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.

President's Blog, April 2022

Submitted by Orange Coast in March 2022.

Blog Post

In this world, nothing is certain but death and taxes . . .

Submitted by Orange Coast in March 2022.

Event Date:

04/05/2022 - 4:00pm to 5:30pm

Event location:

Virtual Event

How Disinformation Undermines Fair Elections and What Can be Done?

Speaker: Rick Hasen

Annual Meeting with our Central New York State Representatives

Submitted by Syracuse Metropolitan Area in March 2022.

Event Date:

04/29/2022 - 12:00pm to 1:30pm

Our annual meeting with our NYS Assembly and Senate representatives from CNY will be held via a ZOOM webinar. This is your opportunity to ask questions and hear were they stand on the issues.

Public Presentation of new library bond issue

Submitted by Coos County in February 2022.

Event Date:

03/05/2022 - 10:30am

Event location:

Dolphin Playhouse or by Zoom

Submitted by Rhode Island in February 2022.

Event Date:

03/16/2022 - 6:30pm

Event location:

Virtual Event

Lippitt House Museum and Providence League of Women Voters tackle issues of fake news, civic health, and democracy in crisis

Submitted by Rhode Island in February 2022.

Event Date:

03/09/2022 - 6:30pm

Event location:

Virtual Event

Lippitt House Museum and Providence League of Women Voters tackle issues of fake news, civic health, and democracy in crisis

Submitted by Rhode Island in February 2022.

News

Videos:
The Role of Civic Education and Its Importance for Civic Health - https://youtu.be/FB074VwW8c4
The Importance of Media Literacy and Combating Fake News - https://youtu.be/xBP98nAxu5o

Short videos that our members made that will assist new or interested citizens in navigating the voting process, from obtaining a registration form, early voting and including voting absentee.

On May 4, 2021 the governor signed legislation that allows anyone on parole to vote in all elections. The final video is addressed to all parolees.

Submitted by Alachua County in January 2022.

News

The City of Gainesville is hosting a runoff election to fill the Gainesville City Commission’s At-Large Seat B. A recording is now available of the runoff candidates' responses from the LWVAC Virtual Candidate Forum held in October. The runoff election is scheduled for January 25. This is a non-partisan election and all registered voters who live within the city of Gainesville limits may vote in this election.

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President's Blog, April 2022

In this world, nothing is certain but death and taxes . . .

LWV of Piedmont Event Featuring Rick Hasen UCI Law, April 5, 2022

How Disinformation Undermines Fair Elections and What Can be Done?

Speaker: Rick Hasen

Annual Meeting with our Central New York State Representatives

Plans for the new Coos Bay Library.

“Democracy in Crisis: The Importance of Media Literacy and Combating Fake News” Community Conversation

“Democracy in Crisis: The Role of Civic Education and Its Importance for Civic Health” Community Conversation

DEMOCRACY IN CRISIS – PROMOTING CIVIC EDUCATION & COMBATING FAKE NEWS: Community Conversations - March 9 and 16

Video Instructions for New Voters in NYS

Runoff Candidate Forum Recordings Now Available

LWVCCA Acho Book discussion

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