Join us and take action to ensure that fair redistricting is a nationwide priority. Mark your calendars! On April 29, the League of Women Voters will host events around the United States to increase public awareness and engagement around the redistricting process and make sure the public’s voice is heard. Why is Redistricting important? New district lines can be drawn …
League Statements on Chauvin Trial Verdict
Response to Chauvin Trial Verdict by LWV of Missouri 4/22/21 The Board of the League of Women Voters of Missouri believes that the Derek Chauvin conviction represents a turning point in police reform nationwide, and that our nation’s reckoning on racism has shown that we must address investments in economic opportunities, education, healthcare, and other community-led solutions throughout our country to cure the …
Candidate Interviews for the April 6 municipal election.
Did you miss the broadcast on KSMU this week of the candidate interviews? You can now watch videos of the interviews for candidates in the April 6, 2021 municipal election. These include candidates running for Springfield City Council General Seat A, General Seat B, Zone 1, Zone 4, and Mayor of Springfield, as well as Springfield Public Schools Board of …
Listen over lunch and learn
Here’s a great way to be informed before going to the polls on Election Day April 6. Tune in to KSMU Ozarks Public Radio (91.1 FM) over the noon hour March 15 to 18. You’ll hear short interviews for candidates for Springfield mayor, Springfield City Council and Springfield Board of Education. If you miss one, you can always find them …
Check out candidate interviews for April 6 election
Become an informed voter by listening or watching candidates for races in Springfield. Schools. Traffic. That building going up down the street. Local elections impact each of us in ways big and small. In April, Springfield voters will decide who will represent them on school board and city council and who leads the city as mayor. You can become an …
Voting April 6? What you need to know
Information from the League’s Voter Service experts The 2021 election season is upon us. Not only is COVID still here but cold weather limits our ability to conduct “fresh air” voter registrations. However, the League remains ready to provide whatever services we can to voters and eligible citizens who want to vote. April 6 – Municipal Elections — Polls open …
For League members and lawmakers . . .
Meet your state lawmakers at a members-only program sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Southwest Missouri, Leadership Springfield alumni and Junior League of Springfield. “Meet the Electeds” will be held as a virtual event Friday, Feb. 26, noon to 1:30 p.m. via Zoom. It is open only to members of the three organizations. In a timed rotation using …
League of Women Voters calls for removal of President Trump
On Jan. 8, 2021, both the League of Women Voters of the United States and the League of Women Voters of Missouri issued statements calling for the removal of President Donald Trump. Members of the League of Women Voters of Southwest Missouri were encouraged to contact their elected representatives with that message. Full statement from the League of Women Voters …
League calls on Gov. Parson to extend safe voting provisions
Missouri voters need to be safe as 2021 elections draw near (Posted Dec. 15, 2020) The League of Women Voters of Southwest Missouri has joined with the Missouri Voter Protection Coalition in a campaign to persuade Gov. Mike Parson to extend Missouri’s COVID-19 safe voting provisions into 2021. Missouri’s COVID voting provisions are set to expire Dec. 31. These measures, …
Amendment 3 passage blocks Clean MO reforms
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 …