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We’ve heard your requests to bring back the League Holiday Luncheon and we’re happy to extend an invitation to join us at Bia’s American Kitchen in Chappaqua Crossing on Wednesday, December 17 at noon for good food and fellowship.

 Join the LWV New Castle Board and other members for a luncheon featuring yummy shared appetizers and a choice between 4 entree items that are sure to be delicious. Secure your spot by filling out this form or by emailing lwvnewcastle [at] gmail.com. Once you’ve rsvp’d you’ll be sent instructions for payment of the $50 luncheon cost by the December 12 rsvp deadline.

 We look forward to celebrating with you!

Fall
Election Season Recap

Thanks to our student interns Keira Conrad and Madison Treible for their help this election season including filming a short video about local election results. You can watch their recap here

Even Year Election Law Upheld/New Challenge Raised

On Thursday, October 16, 2025 the New York State Court of Appeals upheld the constitutionality of a 2023 law requiring counties and towns to hold elections for certain offices in even-numbered years instead of odd years.  This ruling is the final word on the state court challenge. Under this law, recently elected town and county officials will have their terms shortened by one year. In New Castle this means that the town supervisor and the county legislator positions will be up for election again in 2026. Not all local elections are covered by the change - among others, town justices, county judges, and city and village elections require a constitutional amendment to change their voting cycle. 

However, a new lawsuit was filed on October 30, 2025 in federal court, challenging the law’s validity on other grounds, including free speech and Voting Rights Act of 1965 violations.  As a result, candidates that were elected on November 4, 2025 to affected county and town offices still do not know whether their terms will be shortened by one year

Now Live! Membership Renewal Through LWVUS ChapterSpot Portal

On February 3, the LWVUS ChapterSpot portal went live, creating a new procedure for joining the League or renewing your membership. All current members will be receiving an email from LWVUS inviting them to set up a Chapter Spot account. Memberships will now be rolling - expiring on the date of joining. If you set up your Chapter Spot account now, your information will load including the end date of your membership. For members who renewed through LWV New Castle in December and January, your membership is good through December 31, 2025. LWVUS will send you a renewal notice a few months prior to your membership expiration. This new membership renewal structure has shifted the membership category definitions to LWVUS - there will no longer be family memberships and each family member must join as an individual in the future. But don't worry - because the new LWVUS system allows you to pay what you can afford (subject to a minimum), you can elect to give your second family member the "additional member" discount that you have been receiving. Questions? Send us an email - lwvnewcastle [at] gmail.com and we're happy to discuss the new system. You can join or donate through our unique LWV New Castle membership link.

Empowering Voters. Defending Democracy.

Where LWVNC Is  Engaging Today:

∙      We're Getting Voters registered and to the polls, because elections impact every aspect of our lives. 

∙      We're Creating Opportunities for citizens to come together to discuss issues and shape solutions for the future.

∙      We're Educating Citizens, giving them the knowledge and the tools  they need to use their voices to make a difference.

∙       We’re Supporting our Youth by offering our popular programs, Students Inside Albany and Running & Winning, as well as providing hands-on experience for Senior Experience and  Youth Interns. 

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