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Act Now to Protect the Citizen’s Election Program

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Submitted by Connecticut in June 2023.

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Act now! We anticipate a vote on CAMPAIGN FINANCE OMNIBUS BILL by Saturday night. Connecticut’s Citizens Election Program is a voluntary program which provides clean elections financing to qualified candidates for statewide offices and the General Assembly. The existing text of the bill contains one extremely problematic provision that would place any online expenditures beyond the reach of the CEP program. Contact your Senator and let them know we cannot let that happen.

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First Tuesday Talk June 6, 2023

League of Women Voters of Montgomery County

Submitted by Montgomery County, VA in May 2023.

Event Date: 
06/06/2023 - 11:30am

Come join our First Tuesday Talk on Zoom to hear about the important work ahead for the League of Women Voters in 2023-24. 
 

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Video: Wellesley Town Government Basics as explained by our Town Moderator

Submitted by Wellesley in May 2023.

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Have you ever wondered how decisions get made for the Town of Wellesley and who's making these decisions?

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Take Action on Gun Safety: Ask Your Legislators to Co-Sponsor HB 6667

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Submitted by Connecticut in May 2023.

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House Bill 6667: AN ACT ADDRESSING GUN VIOLENCE provides much needed legislation to enhance the safety of our communities. In the last 60 days, we have seen horrific gun violence across our country, with more than 80 mass shootings in our country. Write to your legislative representatives today by email to ask them to co-sponsor the bill.

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Candidates Forum 2023 - Cohasset

Candidates Forum 2023 - Cohasset announcement

The League of Women Voters of Hingham, which includes members from Cohasset, hosted a Cohasset Candidates Night on Thursday, April 27, 2023.

The three candidates vying for two seats on the Select Board followed the established League format with questions from a Moderator trained by the League in the specific rules for Candidates Night.

 

The Forum was recorded by 143TV for broadcast until the Town Election on May 10, 2023.

 
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Cape Cod Voter Statistics

 

Cape Cod Midterm Election Results November 8, 2022

Town

Number of Votes /
Number of Reg. Voters

% Registered
Voters

Barnstable

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Dominion Voting Systems v. Fox News Network Settled

Submitted by PASADENA AREA in April 2023.

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What Does This Mean for Leaguers?

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Voter Services Meeting

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Submitted by Alachua County in April 2023.

Event Date: 
05/03/2023 - 6:30pm

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

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Candidate Forum Recording Available

Submitted by Coos County in April 2023.

Event Date: 
04/18/2023 - 8:00pm
Event location: 

via Zoom

LWVCC League of Women Voters Conducted:

a Virtual Candidate Forum for the Coos Bay School District Board

Positions 3, 4, & 7

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Candidate Forum Recording Available

Submitted by Coos County in April 2023.

Event Date: 
04/25/2023 - 7:00pm to 8:30pm
Event location: 

North Bend City Council Chambers

LWVCC League of Women Voters presented:

a Candidate Forum for the North Bend School District Board

Positions 1, 3 & 7

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