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League of Women Voters Mission Statement

The League of Women Voters, a nonpartisan political organization, encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy.

Latest News

Climate Emergency Resolution Adopted June 27, 2022

July 4, 2022

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Environmental Justice and Housing in Kalamazoo County – Virtual Forum

June 14, 2022

The League of Women Voters of Kalamazoo Area (LWVKA) and its co-sponsor, Kalamazoo Climate Crisis Coalition (KCCC) community forum – Thursday, April 21st includes a panel discussion on the quality of housing stock in Kalamazoo with an…

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Promote the Vote 2022

May 3, 2022

Promote the Vote 2022 will help ensure every voice is heard, every Michigan vote is counted… launches ballot initiative for secure, accessible Michigan elections. LANSING – Supporters of Promote the Vote 2022 gathered virtually today to launch…

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League of Women Voters of Michigan applauds election audit results

March 12, 2022

Audit from Michigan Bureau of Elections re-affirms Michigan elections are secure, and effective. March 4, 2022-Election Audit Report

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PROMOTE THE VOTE 2022!

We are currently collecting signatures to put Promote the Vote 2022 on the ballot in November.
Learn more through the links below…

2022 Voting Rights BrochureDownload

Promote the Vote 2022 FAQsDownload

Promote The Vote 2022 Flyer-1Download

Promote-The-Vote-2022-Flyer-2 Download

Learn more about the potential ballot issues that are supported by the League. (LWVMI)

League News and Events

6/11/202 LWVKA Sponsored Judicial Candidate Forum

Primary: August 2, 2022

The League of Women Voters of Kalamazoo Candidate Forum for judicial candidates who will be running in the August primary election. View Video.

Event Calendar

National Voter Registration Day
September 20 @ 12:00 pm
General Election Day
November 8 @ 7:00 am – 8:00 pm

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Read The Voter:

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How Your Donation Supports Our Work

Our volunteers work year-round to register new voters, host community forums and provide voters with election information they need. We engage at the national, local, and state levels on legislative priorities and efforts to improve our elections and protect our democracy.

Voter Information Table — Voter Education

Voter Registration Table — Voter Registration

Interested in Joining Us? Membership is open to anyone age 16 and over. A member of the League of Women Voters of Kalamazoo Area is automatically a member of the League of Women Voters of Michigan and the League of Women Voters of the United States, and receives publications from all three.

VOTE411 and THE VOTER GUIDE

Get the Election Information You Need before you vote! VOTE411.org is a “one-stop-shop,” for nonpartisan election-related information. Funded by the League of Women Voters Education Fund, Vote411.org provides local, state and national election information.

Find out “What’s On Your Ballot,” learn where candidates running for office in your community stand on the issues, build a printable Sample Ballot, and find Polling Place information, Debate and Forum dates and links, all from the Vote411 dashboard.

LWVKA contributes local information to Vote411 and also produces a printed Voter Guide during general elections, which is offered free to Kalamazoo County residents. The Voter Guide provides a print version for many of the elected positions including candidate bios and answers to questions relevant to the positions they seek, as well as important local and state election-related information. Watch this space for The Voter Guide (generally published prior to General Elections.) Read Past Issues of the Voter Guide.