Educating Voters

Educating Voters

We host hundreds of events and programs every year to educate voters about candidates in thousands of federal, state and local races, as well as distribute millions of educational materials about state and local elections.

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Bridging The Divide: A Case for Abolishing the Electoral College

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At the National League’s 2022 convention, the LWVUS adopted the position to support the abolition of the Electoral College. View the official LWVUS presentation that covers the history of this outdated institution, debunks myths of how it prevents larger states from controlling the outcome of the presidential elections, and how its abolition would reflect the American ideal of One Person / One Vote.

February 3, 2024

10:00 am via Zoom

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Volunteer Opportunity: Voter Registration Event at The Village at Gainesville

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Submitted by Alachua County in December 2023.

Event Date: 
01/30/2024 - 10:00am to 3:00pm
Event location: 

The Village at Gainesville

LWV of Alachua County is hosting a voter registration event at The Village at Gainesville. Join us to assist residents with voter registration (training required), vote by mail, and voter education. 

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Get Out The Vote (GOTV) Action Team

Get Out the Vote in blue and red text on a gray to white background with a red bar with white stars along the top and blue bar with white stars along the bottom

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Matheson Museum Partnership

Matheson Museum Partnership Voices & Votes Exhibit in brown/yellow text over historic womens march image in background

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VOTE411: Election information you need!

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VOTE411.org is the League’s one-stop-shop where you can find all the information you need to cast your ballot. It's online, easy to use, nonpartisan, and available in both English and Spanish.

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VIDEO: LWVW How to Run for Local Public Office for the 2024 Town Election

Submitted by Wellesley in December 2023.

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On December 6, 2023, the League of Women Voters of Wellesley held our annual information session for anyone interested in running for Town Meeting or one of Wellesley’s Boards in our town's March 2024 election.  With our panel of civic all-stars,

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Volunteer Opportunity: Tabling at Gainesville's Downtown Festival and Art Show

Three women at LWV table with red table cloth

Submitted by Alachua County in October 2023.

Event Date: 
11/18/2023 - 10:00am to 11/19/2023 - 5:00pm
Event location: 

Downtown Gainesville (near The Hippodrome)

LWV of Alachua County is tabling at Gainesville's Downtown Festival and Art Show. Join us to assist attendees with voter registration (training required) and voter education. We will also be collecting petition signatures. 

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LWVVC President Serves as Panelist at Importance of Voting Forum

Submitted by Volusia County in October 2023.

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Pictured L to R: Dr. Nicki Junkins (LWVVC President), Cherise Webb-Moore (Chair, AKA Connections and Social Justice Committee), Dr. Victor. E.

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Public Forum: MBTA Communities Requirements

Submitted by Wellesley in October 2023.

Event Date: 
11/30/2023 - 7:00pm
Event location: 

Wellesley Free Library, Wakelin Room

How is Wellesley Complying?

Meghan Jop, Executive Director of General Government Services, and Eric Arbeene, Planning Director, will be our keynote speakers at this important community dialogue. 

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LWVW: Brown Bag Lunch and Round Table Discussion with Ellen Korpi on Strengthening Community

Submitted by Wellesley in October 2023.

Event Date: 
10/27/2023 - 11:45am
Event location: 

Home of LWVW Board Member Margie Palladino

Please join us as we return to meeting in person with a Brown Bag Lunch and Round Table Discussion on Strengthening Community through a new Welcome Ambassador pilot program. We are resurrecting a charished LWVW tradition as we

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