Educating Voters

Educating Voters

We host hundreds of events and programs every year to educate voters about candidates in thousands of federal, state and local races, as well as distribute millions of educational materials about state and local elections.

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How to Evaluate Judicial Candidates (Winter League Day)

how to evaluate judicial candidates

Submitted by Torrance Area in January 2024.

Event Date: 
Jan 27 2024 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Event location: 

Zoom

 See the video - Passcode: #xe?s7%F

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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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Local News (2023)

Submitted by Spokane Area in April 2023.

Position

The League of Women Voters of Washington believes it is the responsibility of the government to provide support for conditions under which credible local journalism can survive and thrive.
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Overcoming Political Constraints to Craft Legislation with State Senator, Josh Becker

State Senator Becker

Submitted by The Bay Area in January 2023.

Event Date: 
Feb 17 2023 11:30 am to 12:30 pm

In these days of cynicism about politics, voters need to hear about how our legislators overcome political constraints to make policies for the common good.

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Reducing Polarization Discussion Group November Meeting

cover of Ezra Klien Book Why we're polarized

Submitted by The Cooperstown Area in July 2022.

Event Date: 
Feb 28 2023 06:00 pm
Event location: 

Clark Sports Center Community Room

Join the League for Part II of our ongoing discussion of how we can reduce polarization.

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Why We're Polarized...a community discussion

Chua book cover Political Tribes

Submitted by The Cooperstown Area in January 2022.

Research & Studies

LWV Cooperstown Area's  Long-Term Reducing Polarization Project

 
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Impact on Issues

Submitted by Utica-Rome Metropolitan Area in May 2021.

Position

Impact on Issues is designed to help League members use LWVUS public policy positions effectively at the national, state, local, and regional levels. The intention is to inspire Leagues to use national positions to act in their own communities.
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Absentee Ballot FAQ

voterfaq

We recently reached out to Sault Sainte Marie City Clerk, Robin Troyer, about frequently asked absentee ballot questions we've heard from local LWV supporters and voters. First, if you have any questions about your ballot or the election process, you may directly reach the Sault City clerk's office at 906-632-5717 or via email at rtroyer [at] saultcity.com. Below are questions we asked and Ms. Troyer's answers:     

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Issues

League of Women Voters

Issues for Emphasis are adopted by our grassroots members during our biennial Convention.

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Elections

  • Information about voting and the link to GeauxVote to register on-line and find your individual ballot and precinct location.

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2020 Election Information

2020 Election Important Dates

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