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Simple idea: Voters should pick politicians, not the other way around.

Action Alerts

Call to Action - Time for Nonpartisan Redistricting

Position

Promote an open governmental system that is representative, accountable and responsive.
Event Date: 
Apr 25 2018 07:00 pm to Apr 26 2018 06:45 pm
Event location: 

Olmsted Place

A presentation of the concept of ranked choice voting, aka instant run-off will be held at 161 S. Huntington Ave., JP.  Parking is usually available on the street.  The 39 bus stops right in front or across the street in front of the VA hospital.

News

Also available as a downloadable PDF:

Blog Post

A four-minute presentation on redistricting by Professor Nathaniel Persily, published on YouTube on February 10, 2016.

young girl reading newspaper
News
Event Date: 
Feb 27 2018 06:00 pm to 07:30 pm
Event location: 

1001 Wiekamp Hall - Indiana University South Bend

This event will feature the Second Congressional District candidates, St. Joseph County Sheriff candidates, and other candidates on your St. Joseph County ballots. 

Journalists Naomi Shalit and John Christie seated with newspapers
Event Date: 
Mar 17 2018 12:00 pm to Mar 18 2018 01:45 pm
Event location: 

Capitol Plaza Hotel, Ethan Allen Room

Join us for our Spring 2018 Lecture and Lunch.  

Candidates for Mayor, photographed by Matthew Thorsen, Seven Days
Blog Post

Channel 17/Town Meeting TV teamed up with Seven Days weekly newspaper and the Champlain Valley League of Women Voters to host a live election forum of the Burlington mayoral candidates on Monday, February

Position

The League of Women Voters of Connecticut supports government officials and employees being held accountable for carrying out their duties in an effective and ethically-responsible manner.

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