League of Women Voters of Centre County

10/01/2026

It only takes a few minutes to ensure you're ready to vote in the next election. Make note of these important dates:

✅ Oct. 19 – Last day to register to vote in the midterm election: vote.pa.gov/Register
✅ Oct. 27 – Last day to apply for a mail ballot: vote.pa.gov/MailBallot
✅ Nov. 3 – Election Day. Polls are open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

09/30/2026

09/17/2026

MARK YOUR CALENDARS AND SHARE:
The League of Women Voters of Centre County will host the 2026 General Election Candidates’ Night on Wednesday, September 30 at 7pm in the State College Borough Council Chambers (243 S Allen St).

All candidates in these races have been invited:
PA State House District 77: Scott Conklin-D, Michelle Schellberg-R
PA State House District 82: Kirsten McTernan-R, Paul Takac-D
PA State House District 171: Kerry Benninghoff-R, John Zangari-D
US House District 15: Ray Bilger-D, and Glenn Thompson-R

LWVCC has received confirmation of attendance from all candidates except Glenn Thompson (declined) and Michelle Schellberg (no response). “We always hope for a full slate if candidates’ schedules allow. Voters benefit from hearing from all possible choices,” reports Kathleen O’Connell, LWVCC President. Check for updates at lwvcentrecounty.org. Send questions for the candidates to [email protected]

UPDATE: These candidates are confirmed:
PA House 82nd: Kristen McTernan, Rep. Paul Takac

PA House 171st: Rep. Kerry Benninghoff, John Zangari

Both Michelle Schellberg (PA House 77th) and Rep Glenn Thompson (US House 15th) have declined to participate therefore these races will not be represented.

The League of Women Voters is a nationwide, nonpartisan grassroots organization of women and men who believe that through informed action, people can make profound changes in their communities.

09/14/2026

It's been a busy weekend for the League of Women Voters of Centre County!! Enjoyed our time at Lion Bash!!

09/14/2026

LWVCC will be there with all the voting info you need.

09/13/2026

TODAY!!! See you there!!!

09/07/2026

Since 1920, non-partisan civic groups like the League of Women Voters of the US and (even earlier) AAUW have worked to serve and inform voters, recognizing what's personal in politics and institutions.

What can local chapters do for you?

We invite you to:
Inaugural Voter Expo, an AAUW & League partnership
Sunday, June 13
2-5 pm
Nittany Valley Mall (Rural King End), Active Adult Center and Mall Commons

Presentations focused on topics like AI, data centers, media bias, and where taxes go.

Speakers include:
Steve Dershem, Centre County Commissioner
Jason Moser, Centre County Controller
Jessica McAllister, Editor, Centre Daily Times
Sarah Rafacz, Spotlight PA
Cory Barker, News Literacy Initiative at Penn State
Ray Stolinas, Centre County Community Development and Planning Commission

Facilitators include:
Candace Dannaker & Jennifer Nicholas (LWV CC)

09/02/2026

Your right to vote shouldn't come with a paperwork obstacle course.

The SAVE Act would create new barriers to voter registration and make it harder for Americans to cast their ballots.

Voting is a right -- don't restrict it!

Tell Congress to oppose the SAVE Act!

09/02/2026

It's National Voter Registration Month!
Registering to vote is the first step to being heard in our local, state and national government.
In PA if you're not registered by the deadline, you won't be able to vote. Please help us make sure new PA residents, young voters and college students from other states get the word:
THE PA VOTER REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS OCTOBER 19.
Register here: vote.pa.gov/Register
Not sure if you're registered? Check that here:
https://www.pavoterservices.pa.gov/pages/voterregistrationstatus.aspx
Any citizen in PA who will be 18 by November 3 is eligible to vote.

09/02/2026