Thank You Candidates!
The League of Women Voters of Greater Rockford wish to show deep appreciation for all candidates for offering to serve their country.
Trump Re-elected
Donald J. Trump was re-elected as the 47th President of the United States of America, November 6, 2024. As of this writing, Mr. Trump received 312 votes in the Electoral College and Vice President Kamala Harris received 226. Mr. Trump has the required Electoral College 270 votes. Through a constitutional process, He will take his … Trump Re-elected
Fighting Voter Suppression
We protect every American’s right to vote, challenging those who seek to restrict Black, brown, female, and other voices in our democracy.
One-Stop Voting Info with the Illinois Voter Guide: Your Voting status and Representatives
Even though some local elections are uncontested, it’s important to know where all the candidates stand on issues of importance to you, which is why the Illinois League is offering voters the chance to learn about candidates and issues, check their voting registration status, and find their polling place. Questions? Visit the Illinois Voter Guide. … One-Stop Voting Info with the Illinois Voter Guide: Your Voting status and Representatives
Become an essential election judge today!
Election judges are the foot soldiers are free and fair elections. You can do this!
LWVGR President Sue Theden Explains the Importance of Being an Informed Voter
As more presidential candidates pop up, the League of Women Voters of Greater Rockford shares how to get informed. An interview with Annamarie Shute on WIFR-TV23.
Choose Democracy
“It’s a republic, if you can keep it.“— Benjamin Franklin
I Vote Because…
As a proud coalition partner of Go Vote 815, the League of Women Voters of Greater Rockford, Illinois had the opportunity to gather citizen comment on why they vote! Go Vote 815 is a Northern Illinois GOTV/Get Out The Vote initiative that has over 20 coalition members.
Would YOU Get Out to Vote?
A Video Poem by Flora Cousins.
Rockford Mayor McNamara announced City Endorsement of Go Vote 815
The Northern Illinois voter encouragement program, Go Vote 815, has over 20 local coalition members, many of whom had representatives voice their endorsement of great voter activity and the Go Vote 815 initiative at the Mayor’s Press Conference. The League of Women Voters of Greater Rockford, Illinois is also a coalition member.
Voter Services Video Instructs the Public on Voter Registration and Election Sources
Carol Davies, LWVGR Voter Services Chair, narrates a training video on myriad ways for voters, voter registrars, election judges, etc. to find everything they need to know about elections in Illinois. Since a 2017 state re-write of Photo registration and election laws, many people are registered and don’t even know it. Here’s how to become … Voter Services Video Instructs the Public on Voter Registration and Election Sources
Fighting Voter Suppression
We protect every American’s right to vote, challenging those who seek to restrict Black, brown, female, and other voices in our democracy.
Perspectives: Defending Our Democracy
A Perspective for WNIJ, Northern Public Radio by Carol Davies, Chair LWVGR Voter Services