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VOTE! November 4, 2025, Election Day

These Feet Were Made for VOTING! Election Day: November 4, 2025

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The Cooperstown Area

No Kings October

 

 

 

Join  League of Women Voters Members at local No Kings Rally on October 18! 

LWVUS is joining No Kings 2 as a national partner on Saturday, October 18. LWVUS is an official partner for this day of mobilization to stand in solidarity with partners and stand up against hate and authoritarianism.

Three Times, Three Locations:

10-11 a.m.  Cherry Valley (Main & Alden Streets)
Noon- 2 p.m.: Cobleskill (Veterans Memorial Centre Park, 514 W Main St.)
1 p.m.—2:30 p.m.: Oneonta (Foothills Performing Arts Center, 46 Market St.)

Please review the League's participation and guidance in No Kings Day activities.

 

2025 CAndidates forums

Cooperstown League to Host Candidates’ Forums for Towns of  Hartwick and Milford

The League of Women Voters of the Cooperstown Area will hold two Candidates’ Forums this fall in advance of Election Day, November 4, 2025. The forums will feature candidates for town officials in Hartwick and Milford.

The Hartwick Forum is scheduled for Wednesday, October 22 at 7 p.m.–9 p.m. at the Clark Sports Center Community Room, 1124 County Route 52, Cooperstown. All the candidates in the contested elections for Town Supervisor and Town Council were invited to participate.

The Milford Forum will take place on Thursday, October 23, from 7p.m.–9 p.m. at the Milford Town Hall, 2859 State Highway 28, Portlandville, N.Y. All the candidates in the contested election for town council, Russel Langford (REP, Milford’s Choice), Peter Paffenroth (REP), Jesse Charlotte Thorsland (DEM), Kristen Velasco (DEM), and Kevin Yerdon (Community Vision) have agreed to attend.

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News

“Beyond Plastics” Seminar Coming this Fall
The League of Women Voters of the Cooperstown Area is hosting a free, online webinar series on plastic pollution at the Clark Sports Center Community Center. The course, “Beyond Plastic Pollution” will run for seven consecutive Wednesday evenings beginning on September 3 and continuing until October 15.

Public Statement

Texas organizations filed an amicus brief explaining that Governor Abbott’s attempt to expel State Rep. Gene Wu is unconstitutional and could set a dangerous precedent.

Blog Post

Why Your Vote is Safe and Secure!

Patty MacLeish, Director of Communications, LWV of the Cooperstown Area

Blog Post

In 2023, at least 322 bills restricting voting access were introduced in state legislatures nationwide.

Though many of these restrictions may appear simple and easy to comply with, they often have a huge impact on voters with disabilities, people of color, indigenous communities, students, young voters, and older adults. Four common voting restrictions — third-party ballot drop-off restrictions, early voting restrictions, ballot drop-box restrictions, and strict absentee ballot requirements — are particularly devastating.