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NATIONWIDE DAY OF ACTION FOR VOTING RIGHTS: AUGUST 8th

On August 8, 2026, join the League and our partners as we host a nationwide day of civic action in honor of the anniversary of the Voting Rights Act of 1965.  The League of Women Voters of Michigan will host a … read more NATIONWIDE DAY OF ACTION FOR VOTING RIGHTS: AUGUST 8th

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PERSONALIZED VOTER INFORMATION

August 4th is election day in Michigan.  The League of Women Voters provides an online tool to help voters prior to every election.  By typing in your address, you can see what (and who) is on your ballot, check your voter … read more PERSONALIZED VOTER INFORMATION

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National, state and local candidate information is now live on vote411.org!

Check it out! National, state and local candidate information is now live on vote411.org. Please visit the site to review the races and learn about the candidates and their platforms before casting your ballot! VOTE411 is an interactive online platform … read more National, state and local candidate information is now live on vote411.org!

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Rainbow Trout wins at Hooked on Voting “Vote for your favorite Lake Superior Fish” election!

No surprise- the rainbow trout was the runaway winner in our Hooked On Voting “Vote for your favorite fish” election at PrideFest, 6/13/26: 89 votes (out of 148 cast); next highest vote getter was the sturgeon with 21; pink salmon … read more Rainbow Trout wins at Hooked on Voting “Vote for your favorite Lake Superior Fish” election!

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The LWV of Marquette County presents the “Making Democracy Work” Award to Brian Prill, Marquette Alternative High School Teacher

The League of Women Voters of Marquette County presented the “Making Democracy Work” Award to Brian Prill, a social studies, Spanish, and construction/work readiness teacher at Marquette Alternative High School.  Prill’s enthusiasm for sharing the importance of voting and the … read more The LWV of Marquette County presents the “Making Democracy Work” Award to Brian Prill, Marquette Alternative High School Teacher

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League of Women Voters Condemns Supreme Court Ruling Dismantling the Bedrock of the Civil Rights Movement

WASHINGTON, DC – The League of Women Voters President Dianna Wynn and CEO Celina Stewart issued the following joint statement in response to the US Supreme Court’s 6-3 decision in Louisiana v. Callais, a case concerning the constitutionality of Section … read more League of Women Voters Condemns Supreme Court Ruling Dismantling the Bedrock of the Civil Rights Movement

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“SAVE America Act” may block millions of U.S. citizens’ votes

The “SAVE America Act” (H.R. 7296) is a proposed law currently under debate in the U.S. Senate that could block millions of eligible U.S. citizens from voting. The proposed legislation would require voters to show papers to prove U.S. citizenship before voting – … read more “SAVE America Act” may block millions of U.S. citizens’ votes

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LWV of Michigan Files Brief to Stop Justice Department from Obtaining Private Voter Data

The League of Women Voters of Michigan — represented by the Brennan Center for Justice at NYU Law, Campaign Legal Center, and Goodman Acker — filed an amicus brief with the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, urging … read more LWV of Michigan Files Brief to Stop Justice Department from Obtaining Private Voter Data

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LWVMC Fundraiser: “Swimming Suffragettes: The Evolution & Revolution in Women’s Bathing Suits”

Upcoming LWVMC fundraiser event on Wednesday, April 22, at the Marquette Regional History Center: “Swimming Suffragettes: The Evolution & Revolution in Women’s Bathing Suits” A beachside atmosphere will fill the Marquette Regional History Center, as the Marquette County League of … read more LWVMC Fundraiser: “Swimming Suffragettes: The Evolution & Revolution in Women’s Bathing Suits”

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APRIL 8TH, LWVMC ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITTEE PRESENTS

Climate Change Trends in the Great Lakes Region  + The Northern Climate Network: Hosting a Decade of Climate Conversations By League of Women Voters of Marquette County (LWVMC) Environmental Committee and NMU SHINE Sustainability Hub for Innovation and Environment team … read more APRIL 8TH, LWVMC ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITTEE PRESENTS

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