Creating A More Perfect Democracy
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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, …
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 …
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 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 …
To keep fair maps, vote No on Nov. 3, Sen. Danforth says (Oct. 23, 2020) Former U.S. Senator Jack Danforth shared his views on Missouri’s promise for fair maps, the dangers of gerrymandering and his opposition to Amendment 3 at a statewide forum hosted Oct. 19 by the League of Women Voters of Southwest Missouri. Campaign director Sean Soendker Nicholson …
Digital, print versions now available for voters Before heading to the polls Nov. 3, voters can learn about candidates and ballot issues in the Voter’s Guide 2020, published this week by the League of Women Voters of Southwest Missouri. Always nonpartisan, the guide includes essential voting information for Greene, Christian and Webster counties. A matching online guide is available online …