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BUILDING BIPARTISAN SUPPORT FOR CLIMATE ACTION
January 30, 2025 at 7pm The League of Women Voters of Michigan Environmental Network and the Michigan Citizens’ Climate Lobby for an educational are hosting a presentation focusing on practical ways to build bipartisanship in partisan times. Linda Racine, Michigan … read more BUILDING BIPARTISAN SUPPORT FOR CLIMATE ACTION
MICHIGAN NEEDS ITS OWN VOTING RIGHTS ACT
Despite recent progress on voting rights, voters of color, voters with disabilities, and those whose first language is not English, still face unequal barriers to the ballot box in Michigan. As several states move backwards with severe voting restrictions and … read more MICHIGAN NEEDS ITS OWN VOTING RIGHTS ACT
TAKE ACTION! ITS’ TIME TO ENSHRINE THE ERA IN THE CONSTITUTION!
Despite having fulfilled the ratification requirements, the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) has not been published. With just weeks left in office, LWV is urging President Biden to act and enshrine gender equality in our Constitution by instructing the Archivist to … read more TAKE ACTION! ITS’ TIME TO ENSHRINE THE ERA IN THE CONSTITUTION!
WHAT HAPPENS AFTER ALL THE VOTES ARE CAST?
After each election, a county Board of Canvassers reviews all the data and ballot counts from election day, early voting and absentee voting to confirm that the tabulator vote totals match the number of voters who cast a ballot. Watch this … read more WHAT HAPPENS AFTER ALL THE VOTES ARE CAST?
LWVMI SUPPORTS NATIONAL POPULAR VOTE
The National Popular Vote(NPV) guarantees that the electoral college and the presidency will be won by the candidate who wins the most popular votes in all 50 states and DC. When enacted, NPV will apply the concept of “one person, … read more LWVMI SUPPORTS NATIONAL POPULAR VOTE
MAKE A PLAN TO VOTE
Check to make sure you’re registered to MichiganVoting.org. Vote any of 3 ways: On election day at your precinct. Not sure of your precinct? Click on Where is my polling place? here. At an Early Voting site. Early Voting is available between October … read more MAKE A PLAN TO VOTE
How to Vote Before Election Day in Michigan (November 5, 2024 General Election)
It’s National Voter Registration Day! Michiganders have several ways to vote before Election Day, November 5, 2024. Watch this video to learn more about your options! Make a plan to vote! Your voice is your vote.
Board of Canvasser Observations Follows August 6 Election
Trained League members around Michigan will once again be observing their County Board of Canvassers after the August 6 Primary Election. The purpose of these public meetings is to ensure that all the votes cast have been counted. The process … read more Board of Canvasser Observations Follows August 6 Election
VOTE411 IS NOW LIVE!
The League of Women Voters offers the nonpartisan election resource VOTE411.org. This “one-stop shop” for election information provides voters with simple, accessible tools to help them navigate the voting process. VOTE411 provides personalized candidate information, voter registration details, polling place locations, and other … read more VOTE411 IS NOW LIVE!