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The Cooperstown Area

Democrats Vying for NY's 102nd Assembly District Debate 

A video of the debate between Democratic Party Candidates for 102nd Assembly is now available.The debate, sponsored by the League Women Voters of Albany County and the League of Women Voters of the Cooperstown Area, was  held Thursday, June 4, 2026, at the Bouck Hall Theater at SUNY Cobleskill, in advance of the June 23rd Primary.

Vying to be the Democratic Party candidate in the November election are Thomas Boomhower, Mary T. Finneran, and Janet S. Tweed. 

Early voting begins June 13.

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Susan B. Anthony Revisits Cooperstown

Be a Beacon for Democracy 

The Board of Directors of the League of Women Voters of the Cooperstown Area agreed at its March 2026 Board meeting to support the “Shine the Light” activity of the Beacon for Democracy. 

The second pillar of League’s Unite and Rise 8.5 initiative is “Public Mobilization and Coalition Building.”   The initiative calls for Leagues to act locally and raise our voices with other local groups  to “Defend Democracy.” Many League members have done just that by participating in “No Kings” rallies, like the one coming up on March 28. Now League members are encouraged to act weekly and locally in the Beacon for Democracy project. Learn how you can participate in Beacon For Democracy with other League members 

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

Trump’s Federalizing DC Is a Dangerous March Toward Military State

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in August 2025.

Public Statement

LWVUS and the League of Women Voters of the District of Columbia issued a joint statement in response to President Trump deploying the National Guard to Washington, DC, and taking over the DC Metropolitan Police Department

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Join the League of Women Voters!

New members meet and greet

We want you to Join the League. Everyone is welcome! Membership in the League of Women Voters is open to all people 16 years of age or older. When you join the League, you become a member of local, state and national Leagues.

As a member, you will:

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Non-Partisan Policy

The League advocates for issues but does not support or oppose any candidates for office. Every League Board of Directors at each level is required to have a non-partisan policy. The League does not have a single policy that covers all Leagues. A link to the nonpartisan policy of the LWV of the Cooperstown area is available on our website.

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Quiz: Test Your Media Literacy!

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in July 2025.

Blog Post

In the age of unmonitored social media and AI, among other informational threats, it’s important to strengthen our media literacy. This helps us spot mis- and disinformation from people who may be trying to manipulate or distort our opinions on voting, democracy, and more. 

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