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In these trying times, it will take us all to have a future based on justice, our Constitution, and the power of an informed electorate. After 100 years of pushing forward, the League is not willing to stop now.

Please Vote!  Exercise your most fundamental right as a United States Citizen because:

"Democracy is NOT a spectator sport."

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More advice at Vote411.org (The LWVUS sponsored voting info site), Riley County Elections website,  and your local county clerk! Check here.

OCT. 5th Kansas Legislative CANDIDATE FORUM-Manhattan Public Library Auditorium

Kansas House Candidates 10-11:30am

Kansas Senate Candidates 12-1:30 pm

Open to the Public. Moderators will run the forum and candidates will have equal time to respond to questions.

Co-Sponsors: League of Women Voters of Manhattan-Riley County, Manhattan Chamber of Commerce, Manhattan NAACP,  MHS Civic Engagement Club

Questions or to submit possible questions for the Candidates:  lwv.manhattanks [at] gmail.com 

In Memory of Bob and Jan Kruh

We are forever grateful to the legacies of Bob and Jan Kruh. Their leadership and generosity for the League of Women Voters of Manhattan-Riley County was unbounded. Our thanks to the Kruh  family for designating our organization for memorial contributions. 

(Donation information: Click Red Donate button or here. Thank you.)

 Upcoming Event:  Dinner with League: Watch this space for our next event.

You and your guests are welcome to join our League of Women Voters of Manhattan-Riley County for good food, an engaging conversation and connection with each other!

.Detailed description of topic to follow.  We will follow our normal protocol of RSVP for dinner or attend just the presentation and discussion. 

• SPEAKER: To Be Announced.  

• WHEN:  To Be Announced.

• WHERE: Prairie Star Restaurant, Meadowlark Hills, 2121 Meadowlark Road, Manhattan, KS

• MENU:  To be announced,  your choice of Tea, Coffee or Water;  Meadowlark Pub Cash Bar available

• COST:  $15 for Meal by cash or check to LWVMRC. Reservations needed. Please RSVP by lwv.manhattanks [at] gmail.com (replying to this email) by Tuesday, October 1st .   

• No Charge if attending Presentation Only.

League News

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 LWVK information is available on our website.

Other Online Links to stay informed:

The Kansas Reflector - you can subscribe to have an email update sent to your inbox daily 

 Legiscan - a national tracking site for legislative actions both at the national and state levels

The link to the new 2024 Kansas Legislature site will allow you to access and watch in real time or you can also watch later as all committee meetings are recorded.

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More Information About Our Area?

Be sure to check out our blog for current observer reports on the USD 383 Board of Education meetings and the Riley County Law Board meetings.  

Who we are:

What are current League Priorities?

The League of Women Voters of Manhattan-Riley County Supports Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (LWVUS Policy Statement) (Definitions)

People Powered Fair Maps Campaign (addressing gerrymandering in forming legislative districts) (What is gerrymandering and how has it affected Kansas Districts? Video)

LWVKansas Legislative Priorities

LWVUS Positions and Priorities:  At the National Level  The LWVMRC is part of the League of Women Voters of the United States.  Our positions and policies are informed by careful study and are agreed upon by the League members at local, state, and national levels. A complete description of our national positions, Imact on Issues, is available Here.