No Party? No Primary!

 February 14 is the last day to register in a party if you wish to vote in the June primary. Learn about how primary Learn how pimary voting works in New York State and how it affects voiting on Primary Day.

Join Us for Conversation and Pizza!Program Planning 2026, Tuesday, February 24

Whether you are a long-time member or brand new to the League, we hope you will join us for Program Planning from 5:30-7 on Tuesday, February 24 at the Clark Sports Center, Community Room. It’s your opportunity to let League leaders know which issues are most important to you. Pizza dinner will be provided.  RSVP to Hudi Podolsky. More information about program planning will be posted. For now learn the basics with our Program Planning Explainer.  Or Check out our article Dig a little Deeper into Program Planning. After the meeting, we will report our decisions to LWVUS and our comments will be considered at the LWVUS 2026 convention in June.

LWVNYS Spring Regional Trainings

Join the League of Women Voters of New York State the bi-annual regional training. The trainings will take place in New York City, Rochester and in two locations near Cooperstown: Cazenovia on February 28 and Saratoga Springs on March 21.  State League leaders and staff have prepared presentations on topics to improve the League’s impact and our reach in the communities we serve.Topics include:

• Advocating and Taking Action
• Observer Corps
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
• Youth Engagement/ Brand Awareness (Social Media)
• Changes to Election Law in NY and Combatting Mis & Dis Information

Why come to regional trainings?

• Get hands-on experience and build skills for the 2026 election
• Learn how to strengthen your League's impact
• Connect with other League members and State League leaders. This is a great opportunity to network and get energized for the work ahead!

If you are new to the League, the Spring Training Sessions are a great way to learn more about the structure of the League and how it works. You’ll also gain a better understanding of the reach of the League as you meet others from around the state and the power those connections bring to our work.

Register here today.

There is a $35 registration fee that includes coffee and donuts and lunch.

Contact hudi.podolsky [at] gmail.com (Hudi Podolsky) if you are interested in carpooling to Cazenovia or pmacleish [at] verizon.net (Patty MacLeish) if you plan to attend the Saratoga Springs meeting.

No Kings Rally Oneonta March 28, 2026

The next No Kings rally will take place in Oneonta on March 28, 2026. Details are in the planning stage, Check back here for more information. or go to https://cooperstownoneontaindivisible.org/

Get Involved: Learn About the League Observer Corps

The League of Women Voters Cooperstown Observer Corps is always looking for new members to help with this very important effort. Learn more about our League's Observer Corps and what we do.  

The Observer Corps is a great way to get involved in your community and in League work, especially if you are new to the League and to our community. If you are curious about Observer Corps work, plan to attend the LWV New York State’s  Observer Corps Kick-off meeting  on  December 10 from 5:30pm-6:30pm; the meeting will be recorded for those who are interested, but unable to attend. During this informational we will go over what the Observer Corps program entails as well as any other questions you may have regarding the program.