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League of Women Voters Grosse Pointe

Empowering voters.  Defending democracy.

Serving the Grosse Pointe and Harper Woods communities since 1950

IT’S TIME TO VOTE!  ABSENTEE BALLOTS ARE AVAILABLE NOW.

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STEP ONE:  GET INFORMED

The League of Women Voters of Grosse Pointe has just completed our Engage Democracy Project–My Future, My Vote. This project was coordinated with Grosse Pointe South High School, where several students produced videos detailing changes in Michigan’s voting laws, with particular relevance to young voters. We were very pleased to receive a video clip from Secretary Benson to include in our productions. The exciting part is that the students actively participated in making these videos, from editing to producing the script. The project was initially to include a single video, but the students surprised us with five separate video clips with important Michigan voter information.

All 5 videos are currently on the League’s YouTube channel. You can access each individual video below. 

Vote for What Matters to You
 How to Preregister to Vote in Michigan
Combating Election Misinformation
 Young Voters in Michigan
 Alternative Voting Options
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A NEW MILLAGE for senior services is on the ballot in the Grosse Pointes and Harper Woods.  LWVGP conducted a forum to present information about services currently provided, services proposed and the costs for these services.

Watch the forum HERE.

LWVMI VOTER GUIDES are available now.  They have been distributed to Grosse Pointe and Harper Woods Libraries, City Halls, and places of interest all over town.

Pick one up today or use the QR link below.

ANOTHER WAY TO GET INFORMED

Research your candidates, and the ballot proposals at Vote411.org.

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STEP TWO:  WATCH THREE FORUMS FROM LWVGP AND LWVMI TO SEE YOUR CANDIDATES IN ACTION

Candidate Forum. Grosse Pointe Board of Education Trustees

Learn the views of the nine candidates running for the GPPSS Board of Trustees HERE.

 

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Candidate Forum:  Michigan Supreme Court

Learn the views of Kyra Harris Bolden, Andrew Fink, Patrick William O’Grady and Kimberly Ann Thomas before the November 5 election HERE.

 

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Candidate Forum:  US House of Representatives, Michigan’s 13th District

Learn the views of Shri Thanadar (D) and Martell D. Bivings (R) before the November 5 election  HERE.

 

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STEP THREE: MAKE YOUR PLAN TO VOTE!

Resources are available to help you register, check your registration, obtain an absentee ballot, plan to come to Early Voting, or vote on Election Day – November 5.  Here are three of the best:

LWVMI Voter Guide

VOTE411.org

Michigan.gov/vote

DIG DEEP TO LEARN ABOUT THE RECENT CHANGES IN VOTING.

The video recording from the November Know Your Voting Rights town hall is now posted on our YouTube channel.

Click here for more information about recent legislative changes:

  • Drop Boxes
  • Early Voting
  • Ballot Tracking
  • Permanent Mail Ballot List.

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STEP FOUR: HAVE FUN WITH THE ELECTION.  ENTER A CONTEST.

NEW!  HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS POSTER CONTEST 

The contest is over.  Results will be posted soon.

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STEP FIVE: DON’T BE FOOLED BY MISINFORMATION

What You Need To Know About
MISINFORMATION AND DISINFORMATION

 

 

MISINFORMATION

  • Inadvertently sharing false information without the intent of harm.

DISINFORMATION

  • Creating and sharing false information with the intent to harm

Check out our blog post on the topic now!

MORE MEMBERSHIP NEWS

Members:  don’t forget to check our Upcoming Membership Events

page to find out about membership meetings, board meetings, and how you can Empower Voters and Defend Democracy  by volunteering to help with our public programs now!

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ADVOCACY ALERT!

LWV supports the Gun Safety measures the Michigan Legislature approved in 2023.  These four measures went into effect in February.

Click here for more detail.

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LWV logo Advocacy Update

LWVMI has been lobbying and monitoring bills about:

  • Firearms Safety
  • Environment
  • Healthcare
  • Freedom to Read

Our Advocacy Blog has details.

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MICHIGAN ELECTION CALENDAR 2024

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YOUR GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS BROCHURE

It’s a great resource to keep at the ready.   Your government officials want to know what you are thinking about issues that matter to you!  Call, email or write them today.

Click here for a download or pick one up at GP and HW libraries and city halls today.

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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Policy

Discrimination or harassment of any kind will not be accepted within the League, including, but not limited to race, socio-economic status, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, or marital status. The League is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, access, and belonging for all people. The League is an organization that respects and values the richness of our community and our members. The collective sum of our individual differences and life experiences represents not only our culture, but our reputation and the organization’s mission and achievements as well.
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See “DEI Lens – What to Ask” for more info.