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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|

Voting Machine Information – eSlate

In 2003, Kane County put together a team to explore new alternatives to punch card voting. A request for proposal was issued and submitted to many vendors. After the bids were received and reviewed, the Kane County Board determined that eSlate™, provided by Hart Intercivic was the best choice for Kane County. This decision was based on overall cost, security, ease of use by the voter, and compliance with Federal and State law. eSlate™ has been proven secure, accurate, and durable. It is easy to use and accessible to all voters as well as cost and time efficient. Please select the following link for [...]

By LWVelginarea|2012-01-01T09:20:08-06:00January 1st, 2012|

Get off your soapbox and do something!

Most of the people who vote are women - yet very few women occupy elected office. LWVEA has teamed up with the Elgin YWCA to offer a program designed to prepare women for the challenges facing them in running for office at all levels government - including local Boards. The first session on October 1st is FREE! Please register immediately so that adequate materials will be available. Sessions are open to everyone - not just women! We've worked very hard to make this a real & factual program with strong, interesting, and insightful players who'll lay the process bare. Our introductory [...]

By LWVelginarea|2011-09-22T14:45:31-05:00September 22nd, 2011|