League of Women Voters Glen Ellyn, IL

The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan, grassroots organization working to protect and expand voting rights and ensure everyone is represented in our democracy. We empower voters and defend democracy through advocacy, education, and litigation, at the local, state, and national levels.

UPCOMING EVENTS

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Defend Democracy Drop-In Wheaton: Make A Plan To Vote
Oct 16
Defend Democracy Drop-In Wheaton: Make A Plan To Vote

Wheaton Public Library. The General Election is Tuesday, November 5, 2024. Your ballot will include choices for President, U.S. House of Representatives, State of Illinois Representative, State’s Attorney, Clerk of the Circuit Court, County Auditor, County Coroner, County Recorder, and County Board Member (District 4).  You will also be able to vote for Commissioner of the Forest Preserve (D4), as well as three Appellate Court Justices (3rd District). Finally, there is a Forest Preserve referendum on the ballot, AND three State of Illinois advisory questions. Let’s do our research together!

Bring your phone and your laptop/tablet and spend an hour defending democracy.

If the Wednesday evening Defend Democracy Drop-In session does not work for your schedule, you can attend an afternoon session on the 2nd Tuesday of each month from 1pm to 2pm at the Glen Ellyn Public Library.

Hope to see you there!

Community Meeting: Mis/Disinformation Awareness
Oct 17
Community Meeting: Mis/Disinformation Awareness

In person. The League of Women Voters of Glen Ellyn and Wheaton will host a Community meeting on Mis/Disinformation Awareness, featuring Barbara Laimins, Co-Chair of the Mis/Disinformation Task Force of the League of Women Voters of Illinois.  Barbara’s discussion will focus on the spread of mis/disinformation, its impact on voters' ability to discern fact from falsehood, and the importance of making informed decisions as we approach the upcoming Presidential election.

Truth, Disinformation and the Media in the 2024 Election
Oct 23
Truth, Disinformation and the Media in the 2024 Election

Virtual Only. More information coming soon!

Defend Democracy Drop-In Glen Ellyn: TBD
Nov 12
Defend Democracy Drop-In Glen Ellyn: TBD

GLEN ELLYN PUBLIC LIBRARY. If you’re concerned about defending our democracy, don’t sit home and worry!

Bring your phone and your laptop/tablet and spend an hour defending democracy.

If the Tuesday daytime Defend Democracy Drop-In session does not work for your schedule, you can attend an evening session on the 3rd Wednesday of each month from 7pm to 8pm at the Wheaton Library.

Hope to see you there!

Happenings In The League

How to Vote in DuPage County

Are you a new voter or haven't voted for a while? This video walks you through the secure voting process in DuPage County. If you need to register to vote, there is a link to a "how to" video at the end of this video. Thanks for watching and remember, Your Vote is Your Voice! For all information on ways to vote, please visit CLICK HERE.

How to Vote in DuPage County on NBC 5 Chicago! Air date Sep 24, 2024.

Happenings In The League
Join the LWVGE Communications Team as a Volunteer Web Designer!
Join the LWVGE Communications Team as a Volunteer Web Designer!

Are you ready to learn new skills and make a difference in your community? We're looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic volunteer to join our Communications Team as a Squarespace Web Designer!

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Moderated Candidate Forum for Congressional Districts and DuPage Countywide Positions
Moderated Candidate Forum for Congressional Districts and DuPage Countywide Positions

Miss the recent Moderated Candidate Forum for Congressional Districts and DuPage Countywide Positions? You can watch it here in its entirety!

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Candidate Forum: DuPage District 4 - County Board & Forest Preserve District
Candidate Forum: DuPage District 4 - County Board & Forest Preserve District

Miss the recent candidate forum at Glen Ellyn Historical Society? You can watch it in its entirety here!

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NEWS

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DuPage County Clerk Jean Kaczmarek Announces - Voter Turnout Day One Of Early Voting
DuPage County Clerk Jean Kaczmarek Announces - Voter Turnout Day One Of Early Voting

WHEATON, IL – County Clerk Jean Kaczmarek announces that voter turnout Day One of Early Voting in DuPage County smashes the record set in the 2020 General Election. A total of 1,533 voters showed up at the polls – more than double the 660 voters who cast ballots four years ago this day.

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DuPage County group aims to help first-time voters as election nears
DuPage County group aims to help first-time voters as election nears

LWVGE Co-president, Barbara Kwiatkowsky, interviewed on NBC 5 Chicago discussing the new How to Vote in DuPage County video! See the interview in its entirety here.

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Share the truth, not the lies, this election season
Share the truth, not the lies, this election season

It can’t be said enough: Sharing misinformation and disinformation only amplifies it. Using “myth vs. fact” only helps to spread bad information further. Fight back by sharing factual, trustworthy information about our democratic processes.

By:  Becky Simon, LWVIL

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2024 Election Info

Find key dates for registration, voting, and upcoming local candidate forums here! Make LWVGE your local election resource!