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2020 Candidate Forums

Submitted by North & Central San Mateo County in September 2020.

Candidate forums were scheduled before the November 3 election. Check for links to view recordings of forums.

Submitted by Park Forest Area in September 2020.

Action Alerts

The League of Women Voters of the Park Forest Area is helping to conduct the 2020 Census and urges everyone to participate!

Wilton LWV Presentation by Dr. Gary Rose on Sept 15 Event Image

Submitted by Connecticut in September 2020.

Event Date:

Sep 15 2020 12:15 pm

Event location:

Online - ZOOM

The Wilton LWV will join the Wilton Kiwanis for a special virtual presentation by Dr. Gary L. Rose, professor and chair in the department of government at Sacred Heart University. In addition to his teaching, Professor Rose has published twelve books, including Connecticut government, the American presidency, constitutional law, and presidential elections. A widely quoted political commentator and scholar, Professor Rose frequently provides political analysis for local, state and national media. RSVP to to wiltonlwv [at] gmail.com.

Voting during COVID-19 Event Image: picture of Connecticut Secretary of the STate Denise Merrill, and logos of co-hosting organizations LWV of Darien and Library of Darien CT

Submitted by Connecticut in September 2020.

Event Date:

Sep 10 2020 07:00 pm to Sep 11 2020 07:45 pm

Event location:

Online - ZOOM

Americans have a superpower: voting. Democracy’s most constructive mechanism for self-improvement, voting is every citizen’s right, privilege, and civic duty. So how can we make sure we vote safely during COVID-19 in Connecticut? Register for this hour-long virtual discussion with Connecticut Secretary of State Denise Merrill to find out more.

Looking Toward the November Ballot: Referendum 90: Washington State Position

Submitted by Mason County in September 2020.

Position

While this November’s ballot will not contain any initiatives, it will include one referendum, Ref. 90. This referendum will ask voters to approve or reject ESSB 5395 (Comprehensive Sexual Health Education), which passed the legislature and was signed by Governor Jay Inslee in March 2020. The LWVWA recommends a vote to approve ESSB 5395 on the ballot.

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Reducing Threats to Orcas. Washington State LWV Position

Submitted by Mason County in September 2020.

Position

The LWV of Washington recently signed on to a letter to the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) requesting that the U.S. Navy reduce the threat to southern resident orcas during weapon system testing and training proposed in this orca habitat. Orcas are the largest dolphin species, and the southern residents live along the Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia coasts.

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LWVHP/HWD Supports Illinois Fair Tax Amendment

Submitted by Highland Park-Highwood in September 2020.

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DON’T VOTE ON FAIR TAX UNTIL
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Redistricting

Redistricting is the process of creating representational district maps for states and local communities. Redistricting takes place every 10 years after the decennial census. Redistricting decisions determine how communities are represented and how resources are distributed. These decisions significantly affect the quality of an individual's life today and in the future. Resources affect health care, transportation, jobs, the environment, education, etc.

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Submitted by Wisconsin in September 2020.

Event Date:

Sep 30 2020 07:00 pm to Oct 01 2020 06:45 pm

Event location:

Virtual Event

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Submitted by Rhode Island in September 2020.

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Wilton LWV: Special Presentation by Dr. Gary Rose of Sacred Heart University

LWV of Darien and New Canaan: Voting During COVID-19

Looking Toward the November Ballot: Referendum 90: Washington State Position

Reducing Threats to Orcas. Washington State LWV Position

LWVHP/HWD Supports Illinois Fair Tax Amendment

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DON’T VOTE ON FAIR TAX UNTIL
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Redistricting

A Bi-Partisan Case to End Gerrymandering: Every Vote Must Count

Households May Receive Follow-Up Visits From 2020 Census Takers

Visits Serve as Quality Checks to Ensure Everyone Is Counted

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Visits Serve as Quality Checks to Ensure Everyone Is Counted

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DON’T VOTE ON FAIR TAX UNTIL
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