Voter Education
2022 State and County Elections Matter!
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The 2022 elections include a wide range of national, state, and county offices. LWVCC is a collaborating partner in providing a series of special voter education events addressing changes to the election laws and information about important issues, races, candidates, and voting options.
Series sponsors are the League of Women Voters Champaign County (LWVCC) and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Epsilon Epsilon Omega Chapter (AKA). The series kicked off on February 16 with a focus on learning more about which state and county offices will be on our 2022 ballots, and why these races matter. The webinar also highlighted changes to statewide voting procedures and what you need to know for 2022. Planning for future events is in process. The content, dates, and times of future events will be added as they are finalized. Please check back! |
September 21, 2022
Join LWVCC and Alpha Kappa Alpha for a conversation about the shifting landscape around national and state elections, and the latest news about candidates and referendums. To attend the session use these Zoom settings:
- Zoom Meeting ID: 823 1148 8448
- Passcode 714789
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Description and Speakers:
James Manrique, League of Women Voters Champaign County, will share data from the June 28, 2022 priamry election. He will also share the latest from the nonpartisan Candidate Guide, resource for all voters about federal, state, and county candidates in contested races at http://www.votechampaign.org Special Guest Professor Brian Gaines, University of Illinois Department of History with appointments in the Department of Political Science and at the Institute of Government and Public Affairs, will share his research and thoughts on the current political landscape as we approach the November 8 election. |
June 15, 2022
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Description and Speakers: On June 15, 6:30 pm, webinar attendees heard from recently elected city council members: Grace Wilken, Urbana Ward 6, Chaundra Bishop, Urbana Ward 8, and Daniel Iniguez, Champaign District 3.
The council members shared information about running for office, discussed how their roles have developed once in office, and responded to questions. Citizens shared effective strategies for contacting elected officials based on their experience. Voter Ready co-chair Ann Prisland provided last-minute primary election voting information. |
April 20, 2022
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Description and Speakers: Lemond Peppers, City of Urbana, and Tracy Parsons, City of Champaign, shared a wide range of specific gun violence prevention initiatives in the two cities. They discussed root causes affecting gun violence and the resources being applied to address this community concern. Both speakers highlighted significant efforts focused on youth---opportunities for jobs, personal growth, and family support. Both offered ways community members could help address gun violence issues in our communities.
James Manrique, League of Women Voters of Champaign County, provided this month’s voter education update with a focus on the local nonpartisan Candidate Guide. To watch the session: The video for this event is available on the LWVCC YouTube site. |
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March 16, 2022
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Topic: Them Now . . . You Tomorrow?
Voter Suppression around the County Speaker: Dr. Christopher Span, UIUC Chief of Staff and Associate Chancellor for Administration and Pre-K to 12 Initiatives at UIUC Description: Dr. Span discussed the history of voter suppression in this country, and why it's important to understand the power of our votes. He brought us up to date on current state efforts to restrict the right to vote. He stressed the importance of letting our own legislators know we value the freedom to vote we have in this state---and we want them to protect that freedom here and nationally. The video of this session is now available on the LWVCC YouTube site at https://youtu.be/rJj4uc5YCbA |
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February 16, 2022
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Topic: State & Local Elections Count: Inaugural Session
Description: The series kicked off on February 16 with a focus on learning more about which state and county offices will be on our 2022 ballots, and why these races matter. The webinar also highlighted changes to statewide voting procedures and what you need to know for 2022. Citizen speakers shared how the results of these elections directly impact our daily lives—from laws passed by state legislators to actions taken by county officials. Speakers: Ruth Wene and Ann Prisland (LWVCC), Kaleb Johnson, Macheila Anderson, and Erin Minor (students), and Jenell Hardy and Murial Jones (AKA). To watch the session: The video for this event is now available on the LWVCC YouTube site. |
General Election 2022!Mark your calendar for general election November 8.
This year, because of redistricting, many more Illinois offices will be up for election: one US Senate member, all US Representatives, all state officials, all Illinois House and Senate members, all Champaign County board members, and some judicial positions as well as some local positions throughout the county. Click on the image below for the complete easy-to-use chart with dates for voter registration, early and mail voting, and election day voting. The second page includes websites for more information. 
For more election-related materials, visit the Election Resources page. |
