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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Voter Suppression Panel Event Flyer Oct 28
Event Date: 
Oct 28 2020 05:30 pm
Event location: 

Online - ZOOM Webinar

Is voting safe and secure in Connecticut?

During this webinar, we'll discuss this critical question and more. Confirmed panelists include:
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The League of Women Voters of Connecticut wants all eligible voters to be registered and vote this year. Are you wondering why you should vote, how you can vote and what to expect? Watch this Special LWVCT event to hear from the Secretary of the State, Denise Merrill, our VP of Voter Services, Laura Smits, and a panel of voters from around the state as they share what voting means to them and why it is important to vote in the 2020 Election.

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Press Mention

Listen to LWVCT President Carol Reimers discuss the election with Aaron Kupec of Face CT on WTIC News Talk 1080.

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Event Date: 
Oct 27 2020 06:00 pm to Oct 28 2020 05:45 pm

The NAACP Robertsine Duncan Youth Council, Norwich Free Academy Debate Team and the League of Women Voters of Southeastern CT will be hosting a debate for candidates for the 19th Senate and the 46th, 47th and 139th Representative districts.

LWV New Britain Area Legislative Candidate Forum
Event Date: 
Oct 17 2020 10:00 am to Oct 29 2020 08:30 am
Event location: 

TV or Online

The LWV of New Britain Area hosts Candidate Forums for Senate District 6 and House Districts 24, 25, and 26. Watch online or on TV. Read complete event details for broadcast schedule and recording.

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LWVCA member, Betty Gregory, shares her experience in a few step-by-step pictures on how to vote absentee in the Nov. 3 general election.  

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Event Date: 
Oct 23 2020 07:00 pm to Oct 24 2020 06:45 pm
Event location: 

Virtual - Online and TV

The League of Women Voters of the East Shore will host the 12th Senate District Debate between Christine Cohen (D-incumbent) & Joe LaPorta (R); Carole Fanslow, Gtr. Bdgpt Area LWV will be serving as Moderator.

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Public Statement

As voters across Connecticut send in their absentee ballots or make their plans to head to the polls, confusion about the election process is at an all-time high. The League has a 100-year history of getting voters the information they need to vote with confidence and this year is no different. Join us on October 20th, for a discussion about this year’s unique election: why you should vote, how you can vote and what to expect, particularly at the polls. Hear from Denise Merrill, CT SOTS, Laura Smits of LWVCT, as well as voters around the state.

Ballot Question 2: Ranked Choice Voting

The LWV of Massachusetts has supported ranked choice voting since 2005 when it was termed Instant Run-Off Voting. On October 5, 2020, the LWV Hingham hosted a Ranked Choice Voting Webinar for its members and the public to explain the topic. We are pleased to share this recording in our efforts to create more informed voters.

LWV Southeastern CT Candidate Debate House District 42 flyer
Event Date: 
Oct 14 2020 07:00 pm to Oct 15 2020 06:45 pm
Event location: 

Facebook Live

The Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT has partnered with The League of Women Voters of Southeastern CT to help our community members be informed voters this election season.

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