Empowering Voters. Defending Democracy.
Someone struggled for your right to vote. Use it.
-Susan B. Anthony
Leader, Women’s Suffrage Movement
1820 – 1906
In 1955, members of the League of Women Voters of Springfield worked to make voting a priority forcitizens. A “Get Out the Vote” parade was led by Mrs. Thomas Parsons, left, Mrs. John Spurlock, Mrs. Rolland V. Cox, Mrs. T.P. Fechan, Mrs. Claud Hawley, Mrs. Merrill Duback, Mrs. Frank H, Jackson, Mrs. E.J. Stillings and Mrs. H.C. Marshall. Published in the Springfield News & Leader,September 11, 1955. Used with permission.
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I joined in 1961, not because I was political, but because I’d had a baby and wanted to talk about something other than diaper rash. I was amazed then, as I am now, at the women in this organization. I have never failed to learn from and be inspired by League members.
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I joined the League to actively participate in public policy issues, especially at the local level. Through the action and advocacy program of the League, I have found my voice. Amazing League mentors have helped me translate my passion into action.
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I joined the League because I wanted to know more about local elections and the larger political system. As a member, I have seen firsthand the League’s commitment to providing resources for anyone who wants to know more about participating in our Democracy.
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Being a member of the League of Women Voters has significantly enhanced my understanding of current issues, benefiting my role as a policy director at empower: abilities. It has also connected me with community members dedicated to civic engagement. One of the highlights of my involvement was participating in a League study on pay day loans. The impactful work done by League members makes me proud to be part of this organization.
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I joined the League of Women Voters as I believe that one of the most important rights as a U.S. citizen is the right to vote. Therefore, I want to be an informed voter. I appreciate that the League studies important issues in a non-partisan way and seeks to inform and encourage all citizens to vote.
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Voter Services
The League works to protect voting rights, and challenges efforts to restrict access to the ballot box. We register voters in many settings, including our country’s newest citizens at naturalization ceremonies. We are proudly nonpartisan, never supporting or opposing candidates or political parties.
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Citizen Education
Because the League believes our democracy is strongest when voters are knowledgeable, we founded the Informed Voter Coalition to bring unedited candidate interviews to citizens, broadcast on KSMU Radio and uploaded as videos on coalition websites. The League is well known for its Voter’s Guides, and for VOTE411.org for digital access to ballot issues and candidates.
Action & Advocacy
League members take action after studying legislation and government policies. Across Greene, Christian and Webster counties, we meet with city council members and commissioners, speak up at school board sessions and lobby representatives and senators in Jefferson City. We’re focused on making our communities stronger and we encourage participation in government.
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