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Action Alerts

1

Freezing Childcare Funding Hurts Children. Educate  Legislators. 

LWVLC urges members and the public to write your legislators, educating them about the damage recent frozen funds will have on children, their families and their communities.

2

LWV of Michigan Files Motion to  Protect Michigan Voter Data

The motion was filed in response to the US Department of Justice lawsuit against the state of Michigan for failing to comply with the department’s demand for the state’s complete voter file.

Upcoming Events

  • Mon, Jan 26
    Zoom presentation. Register below.
    Jan 26, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Zoom presentation. Register below.
    Open to the public, an expert panel will discuss why Documentary Proof of Citizenship is needless Voter Suppression, and what we can do to stop it.
  • Wed, Feb 04
    Leelanau County Government Center
    Feb 04, 2026, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
    Leelanau County Government Center, 8527 E Government Center Dr, Suttons Bay, MI 49682, USA
    Come have lunch with your fellow members and lend you voice to the priorities for our League and the national League of Women Voices for 2026-27.
  • Wed, Apr 15
    Leland, MI
    Apr 15, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    Leland, MI, Leland, MI 49654, USA
    The vote is in! The members chose "Abundance" by Ezra Klein and Derek Thompson.
  • Thu, Jun 25
    Location is TBD
    Jun 25, 2026, 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Location is TBD
    First day that you can vote in person, with an absentee ballot, at your city or township clerk’s office.
  • Mon, Jul 06
    Location is TBD
    Jul 06, 2026, 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Location is TBD
    First day that communities may offer in-person early voting at a designated early voting site. Contact your clerk or visit mi.gov/vote to find out when and where you can vote early in person for the August 4 Primary Election.
  • Mon, Jul 20
    Location is TBD
    Jul 20, 2026, 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Location is TBD
    Last day to register to vote online or by mail to vote in the August 4 Primary Election. (Starting July 21, you’ll need to register in person at your city or township clerk’s office with proof of residency.)
  • Tue, Jul 21
    Location is TBD
    Jul 21, 2026, 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Location is TBD
    For most voters,* this is the last day we recommend returning your ballot by mail to avoid postal delays. (Starting July 22, we recommend returning your ballot in person to your city or township clerk’s office or to a secure drop box in your community.)
  • Sat, Jul 25
    Location is TBD
    Jul 25, 2026, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
    Location is TBD
    First day of the statewide in-person early voting period. All communities must offer in-person early voting at a designated early voting site starting on this day. Contact your clerk or visit mi.gov/vote to find out when and where you can vote early in person for the August 4 Primary Election.
  • Sun, Aug 02
    Location is TBD
    Aug 02, 2026, 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
    Location is TBD
    Last day of statewide in-person early voting.
  • Mon, Aug 03
    Location is TBD
    Aug 03, 2026, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
    Location is TBD
    Deadline to vote in person, with an absentee ballot, at your city or township clerk’s office if you’re registered to vote where you live. (After today at 4 p.m., you must vote at your polling place on Election Day.)
  • Tue, Aug 04
    Location is TBD
    Aug 04, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Location is TBD
    Election Day! Polls are open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. local time. If you need to register to vote, you can register and then vote at your city or township clerk’s office until 8 p.m.
December Public Forum: Funding Our Public Libraries and the Right to Read

This informative presentation highlighted the ongoing funding challenges faced by Michigan's public libraries and the role of MI Right to Read in helping libraries navigate complex issues related to intellectual freedom. Watch, then read about what you can do here.

November Public Forum: The Impact of OBBB on Rural Healthcare. What you should know.

A panel of speakers spoke to the impact the One Big Beautiful Bill will have on rural hospitals, mental healthcare and Indian Health Services. Find out what we can expect for our region.

Easily Send Emails on Critical Topics
Tell Your Senator to Oppose the SAVE Act

It is already illegal for noncitizens to register and vote in federal or state elections. The bill’s requirement of a document to prove American citizenship to register to vote in federal elections is unnecessary and seeks to divide us. It also creates another barrier to voting. Just enter your address and edit the pre-written email if you want. Send your email now!

Tell Congress to Guarantee the Right to Vote

We need a fully restored VRA to defend our democracy and protect the freedom to vote. That is why the League is proud to support the reintroduction of the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act (JLVRAA), vital legislation that is needed to fully restore and modernize the VRA and ensure that discriminatory voting policies are stopped in their tracks. Just enter your address and edit the pre-written email if you want. Send your email now!

The League of Women Voters Leelanau County works to protect Democracy through free and fair elections, due process, checks and balances and holding elected officials accountable. Our organization is dedicated to ensuring that every eligible voter has the opportunity and information to exercise their right to vote. We are committed to providing nonpartisan education and advocacy for voters, and we strive to empower citizens to engage in the democratic process.

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The League of Women Voters Leelanau County believes in the power of women to bring about positive change. We believe all women can embrace who they are, define their future, and change the world.

Join LWV Leelanau County!

Looking for a way to DO SOMETHING? Join us and make a difference in free and fair elections, registering voters, advocating for issues and more.

Contact Us

It's easy to get involved offline too.

Email: LWVLeelanau@gmail.com. 

Drop us a note at P.O. Box 36, Lake Leelanau, MI  49653

Donate to Defend Democracy

We appreciate your support in our work to defend democracy. You can donate online to the General Fund or one of our Special Events. Or pay by check by sending your check to: P. O. Box 36, Lake Leelanau, MI 49653 

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