Representative Government

Representative Government

Promote an open governmental system that is representative, accountable, and responsive.

Candidate Forums - August 24, 2023
Event Date: 
08/24/2023 - 7:00pm
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: 
08/23/2023 - 12:00am to 11:45pm

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!

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.

I voted stickers background image with "Voter Services Meeting" text overlay in blue box
Event Date: 
08/02/2023 - 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

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: 
08/14/2023 - 7:00pm
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

VIDEO: Christiansburg Town Council Candidate Forum 2023
Event Date: 
10/12/2023 - 7:00pm
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.

Candidate Forum October 5, 2023
Event Date: 
10/05/2023 - 7:00pm
Event location: 

Blacksburg Municipal Building

Our 2023 Candidate Forum for candidates for Blacksburg Town Council will be held on Thursday, October 5, 2023 at 7pm at the Blacksburg Council Chamber in the Blacksburg Municipal Building.

VIDEO: Montgomery County Commonwealth's Attorney, Sheriff Candidate Forum
Event Date: 
09/28/2023 - 7:00pm
Event location: 

Montgomery County Government Building

Watch our Montgomery County Commonwealth's Attorney and Sheriff Candidate Forum, held on Thursday, September 28, 2023 at 7pm at the Montgomery County Government Building.

VIDEO: Montgomery County Clerk of Court; Treasurer, Commissioner of Revenue Candidate Forum
Event Date: 
09/21/2023 - 7:00pm
Event location: 

Montgomery County Government Building

Watch our Montgomery County Clerk of Court and Treasurer, Commissioner of Revenue Candidate Forum, held on Thursday, September 21, 2023 at 7pm at the Montgomery County Government Building.

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