League, coalition narrowly lose hard fought battle for fair maps on Nov. 3 Despite the hard work of League members and others across Missouri, Amendment 3 was narrowly defeated Nov. 3, overturning fair map reforms approved by Missouri voters two years ago. As Amendment 3 becomes law in 2021, the League will continue to actively fight for fair legislative maps …
LWV serves voters in busy election season
League provides multitude of services to voters in 2020 It’s time to say “thank you” to all League members who have given time and risked exposure to COVID-19 to make sure voter needs were met during the 2020 election season. Beginning in January and ending Oct. 6, the League sponsored or took part in 65 voter registration events, paving the …
League leads candidate forum coalition
League organizes 10 community groups to produce candidate forum series A coalition of community organizations led by the League hosted a series of virtual candidate and ballot issue forums ahead of the Nov. 3 election. Candidates in selected primary and general election races in the Springfield region were invited. Lisa Langley, who organized the group as a representative of the …