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First Male President of Wheaton LWV - Not for Women Only!

Maury Goodman - First President of Wheaton LWV

Submitted by Wheaton, Illinois in September 2024.

Press Mention

The Wheaton League of Women Voters released a press release celebrating its first male president, Maury Goodman. The Daily Herald published the article which is available to subscribers. Read the press release.

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LWV Members Jan Kay and Don Westlake Honored

Submitted by Wheaton, Illinois in February 2025.

News

Jan Kay and Don Westlake, long-time members of the League of Women Voters of Wheaton, were honored by the City of Wheaton for their volunteer service to the city.

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Be Informed: Attend or Watch Video of a Forum for the April 1st Consolidated Election

Candidates Forum

Submitted by Wheaton, Illinois in February 2025.

News

Be prepared. Do you know the candidates for the April 1st Consolidated Election? Attend a Forum or a Meet & Greet. Read a full list sponsored by the League of Women Voters and high schools in our local communities.

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Member Alert - ChapterSpot Join/Renew Activated

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Submitted by Wheaton, Illinois in February 2025.

News

The National League of Women Voters has enabled access to the new ChapterSpot JOIN/RENEW page.

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Member Alert - ChapterSpot LWV New Member Portal

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Submitted by Wheaton, Illinois in January 2025.

News

The League of Women Voters organization is switching to a new member portal for all Leagues across the country.

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Inappropriate and Concerning: LWVUS Statement on DOJ Voter Data and Election Machine Requests

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in July 2025.

Public Statement

LWV CEO Celina Stewart, Esq., issued the following statement in response to the Department of Justice’s actions to gather data on voters ahead of next year’s midterm elections.

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It’s Our Job to Fight for John Lewis’ America

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in July 2025.

Blog Post

Throughout his lifetime, John Lewis was a stalwart warrior for the promise of American Democracy. We owe it to the legacy of John Lewis’ life of service to answer his end-of-life plea not to sit silent but to do our part to ensure that a robust American democracy continues.

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Why Local Elections are Critical to Democracy

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in July 2025.

Blog Post

Local elections happen annually in the United States. The officials elected and the decisions they make affect your daily life as much, if not more, than those in the federal government. From road repairs, schools, and urban planning to immigration and policing, local government is constantly present in every part of American life.   

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League of Women Voters of Wyoming Files Brief Against Burdensome Proof of Citizenship Law

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in July 2025.

Public Statement

The League of Women Voters of Wyoming filed an amicus brief urging a federal court to grant a preliminary injunction against HB 156, a law imposing burdensome and discriminatory proof of citizenship requirements on voter registration in Wyoming.

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League of Women Voters of Florida and LULAC Secure Narrow Preliminary Injunction in Ballot Initiative Case

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in July 2025.

Public Statement

The US District Court for the Northern District of Florida issued a limited ruling striking down the application of specific provisions of Florida’s House Bill 1205.

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