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National Voter Registration Day @ West Broad Apartments

National Voter Registration Day

Submitted by Falls Church in September 2018.

Event Date: 
09/25/2018 - 6:00pm to 8:30pm
Event location: 

WB Apartment (Lobby)

Every year millions of Americans find themselves unable to vote because they miss a registration deadline, don’t update their registration, or aren’t sure how to register.

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Voter Services Committee

The Voter Services Committee provides services to inform and empower citizens to participate in the election process. The committee offers services to both educate and engage the electorate: 

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League of Women Voters of Wheaton, Illinois Returns from National Convention

Two league members at the national convention

Submitted by Wheaton, Illinois in July 2018.

Public Statement

The League of Women Voters of Wheaton was represented by LWV board member and League delegate Liz Albert at the League of Women Voters of the United States (LWVUS) 53rd National Convention held June 28 – July 1 in Chicago, IL.

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Los Angeles County Ballot Briefing for Pros and Cons speakers

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Submitted by Greater Los Angeles in July 2018.

Event Date: 
09/29/2018 - 9:30am to 09/30/2018 - 11:45am
Event location: 

Hollenbeck Palms

We will give background information on all the propositions on the November ballot.  Voter Guides will be distributed to local Leagues and attendees. This is a free event and refreshments will be served. Street parking only.

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Annual Membership Meeting

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Submitted by Boston in May 2018.

Event Date: 
06/13/2018 - 6:00pm to 06/14/2018 - 5:45pm
Event location: 

Tent City

Please Join us in downtown Boston on June 13 at 6:00 for our annual  meeting.  Tent City community room. Our speaker Kim Janey is from the Boston City Council, speaking about increased women's roles in the City Council.

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League Urges U.S. Senators to Support Honest Ads Act

Submitted by Greater Los Angeles in April 2018.

Action Alerts

LWVUS sent a letter to U.S. Senate offices encouraging Senators to cosponsor and pass S. 1989 the Honest Ads Act.

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Candidate Election Forum—Clerk-Recorder/Registrar of Voters

Submitted by Nevada County in March 2018.

Event Date: 
04/05/2018 - 7:00pm to 04/06/2018 - 7:45pm
Event location: 

Rood Center

Candidates for County Clerk-Recorder/Registrar of Voters will answer questions from the community and local media, moderated by a  member of the LWVWNC.

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Voter Services

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Connecticut voters deserve access to accurate information about the voting process, the administration of our elections in Connecticut, the candidates running for office, and any referendum questions on the ballot. Get all your questions answered about the upcoming elections and access voter outreach resources for print and digital sharing.

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Civic Awareness Series with Cantigny (Suspended)

Civic Awareness Series with Wheaton Public Library

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Town Meeting

Submitted by Hingham in January 2018.

Position

The LWV-Hingham supports measures and opportunities to increase educational practices and facilitate a more inclusive Town Meeting processes to encourage informed, active citizen participation in Town government.
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