Making Democracy Work

The League of Women Voters of Champaign County (LWVCC) is a nonpartisan organization that encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy.

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New Videos and Graphics on Grow the Vote page

The League's Grow the Vote page has a new set of graphics on  Learning about Candidates, Voting Early, Make a Voting Plan and more.   Browse, download and share via social media, emails, etc., to get the word out. 

The 3  minute video Vote from Home: Safe, Secure, Easy is an overview of mail ballots and information on measures being taken to make voting by mail easy and secure. 

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There's a new Youth Video and Graphics page with links to student challenge videos, videos from community collaborations and more.  The youth videos are grouped under a Youth Video playlist on the League's YouTube page. 

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Bonus: Check out this video from the Champaign County Clerk's Office about how to request a mail-in ballot

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2020 Election Information

 Get the facts on the upcoming November 3rd election, including:

• Voting Dashboard: Register Prepare Vote!
• How to register to vote in Illinois
• How to vote by mail in Champaign County
• How to vote in person, either before or on Election Day​​

Learn about The upcoming election

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Candidate Forum Videos Are Available

These videos may help voters make decisions about their votes in the 2020 election. Please note that some forums were not held due to absence of all candidates. See  the news item below for a memo on "Why the League doesn't do Empty Chair forums." 

Go to the FORUMS page for details

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Fair Tax for Illinois

One of the items on the ballot this fall is the Fair Tax Amendment, which would update the state constitution to remove the requirement that income be taxed at a flat, non-graduated rate. Learn more about the proposed Fair Tax Amendment and why the League supports it with our Fair Tax for Illinois information page.

Watch this video to learn about The Fair Tax Amendment - September 22, 2020 - A presentation by Ralph M Martire, Executive Director, Center for Tax & Budget Accountability. 1:26. 

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 Inside the October  Issue of The Voter:

• How Can You Trust What You Read and Hear?
  Forest Preserve District Referendum
  Fair Tax Signs 
  Latest Video: Vote at Home: Safe, Secure, Easy: 
  GOTV Collaboration with Local Organizations 
  ​Election Updates
  
• Report on Candidate Forums, League Outreach, Volunteer Opportunities, State News and more....

Read the October Issue of The Voter

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News and Announcements

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New Videos on the League's YouTube page

If you haven't visited the League's YouTube page, it's a good site to bookmark. We frequently upload videos from meetings and events.  The most recent video is:

Safe Voting & More - A Conversation with Champaign County Clerk Aaron Ammons  August 26 discussion with Champaign County Clerk Aaron Ammons on the upcoming November 3rd election, safe voting, and more.

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​Volunteer with the League

Interested in supporting Champaign County  and the League?  

• Spread the Word About Fair Tax
• Help with Volunteers
• Become a League Observer
• ​Add Your Name to the Contact-Me List
  

Get Details on Volunteer Opportunities

Other Ways to Get Involved