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(Photo credit: League of Women Voters of California) In partnership with the American Association of University Women (AAUW) and other sister organizations across the collar county area (Suburban Cook, DuPage and Kane Counties), the League of Women Voters of the Elgin Area is participating in the It’s My Vote: I Will be Heard campaign. The target of this voter engagement campaign is Millennial women (ages 18 to 30). This partnership thus far has resulted in over 1,700 newly registered voters – the majority students at local community/commuter college campuses! Thank you to all LWVEA members who volunteered in this effort! Pledge cards (to [...]

By LWVelginarea|2012-10-16T18:28:53-05:00October 16th, 2012|

Upcoming Candidate Forums

Candidate Forum – Focusing on Education Issues Thursday, October 11, 2012 from 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM This event is hosted by the School District U-46 Citizens’ Advisory Council. Meet candidates running for office in the general election this November. You will have the opportunity to submit questions to the candidates at the forum, which will be moderated by The Daily Herald. Co-Sponsored with LWVEA, CAC & ETA Elgin High School Library 1200 Maroon Dr Elgin, IL 60120 Attend Event Candidate Forum – Kane County Candidates Saturday, October 20, 2012 from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Learn more about the candidates running [...]

By LWVelginarea|2012-10-08T10:23:47-05:00October 8th, 2012|

National Voter Registration Day!

By LWVelginarea|2012-09-11T16:13:24-05:00September 11th, 2012|

League of Women Voters Celebrates 92nd Birthday

League president urges public to “Power the Vote” The League of Women Voters will celebrate its 92nd birthday on February 14. Founded in 1920 after winning the battle to get women the right to vote, the organization has become synonymous with education and information, especially around elections and voting. The League of Women Voters of the Elgin Area is one of more than 800 Leagues in all 50 states. Since 1920, our goal has been to educate and inform. We respect all points of view; we don’t endorse or oppose any candidate or political party. This is what sets us [...]

By LWVelginarea|2012-02-13T11:47:10-06:00February 13th, 2012|