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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Candidate Forum: DuPage District 4 - County Board & Forest Preserve District
Oct 1
Candidate Forum: DuPage District 4 - County Board & Forest Preserve District

In person. DuPage County Board District 4 and DuPage County Forest Preserve District 4, hosted by LWVGE at The Glen Ellyn Historical Society from 6:15-7:00.

Moderated Candidate Forum for Congressional Districts and DuPage Countywide Positions
Oct 3
Moderated Candidate Forum for Congressional Districts and DuPage Countywide Positions

In person. The League of Women Voters of Elmhurst,Glen Ellyn, Naperville, Roselle-loomingdale, and Wheaton invite the public to attend a moderated candidate forum for contested congressional districts and DuPage countywide candidates from 5:30-8:55 pm on Thursday, October 3, 2024, at Wheaton City Hall located at 303 W. Wesley St. in Wheaton.

OAKtoberfest
Oct 5
OAKtoberfest

In person. Presented by Glen Ellyn Park District and Go Green Glen Ellyn. Celebrate Illinois oaks and discover fascinating facts about these majestic trees while engaging in a variety of family-friendly activities. LWVGE is participating as a vendor to help Get Out The Vote!

Defend Democracy Drop-In Glen Ellyn: TBD
Oct 8
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
Community Meeting: Combating Election Subversion
Community Meeting: Combating Election Subversion

In case you missed it, LWVGE hosted its September Community Meeting, “Combating Election Subversion,” on Thursday evening, September 19 at 7 pm. with guest speaker, Jared Davidson, of ProtectDemocracy.org.. View here for more information on this recent event.

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National Voter Registration Day
National Voter Registration Day

Thanks to our soon-to-be-voters and our registrars for manning booths at our local high schools, COD and the GEPL!

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LWV Glen Ellyn & Elmhurst Judicial Forum
LWV Glen Ellyn & Elmhurst Judicial Forum

The League of Women Voters judicial forum was well attended! Our appreciation for those who came to listen and ask questions, all the League volunteers and organizers, and especially to Ret. Hon. Thomas C Dudgeon and Hon. Bonnie Wheaton for their time and wisdom. A video of this event will be posted on

lwvge.org

in the coming days. Thank you to our sister League @leagueofwomenvoterselmhurst for their partnership!

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NEWS

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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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League of Women Voters of Glen Ellyn and Elmhurst to Host Judicial Forum
League of Women Voters of Glen Ellyn and Elmhurst to Host Judicial Forum

Event Date: Wed, Sep 4, 2024. The League of Women Voters of Glen Ellyn and Elmhurst will host a Judicial Forum, featuring Chief Judge Bonnie Wheaton and Retired Judge Tom Dudgeon, on the evening of September 4, 2024. This event provides a unique opportunity for community members to learn more about the Illinois judicial system, ask questions, and understand the judiciary's role in DuPage County.

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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!

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