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The League of Women Voters of Champaign County (LWVCC) is a nonpartisan grassroots organization that encourages informed and active participation in government by providing voter education and increasing understanding of major public policy issues.

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Read the february Newsletter

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Is Now the Time for You to Run for Public Office? 

Wednesday, Feb. 25, 7:00-8:00 pm by Zoom

Finding citizens who are willing to run for public office is a growing challenge. Ballot Ready reported that “the rate of uncontested races was higher in 2024 than in previous cycles across all levels of government.” This is being seen locally as well.

​At our February Keeping It Local, we will hear from three women who made the decision to put their names on the ballot. They now hold elected positions in Champaign County. Program Team member Peggy Patten, who served on the Urbana School Board from 2009-2021, will moderate the Zoom program. Join us for an insightful discussion with these panelists on what is involved in running for public office. ​

• Regina Crider – Rantoul Village Board Member (also an LWVCC member)
• Jenny Locke – Champaign County Board Chair, District 9
• Vanna Pianfetti – Champaign City Council Member, District 5

As always, a recording of this program will be added to LWVCC’s YouTube site.

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The League of Women Voters of Champaign County encourages civic engagement whether on a federal, state, or local level. ​

We proudly recognize members who have served in public office. ​​​

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Champaign County Candidate Guide Is Online
Sample Ballots Now Available on Clerk's Website

                   Champaign County Candidate Guide Is Live!
           Find Out Who Will Be on Your Primary Election Ballot

• Access the Guide here: votechampaign.org
• Enter your address and click Submit.
• Plan Your Vote: Make a party selection, then click Save & View Races.
• See candidates and referendums that will be on your ballot.
• Check back often: US senator and state office candidate information will be added soon!

                                       Access Your Sample Ballot
                     via the Champaign County Clerk's Website

• Access your portal--My Voter Record--here:  https://champaignilted-electionlink.precinctcentral.com/Portals/ElectionLink/Launchpad.aspx
• Select Search for My Voter Record
• Enter Name, Date of Birth, House Number, and click on Search
• Scroll to Sample Ballot. You can view and/or download all the ballots that match your address.​​​​

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2025-2026
​Keeping It Local Series

This free Zoom program focuses on current issues that directly impact our community. Open to all league members and to the public; participants have the opportunity to ask questions. See the complete schedule for dates, times, and topics. If you miss a program, you can watch the recording on YouTube. ​

At the Jan. 25 Keeping it Local Zoom program, leaders of four immigration-refugee service and support organizations in our county shared their insights and experiences about the issues facing immigrants and refugees and the services and programs available to support them. They also offered important ways community members can be involved. A summary of this  KIL panel discussion "The Current Immigrant-Refugee Experience in Champaign County" can be found in News and Announcements. The program  recording can be found on LWVCC's YouTube site.

Immigrant Resources - Champaign County

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Don't Miss These....

Oops, I missed the meeting!  See the LWVCC YouTube site for videos of past LWVCC  programs such as Keeping It Local and election information topics. Or browse this  list of videos to see what's available. 

Events Calendar - A quick look at what's happening in the LWVCC and in our community, including non-League events that may be of interest to voters such as local protests, demonstrations, and rallies.  ​

About Voting - An entire section with updated information on how to vote and other useful links.