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Elections

We are all equal at the ballot box, but only if we vote. We engage millions of voters every year ensuring Americans have the information they need to participate in elections that determine our future.

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Candidate Forums - August 24, 2023
Event Date: 
Aug 24 2023 07:00 pm
Event location: 

Asbury United Methodist Church

We will hold Candidate Conversations with Democratic Candidates for the House of Delegates and Senate of Virginia on Thursday, August 24, 2023 at 7pm at the Asbury United Methodist Church. Lilly Franklin – HOD 41, Tris

Democracy needs all of us. This Poll Worker Recruitment day, sign up at powerthepolls.org to help your neighbors vote
Event Date: 
Aug 23 2023 12:00 am to 11:45 pm

It’s never too early to help democracy! By signing up to be a poll worker, you can ensure that all voters—including voters with disabilities, voters who need language assistance, and voters who want to cast their ballot in person—have a positive experience at the polls. Sign up today!

Register to Vote
Event Date: 
Oct 14 2023 11:00 am to 05:00 pm
Event location: 

DuPage County Fairgrounds

The League of Women Voters of Wheaton will host a Voter Registration table during the Native American Harvest POW WOW on Saturday, October 14, from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. at the DuPage County Fairgrounds, 2015 N. Manchester Road, Wheaton.

Poll Worker

POLL WORKER: A Worker for Democracy

A BRIEF INTRODUCTION

Poll workers — also referred to as “Election Officers” — are a critical component of the American election process and serve a vital role in ensuring the integrity of our vote. Responsibilities include setting up polling locations, signing in registered voters, providing information and explaining voting procedures to the voters, oversight of voting equipment and ballots, and the monitoring of the conduct of the election.

Lunch with League Logo
Event Date: 
Aug 16 2023 11:15 am to 01:30 pm
Event location: 

Back Bay Conference Center

Speaker: Arash Sayadi, RCV Advocate

Topic: How Ranked Choice Voting Can Change our Politics

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Event Date: 
Aug 02 2023 06:30 pm

Join us for our next meeting where we'll discuss upcoming tabling opportunities and other events.  Contact Gwen Wagner or Diana Boxer at info [at] lwv-alachua.org

Gavel - Social and Criminal Justice
News

Advocates of democracy were relieved when the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) ruled definitively against the Independent State Legislative Theory. SCOTUS validated the authority state constitutions and courts have over redistricting.

Voter Registration Training, August 14, 2023
Event Date: 
Aug 14 2023 07:00 pm
Event location: 

Montgomery County Government Building

On Monday, August 14th at 7 pm, we will have in person Voter Registration Training conducted by Connie Viar, Director of Elections / General Registrar, Montgomery County. The location for the training has moved to the

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News

Fight Truth Decay! Combat Disinformation

As election season heats up, it’s more vital than ever that the voting public be well informed.  This begins with helping voters to distinguish between legitimate news and disinformation.  

VIDEO: Christiansburg Town Council Candidate Forum 2023
Event Date: 
Oct 12 2023 07:00 pm
Event location: 

Christiansburg Town Hall

Watch our 2023 Christiansburg Town Council Candidate Forum, held on Thursday, October 12, 2023 at 7pm at the Christiansburg Council Chamber in the Christiansburg Town Hall.

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