Voter Representation/Electoral Systems

Voter Representation/Electoral Systems

Support electoral systems at each level of government that encourage participation, are verifiable and auditable, and enhance representation for all voters.

Film camera with words film screenings
Event Date: 
03/02/2025 - 2:00pm
Event location: 

Terrace Theater

Majority Rulesa thought-provoking documentary screening and talkback with

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On December 5, 2024, the League of Women Voters of Wellesley held our annual information session for anyone interested in running for Town Meeting or one of Wellesley’s Boards in our town's March 2025 election.  With our panel of civic all-stars,

The League and local leaders encourage a YES vote on At-Large Districts in white and gold text on a purple background
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The League and local leaders encourage a YES vote on At-Large Districts. Disinformation FALSELY claiming that the NAACP and Black local leaders are opposed to at-large districts have arrived in mail boxes. Again.

Shall We Abolish the Electoral College? A Zoom Conversation
Event Date: 
10/13/2024 - 2:00pm
What do you think of the electoral college? Why should we care? Many people are concerned or have questions about our current system where our votes do not directly elect the president.
Flyer for #UniteNC "Ready to Vote" Training on Tues, July 30 at 6pm at the Northern Regional Recreation Center in Cornelius, NC.
Event Date: 
07/30/2024 - 6:00pm to 7:30pm
Event location: 

Northern Regional Recreation Center

The LWVNC is partnering with Common Cause for a #UniteNC "Ready to Vote" Training in North Meck! Mecklenburg County Board of Elections Director Michael Dickerson will be joining us!

Electoral College panel - cover graphic
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This spring the League launched One Person, One Vote, our long-term campaign to build the movement to end the Electoral College.

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On December 6, 2023, the League of Women Voters of Wellesley held our annual information session for anyone interested in running for Town Meeting or one of Wellesley’s Boards in our town's March 2024 election.  With our panel of civic all-stars,

Tri-League Brunch Buffet Promotional Graphic 2023
Event Date: 
10/21/2023 - 9:30am to 12:00pm
Event location: 

TBD

The Australian voting method, which was eventually adopted by the US, reflects our current way of voting. We have an excellent teacher, Michael Henges, who has taken the Harvard Case Study professional development course.
Supreme Court in Shadow
Event Date: 
09/27/2023 - 12:00pm

Join the LWVUS litigation team for a recap of the Supreme Court's October 2022 term and a look ahead to the Court's October 2023 term. 

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