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League of Women Voters of Brown County, Indiana

We never support or oppose any political party or candidate.

 

The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan civic organization encouraging informed

and active participation in government. It influences public policy through education and advocacy.


12-7-24ConversationWLegislators

Register for the "Conversation with Legislators"


Saturday, December 7th 9:30 -11:00 AM. Register here. https://bit.ly/4fRP5mp    


Sunny Leerkamp will moderate. You don't want to miss it! It's always informative.

For a preview of the legislative session see https://indianacapitalchronicle.com/2024/11/15/be-warned-the-2025-legislative-session-has-a-ridiculously-heavy-agenda/


Mark your Calendar for Legislative updates during the Legislative Session:

Saturdays, 9:30 am to 11:00 am

  • January 25th
  • February 15th
  • March 8th
  • April 19th





You Have the Right to Vote in Indiana If:

• You are a U.S. citizen and resident of Indiana; AND

• You are at least 18 years old on or before the election; AND

• You are not currently in prison, convicted of a crime; AND

• You’ve lived in your voting precinct at least 30 days before the election; (If you have moved within 30 days of the election, vote at your former precinct, either in-person or absentee by mail.)  AND

• You are registered to vote (before the deadline).


Know the Candidates

Find out everything you need to know on www.Vote411.org

— Deadlines, candidates, where you vote, link to registration and more.

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Links to recordings of the recent LWVBC forums and candidate introductions from meet and greets are published on Vote411.org and are available here:


9/21 BC Commissioner Candidates https://youtu.be/Is07lrHjVnM

9 /21 Candidate Meet and Greet https://youtu.be/efCQ8BRBYDs

9/28 US Congress 9th District Candidate Forum:   https://catstv.net/m.php?q=13851

10/3 Brown County Surveyor Candidate Forum and Meet and Greet:  https://youtu.be/7xlNtenioQ4?si=uhLD9HLKp-auulMP 




Election Security Rumor vs. Reality

How can you tell the difference?

The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) provides excellent info on best practices to ensure safe elections. The “Rumor vs. Reality” section is designed to address disinformation narratives by providing accurate information related to elections.  You can read about common myths and fact check the reality HERE. 


Why Should I Vote?

Your vote determines your access to

affordable health care



Your vote lifts up the voices of those most impacted by climate change

Your vote ensures that we're all represented in our government, not just those of us with greater wealth or systemic advantages

Your vote promotes immigration reform, including family reunification and political asylum


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The 2024 CONNECTIONS Resource Guide is Available

This handy annual guide provides information on nonprofits, government entities, Brown County Schools, places of worship, and much more. Copies of the 2024 Connections are available at the Brown County Library or the Brown County Democrat office.

CLICK HERE for a pdf version of the 2024 booklet.

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The Goal of the League of Women Voters is to Empower Citizens 

to Shape Better Communities Worldwide



The League of Women Voters

of Brown County is a 

Nonpartisan Civic Membership Organization 

  • Which takes action after study and member agreement to achieve solutions in the public interest on key community issues at all government levels
  • Which builds citizen participation in the democratic process
  • Which engages communities in promoting positive solutions to public policy issues through education and advocacy



League Positions


People Powered Fair Maps ™

Our goal is to end 
gerrymandering and achieve fair maps by advocating for transparent
processes, increasing public input, and protecting communities of interest.


Democracy is not a spectator sport!


League of Women Voters of Brown County, Indiana

PO Box 74

Nashville IN 47448