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Newly Registered High School Students

Newly Registered Voters - High School Students

The League works hard to register high school students as soon as they are old enough to vote. Here are some with their teachers.

Registering voters at Naturalization Ceremony

LWV Wheaton registers voters at naturalization ceremony

LWV Wheaton was honored and happy to be at a naturalization ceremony at Cantigny Park. The League helped welcome a new group of citizens and was on hand to register new voters!

League of Women Voters of Wheaton, Illinois

Our Mission

The League of Women Voters, a nonpartisan political organization, encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy.

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Upcoming Events and News

The League of Women Voters of Wheaton is proud to sponsor Declaration 1776: The Big Bang of Modern Democracy, a traveling panel exhibition from the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History, as our community marks the United States’ Semiquicentennial. As we approach America’s 250th birthday, this exhibit invites our community to revisit the bold ideals of the Declaration—and to reflect on how each generation has worked to expand the promise of democracy.

Suffs-Watch Party
Event Date: 
05/08/2026 - 7:30pm

Join us for a special members-only watch party for the TV-broadcast premier on PBS Great Performances, see the April/May Newsletter or contact Barb for more information.

LWV Wheaton Book Club
Event Date: 
05/12/2026 - 7:00pm
Event location: 

Zoom

We'll be discussing What the Lady Wants by Renee Rosen on Tues May 12 from 7-9 p.

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Event Date: 
05/13/2026 - 8:00am to 4:00pm
Event location: 

llinois State Visitor Center

LWVIL Lobby Day in Springfield on Wednesday, May 13. You are invited to join LWV Members from across the state, there is a zoom training session Monday May 11th at 7 pm if you have never lobbied.

Democracy Drop In Zoom
Event Date: 
05/20/2026 - 7:00pm to 8:00pm

Make your voice heard! League members and guests are invited to spend an hour learning more about an important issue and how to take concrete action on it. We’ll meet on the third Wednesday of the month at 7pm via zoom. We’ll highlight current issues the League is following and walk through the process of how we can take action on those issues.

Exploring the Constitution Foundations to Front Pages
Event Date: 
05/21/2026 - 7:00pm
Event location: 

Zoom

Register for this zoom session on May 21st at 7pm to learn about What the Constitution Says—and How It’s being Interpreted Today, this is the second in a series that will explore the U.S. Constitution through both its historical foundations and its ongoing relevance in today’s headlines every 3rd Thursday evening of the month at 7:00PM. Registering once will register you for all sessions.

Annual Dinner and Meeting 2019
Event Date: 
05/28/2026 - 5:30pm
Event location: 

St. Matthew United Church of Christ

Members, please join us for our Annual Meeting and Dinner at St. Matthew United Church of Christ.

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Volunteer Opportunities:

Welcome! Our members make a difference in our communities. We hold events at local libraries, high schools, senior centers, farmers markets and festivals talking about the League and our mission to defend democracy and empower voters.