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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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: 
10/27/2020 - 6:00pm to 10/28/2020 - 5:45pm

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: 
10/17/2020 - 10:00am to 10/29/2020 - 8:30am
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: 
10/23/2020 - 7:00pm to 10/24/2020 - 6:45pm
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.

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Event Date: 
10/14/2020 - 7:00pm to 10/15/2020 - 6:45pm
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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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Event Date: 
10/15/2020 - 6:00pm to 10/16/2020 - 5:45pm
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Windsor Chamber of Commerce Live Stream

The Windsor/North Central CT League of Women Voters and the Windsor Chamber of Commerce are hosting the annual Meet the Candidates event. Participating are Senate Candidates for the 2nd and 7th Districts, and House Candidates for the 5th,15th, 60th and 61st Districts.

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Event Date: 
10/14/2020 - 6:30pm
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Online - ZOOM

Sponsored by LWV Greenwich, WNYC (the New York Public Radio station), and the Greenwich Library, this virtual panel discussion about the impact of women's voting on national and local politics will feature moderator Jami Floyd, former host of All

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