League of Women Voters of the Willmar Area

08/21/2026

We had a great afternoon with and designing signs for marching in the State Fair parade. Check out this preview and then come see the signs and sign designers in person at the State Fair parade on August 31 at 2 pm!

08/20/2026

BACK TO SCHOOL! Get answers on voter registration guidelines, who is eligible to vote and pre-registration for 16- and 17-years-old students with the teacher's guide to student voter registration. Learn more at: https://www.sos.mn.gov/elections-voting/get-involved/teachers-guide-for-registering-students-to-vote

08/20/2026

Why do midterms elections matter???

08/20/2026

Reminder!
Go to VOTE411.org and check your registration if you changed your name, moved or if you need to register.
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Get ready to make your voice heard! VOTE411 can help you check your voter registration and even register to vote if you’ve moved, changed your name, or never voted before. Make sure you’re prepared for the midterm elections by going to VOTE411.org!

08/20/2026

If you don’t vote, other people are making decisions for you on issues that affect you and your community.

Get vote ready today!
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08/20/2026

On Monday, the United States District Court for the District of Minnesota became the twenty-third court to dismiss the Justice Department's lawsuit demanding unlawful disclosure of private voter information. Read more here: https://bit.ly/4x4HHgt

08/19/2026

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Today marks the anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment—a milestone in the fight for voting rights, but not the end of that fight.

The amendment prohibited denying the right to vote on the basis of s*x, but in practice, it did not give all women the right to vote. Women of color continued to face discriminatory laws, intimidation, and other barriers to the ballot. It took decades of organizing and advocacy—and the Voting Rights Act of 1965—to strengthen federal protections against racial discrimination in voting.

That history matters today.

As the SAVE Act threatens to create new barriers to voter registration, we have to remember the lessons of our history: when access to the ballot gets harder, the people most affected are often those who have had to fight the hardest to gain that access in the first place.

The fight for voting rights continues. Tell your senators to vote 'NO' on the SAVE Act!

08/18/2026

Your vote matters!
Register and VOTE - Election Day is Tuesday, November 3rd!
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08/18/2026

Gen Z: The Next Generation of Democracy

Gen Z is navigating a political landscape shaped by social media, AI-generated misinformation, and a lack of younger candidates on the ballot.

While many assume young people are disengaged from politics, Ceci Heinen, a 21-year-old woman, argues that Gen Z cares deeply about democracy and is adapting to a rapidly changing information environment. This article highlights the importance of media literacy, trustworthy news sources, and greater representation of younger generations in government, while encouraging readers to stay informed and vote.

Read more: https://lwvmpls.org/gen-z-the-next-generation-of-democracy/

08/14/2026

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Mark your calendars for important election dates in September, October and November!

To register to vote, check or update your registration status visit: MNVOTES.GOV/REGISTER