Upcoming Events
Find recordings of past events HERE.
Running for Local Office Workshops
Did you ever think about tossing your hat in the political ring?
Here’s your chance to learn about. . .
Running for Local Office!
A Three-Part Program Sponsored by the LWV of Delaware County
Thurs. Jan. 9th- 7:00 p.m. Zoom re: Offices, Filing Petitions, Campaign Finances, etc.
Wed. Jan. 15th - 6:30 p.m. Webinar for School Board Candidates by Great Schools PA
Thurs. Jan. 23rd - 7:00 p.m. In-person, panel of bi-partisan elected officials with Q and A at The Inn at Swarthmore
Registration is Required for live and recorded links, and resource materials
Part 1 Toss Your Hat in the Ring – Enroll at LWVDelco for links Part 2 School Board Candidates- Enroll at Great PA Schools
Part 3 Meet the Winners - Enroll at LWVDelco for hosting at The Inn at Swarthmore; includes a $35 registration fee (limited to 40 people)
Running for Local Office Workshop, Hosted by the League of Women Voters of Lehigh County
The League of Women Voters of Lehigh County is proud to present their bi-annual Running for Local Office workshop. Learn more about the logistics of running for office, how to manage a campaign, interact with the press, and navigate local election laws.
You can register for this in-person workshop by clicking here.
The League of Women Voters Capital Region Hosts Solar United Neighbors (SUN) Information Session
Join the League of Women Voters Capital Region and Solar United Neighbors (SUN), a 501(c)(3) that’s dedicated to assisting home owners and small businesses learn more about solar energy.
You can register for this virtual information session by clicking here.
Voter Services Meeting
Meeting of the Voter Services Committee. All are welcome to attend!
Centre County Election Day Exit Polling Debrief
Join the League of Women Voters of Centre County this Wednesday, December 11 from 5:00-6:00pm for a webinar on exit polling. Justin Crofoot, McCourtney Institute for Democracy, and assistant teaching professor of political science at Penn State, along with a coterie of students visited polling places across Centre County to speak with voters about their voting decisions. Learn more about their findings during this informative webinar. To register, email lwvcentrecounty@gmail.com.
Voter Services Meeting
Meeting of the Voter Services Committee. All are welcome to attend!
Monthly Member Meeting
Meeting for all League members — all are welcome!
NOTE: This meeting typically happens on the 4th Tuesday of the month, but has been moved to accomodate Thanksgiving.
Art of the Vote
Featuring local performance artists, and an art exhibit demonstrating the joy of democracy, Art of the Vote encourages you to sing, dance, and laugh the night away. The League of Women Voters of Lancaster County and the Arts at Millersville invite you to celebrate our right to vote and ability to participate in elections.
In-person @ the Ware Center
How the Judiciary Protects Your Vote
Presented by Mimi Mckenzie, this program is being offered and hosted by the League of Women Voters of Greater Pittsburgh and facilitated by Pennsylvanians for Modern Courts. It will be an informative workshop where you'll learn how Pennsylvania's judiciary system safeguards your vote, ensuring every ballot is counted, and your voice is heard. Discover the role of courts in resolving election disputes and protecting voter rights and get answers to your questions from legal experts.
Click here to view flyer.
Register here for this virtual workshop.
Nanticoke Area Candidate Forum
Candidate forum for the 119th Legislative District.
In-person @ Luzerne County Community College
Voter Services Meeting
Meeting of the Voter Services Committee. All are welcome to attend!
PA Attorney General Candidate Forum
Learn more about the Pennsylvania Attorney General candidates during this virtual forum, moderated by Ernest Owens, President of the Philadelphia Association of Black Journalists.
This forum is presented in collaboration with the Committee of Seventy, Pennsylvanians for Modern Courts, the Forum of Executive Women, the League of Women Voters of Pennsylvania, the Pennsylvania Bar Association, and the Philadelphia Bar Association
Virtual (register here)
WHYY Yay or Nay: Does Voting Matter?
Voting is a “civic duty.” Our right to vote empowers us to make an impact in our communities. Yet voter turnout has long been a challenge. During the 2022 midterms, 43% of eligible city voters cast a ballot. During the most recent Philadelphia mayoral race, only 32% of eligible voters showed up at the polls.
Join WHYY and the Free Library of Philadelphia to discuss ways to motivate Philadelphians to step into the voting booth and exercise their democratic rights this November.
Register for this free event here.
In-person @ Philadelphia City Institute Library
Poll Monitor Training, with Common Cause
Sign up to be a Poll Monitor HERE. Once you sign up through the website, you will receive a Zoom link for the training from Common Cause. The training will be hosted by Amy Widestrom, the Executive Director of LWVPA, and run by Jill Greene, the Voting & Election Manager of Common Cause PA.
Wilkes-Barre Area Candidate Forum
Candidate forum for the 120th Legislative District.
In-person @ Wilkes University Mart Center
What You Need to Know about Reproductive Health Care in Pennsylvania
This webinar will examine crisis pregnancy centers, labor and delivery deserts, disparate maternal health care and outcomes for women of color, and the status of current legislation regarding reproductive choice and maternal health. To register for this webinar and receive the Zoom link, click here.
Virtual (register here)
A Screening of War Game and Panel Discussion, Presented by The Committee of Seventy
Experience the powerful documentary War Game in an exclusive screening at the National Constitution Center, followed by an insightful discussion on the challenges and complexities of protecting American democracy in an increasingly polarized world.
This is a free event but reservations are required. Seats are limited and available on a first come first serve basis.
In-person @ National Constitution Center
Disagree Better: Tools for Talking in Contentious Times
During this interactive workshop, we'll work on practical tools to help us communicate (or disagree better) with our friends, family and neighbors, whether it's politics or Thanksgiving dinner.
In-person @ 700 Hepburn Street, Milton, PA
Restrictive Laws Affecting Asians in the USA: Past, Present, & What's Coming
Texas State Representative Gene Wu will discuss the historical and ongoing legal challenges faced by Asian communities in the United States. Representative Wu will explore how past laws continue to shape the present and what Asian communities may face in the future.
This event is hosted by the League of Women Voters of Pennsylvania and the League of Women Voters of Delaware County.
This event is free and open to the public, but registration is required.
In-person @ the Radnor Memorial Library (Winsor Room)
Advocacy Training for Individuals and Organizations with LWV-Capitol Region and Tony Crocomo, of Fair Districts PA
Learn how to lobby your legislator in a non-confrontational, values-based, team approach. Seek to create a working relationship with legislators regardless of their politics.
Tony Crocamo is a volunteer with Fair Districts PA (FDPA), a financial project of the League of Women Voters of PA (LWVPA). FDPA consists of a coalition of non-partisan citizens and organizations seeking to reform Pennsylvania’s redistricting process to make it impartial, transparent, and accountable.
Virtual (register here)
Voter Services Meeting
Meeting of the Voter Services Committee. All are welcome to attend!
Kenderdine Lecture: The Body Politic: Women, Digital Harassment and Democratic Life
@ Arcadia University, The Great Room