The Cape Cod Area
The Cape Cod Area
Cape Codders:
2025 is a new year: Now what?
Now that the 2024 Elections are over:
• On January 1 the 2025 Massachusetts state legislature (Massachusetts General Court) was sworn in .
• On January 3, the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives were sworn in.
• On January 6 the Joint session of the US Senate and the House of Representatives counted electoral votes and certified the 2024 United States Presidential election.
Voter turnout on the Cape for November elections was pretty robust: votes were cast by over 76% of registered voters! (See fall election turnout Here)
(Not so for last years' spring and fall town elections, where turnout by town ranged from under 10% to just over 40%! - with an average of only 18%) (See spring election turnout Here)
Local Elections are important: these candidates impact your wallet: establish tax rate, determine affordable housing, set wastewater goals, protect ponds, determine infrastructure and more!
SO: what next for citizens to stay involved?
You can stay informed on issues of concern to you. LWVCCA will help with that.
(links here if we have them - from Legislative, or Voter Service, etc.)
You can contact your elected officials and advocate for policies and legislation that address your concerns.
LWVCCA can help with that -
- See our Cape Cod Advocacy page
- See our Directory of Elected Officials page for contact information.
You can attend events and forums that LWVCCA is involved in:
- February 25: The LWVCCA Health Committee, with LWVMA, is presenting a virtual forum:
"The Massachusetts Maternal Health “Momnibus” Law - What It means for the Cape and Commonwealth” - March 11: International Womens' Day Breakfast:
2025 theme: Uniting Women, Empowering Equity: Building a Just Future Together.
Come back for more information on these and other events as it becomes available!
