Representative Government

Representative Government

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One year ago today, the world moved both in slow motion and hyperspeed all at once. I woke up, planning to watch the certification of the election for the first time in my life.

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News

The City of Gainesville is hosting a runoff election to fill the Gainesville City Commission’s At-Large Seat B. A recording is now available of the runoff candidates' responses from the LWVAC Virtual Candidate Forum held in October. The runoff election is scheduled for January 25. This is a non-partisan election and all registered voters who live within the city of Gainesville limits may vote in this election.

Blog Post

The League of Women Voters of Connecticut strives every day to empower voters and defend democracy. We are proud to be nonpartisan, neither supporting nor opposing candidates or political parties, and always working on vital issues of concern to members and the public. Our 2022 Legislative Priorities include Protecting and Expanding Voters’ Rights and Access through Early Voting and No-Excuse Absentee Ballots, Campaign Finance Reform and protecting the Citizen's Election Program, Open Government, and Environment & Climate Action.

Jan6
Event Date: 
01/06/2022 - 4:00pm
Event location: 

Naperville Free Speech Pavilion

It’s been nearly one year since armed right-wing militants attacked our Capitol and tried to overturn the results of the 2020 election. Our sister League in Naperville has invited us to join them in a vigil for democracy. 

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Blog Post

Dear Members,
This is the last issue of the Voter for 2021. I wish we could say that our hard work this year has solved all problems. Sadly, that is not true, and we must jump into the 2022 year with renewed commitment and determination of empowering voters and defending democracy.

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Blog Post

Dear Members,
There are many important things happening that require your attention. It's time to gear up for the Legislative session. While the session begins January 2021, committee meetings are taking place now and being closely monitored by LWVFL. You should receive the Capitol Report from the LWVFL reporting on the various legislative committees. Please read these and take action as requested by LWVFL.

Redistricting

After the independent redistricting commission failed to agree on maps, the Supreme Court of Virginia appointed Special Masters to draw the maps. The maps were approved in January of 2022.

To find out how the district in which you live has been changed, go here and scroll down the page till you find a large search field that says "Type street address"
 
Tommy Doyle Supervisor of Elections
Event Date: 
03/05/2022 - 9:30am
Event location: 

Virtual

Recording:  Voting & Elections, Implementation of New Election Laws, March 5, 2022

Speaker:  Tommy Doyle, Lee County Supervisor of Elections

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News

President Biden Must Act on Voting Rights

by Virgina Kase, LWVUS CEO

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