention held June 28 – July 1 in Chicago, IL.

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