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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Action Alert
Event Date: 
11/18/2018 - 1:00pm to 11/19/2018 - 3:45pm
Event location: 

Sherwood Community Center

Join us to hear from our collaborating partners about their Action priorities:  

young girl reading newspaper
News

Our monthly membership newsletter with election season activities and events, both upcoming and recorded as they happened. Also, looking ahead to the holiday season! (Yes, there is life and League after elections!)

Event Date: 
10/20/2018 - 10:00am to 10/21/2018 - 9:45am
Event location: 

St. Andrew United Methodist Church

Voting 101 program will cover the basics of voting: What information you need to register, where to register, how to vote, voting by mail, early voting, voting locations, same-day registration and voting, and the importance of voting and making your voice heard.

Pros_Cons
Event Date: 
10/18/2018 - 6:30pm
Event location: 

Chico Library

Pros & Cons presents information about state and local ballot measures.

Pros_Cons
Event Date: 
10/17/2018 - 6:30pm
Event location: 

Oroville Library

Pros & Cons presents information about state and local ballot measures.

Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School after shooting
Event Date: 
10/07/2018 - 4:00pm to 10/08/2018 - 5:45pm
Event location: 

Danville Women's Club

Assembly District 16 candidates Catharine Baker and Rebecca Bauer-Kahan will discuss their positions on gun violence and related issues at this event, co-sponsored by Moms Demand Action and LWV Diablo Valley.

News

The League of Women Voters of Wheaton believes the November ballot referendum from Community Unit School District 200 should be passed by the voters. This referendum is to replace the 60-year-old Jefferson Early Childhood Education Center without a tax increase.

Public Statement

The Mid-term elections are an extremely important part of the election process, covering all 435 Congressional races, as well as important state offices including Governor Attorney General, Secretary of State, Cont

Family of voters
Event Date: 
10/28/2018 - 3:00pm to 10/29/2018 - 3:45pm
Event location: 

Falls Church Community Center, Art Room

Come learn about the November 6 ballot with the League of Women Voters voter education committee.

Mock Elections at local high schools
News

This year we held mock elections at West Chicago, Wheaton Warrenville South, Glenbard North, and Wheaton North High Schools.

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