League of Women Voters: ​Expand Mail-in Voting  

The national League of Women Voters calls for a nationwide expansion of mail-in ballots due to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) outbreak. Below is a portion of their March 16, 2020 statement or read the full press release on the LWV site.  

"...In light of the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, it is imperative for state election officials to address voters’ and poll workers’ fears by limiting the need to cast an in-person ballot. The time to act is now.

“We call on all states to take the necessary measures to ensure voters have increased time and opportunities to request and return mail-in ballots and to make ballots available for pickup and drop-off at any polling location, especially for voters in vulnerable communities….

“This added flexibility will, of course, add to the time it takes for election results to be counted. Under these circumstances, it is critical that all citizens have the ability to vote safely, and appropriate time is allotted to ensure all votes are fully counted."
Local information on early voting and mail-in voting will be published on this website this spring and summer.  

Now Available - March Issue of  Newsletter  

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Inside the March Issue
  • 100 Year Anniversary Celebration of
    ​Women's Right To Vote
  • UI Student Voter Engagement
  • Census update
  • High School Voting Registration success
  • Upcoming Events
  • And more!
Read the March issue

Election Spotlight

March 17 Primary Election results​ -
Next Election - November 3, 2020
  • More information coming on this important election. 

Upcoming Events

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More details for each event can be found on the Calendar. 

Many events are being canceled due to coronavirus concerns. Be sure to check an event before you attend. 

April 1. Champaign Voting Patterns/Results of Primary Elections Wednesday, Apr 1, 7:15 pm. Mt. Calvary Baptist Church 1601 W. Bloomington Rd, Champaign. Speakers James Manique & Murial Jones. 

​April 21. Are There Feasible Ways to Significantly Reform the Electoral College? Tuesday, Apr 21, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm. of Illinois College of Law, 504 E Pennsylvania Ave, Champaign.
Have information that we missed? Let us know: info@lwvchampaigncounty.org