League of Women Voters of the Akron Area

08/21/2026

08/21/2026

Opinion
Voting rights are under fire in Ohio. Casting a ballot is how you fight back.
by Tom Lopach

With the midterms just months away, Ohioans are being hit with misinformation from multiple directions about the safety of our elections and voting. The most powerful response to confusion and intimidation is participation. Don’t sit out. Show up and vote.

08/21/2026

Are you a newly eligible voter wondering how to navigate the voting process? The League of Women Voters of the Akron Area invites you to our voter education program to demystify the election process.

League of Women Voters volunteers will be available to assist with registrations and questions.

08/20/2026

It's back to school time across Ohio, and we just thought everyone should know that 17-year olds who are going to be 18 by Election Day, November 3, can register today. Like, right now.

Go voteohio.gov to get registered, or send the almost 18-year olds in your life that way before the October 5 voter registration deadline.

08/19/2026

Feeling anxious about this election? We highly recommend volunteering to protect voters through Election Protection! You'll be providing real support to voters across the state on Election Day and during Ohio's early vote period to help ensure eligible votes are counted and voters get the help they need.

Join us this Thursday for a short 30 minute intro to the folks running the show and what to expect as a volunteer. Being part of Election Protection is one of the best ways we can think of to use your energy during this election season—we hope to see you soon!

Register for our call here: bit.ly/ElectionProtectionWelcome

08/17/2026

Click here to Register Online or visit us at 1050 E. Tallmadge Ave., Akron, OH 44310
Welcome – Online Voter Registration – Ohio Secretary of State (ohiosos.gov)

08/16/2026

We know young people are passionate about the issues that impact the communities they live in and the future they will inhabit. We also know young people are not always given the tools and knowledge to channel that passion into change at the ballot box. We want to help change that.

On Tuesday, League of Women Voters of Ohio kicks off the 3rd annual Your Voice | Your Vote | Your Power tour, where LWV Ohio and local League members will spend time at nearly 40 Ohio colleges to register students to vote and share nonpartisan election information to empower new and first-time voters ahead of the 2026 midterms.

Swipe to see where the tour will be stopping this year! To see the full map and get details for each stop, go here: bit.ly/YourVoiceTour26

08/16/2026

Attend in person OR virtually

Don’t miss the Ohio Disability Policy Candidates Forum 2026 on Thursday, August 20th, doors open at 11:30 AM—your chance to hear directly from candidates about their plans for the disability community. This is a crucial opportunity to make an informed decision before the election. More details and tickets available: https://bit.ly/OhioDisabilityPolicyForum.

08/15/2026