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Maury Goodman - First President of Wheaton LWV
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.

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.

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

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

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Public Statement

LWVUS and the League of Women Voters of the District of Columbia issued a joint statement in response to President Trump deploying the National Guard to Washington, DC, and taking over the DC Metropolitan Police Department

Public Statement

Texas organizations filed an amicus brief explaining that Governor Abbott’s attempt to expel State Rep. Gene Wu is unconstitutional and could set a dangerous precedent.

Blog Post

On July 28, 2025, the League's CEO, Celina Stewart, Esq., joined the League of Women Voters of Chautauqua at the Chautauqua Institution for the Chautauqua Lecture Series, with the theme of "The Global Rise in Authoritarianism."

Public Statement

League of Women Voters of the United States CEO Celina Stewart, Esq., issued the following statement in response to states considering mid-cycle redistricting.

Blog Post

As we celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, legal intern Jayla Smith interviewed Chief of Activation and Justice Marcia Johnson about the law's impact and how we can ensure that its legacy continues.