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League of Women Voters Grosse Pointe

Empowering voters.  Defending democracy.

Serving the Grosse Pointe and Harper Woods communities for over 75 years

The League of Women Voters of Michigan invites community members to join them for a special event on Saturday, August 8, 2026, for the film, Three Marches, Two Sisters, One Bridge, a powerful documentary and discussion honoring the enduring struggle for voting rights.
  • This event is part of the League of Women Voters “Unite and Rise for Voting Rights” Nationwide Day of Action. Three Marches, Two Sisters, One Bridge tells the inspiring story of two sisters who participated in the historic 1965 Selma voting rights marches.
  • Following the film, attendees will have the opportunity to hear directly from the sisters during a live, via satellite, panel discussion. They will reflect on their experiences, the significance of the Selma movement, and the continuing importance of protecting the freedom to vote.
  • LWVGP’s program will be held at Grosse Pointe Congregational Church, Fellowship Hall, 240 Chalfonte, Grosse Pointe Farms. Doors open at 4:30 p.m.
  • Welcome and introduction is at 4:45 p.m. The documentary will begin promptly at 5 p.m., followed immediately by the panel discussion. The event will conclude at approximately 6 p.m.
  • The fight for voting rights is an important chapter in our nation’s history and continues to shape our democracy today. This event offers an opportunity to learn from those who lived this history and to reflect on the importance of ensuring that every eligible voter has the freedom to participate in our democracy.
  • The League encourages members to share this information with friends and family of all ages to attend this free community program. The event is part of the League’s ongoing commitment to voter education and civic engagement through nonpartisan public programs. No reservation required. Hope to see you on August 8.

ARE YOU REGISTERED TO VOTE?

To vote in Michigan, you must be registered. To find out if you are registered to vote where you currently live, visit mi.gov/vote and click on “Your voter information.” You can also call your city or township clerk’s office and they can tell you if, and where, you are registered to vote.
If you’re not registered to vote where you live, it’s time to register!

If it’s BEFORE July 21, there are many ways to register to vote in the August 4 Primary. You can register:

• In person at any Secretary of State branch office, your city, township, or county clerk’s office, any state agency that provides public assistance or services to people with disabilities, any Armed Forces recruitment office, or a voter-registration drive.
• Online at mi.gov/vote. Click on “Register to vote online.” (To register online, you must have a valid Michigan driver’s license or state ID.)
• By mail. You can print an application, complete it, and mail it in. Get an application online at mi.gov/vote. Click on “Voter forms and publications.”
Starting July 21 (until 8 p.m. on Election Day), you only have one way to register to vote: in person at your city or township clerk’s office with proof of residency. While you’re there, you can request AND vote an absentee ballot. If you’d prefer to vote in person at an early voting site or at your polling place on Election Day (August 4), ask for a registration receipt and bring it with you when you go to vote.

Watch these great videos about voting, produced by students at Grosse Pointe South High School.

Ensure Accessible Voting Sites. Train Now!

In late April 2026, our LWVGP Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee collaborated with the LWVMI DEI Committee on Voting Site Accessibility. Guest Speaker Eric Welsby, Advocacy Director, Detroit Disability Power, presented information on the latest disability audits at Election Day polling places and early voting sites. We encourage you to become involved in these audits. Training will be provided, and it’s a great way to help our clerks continue to be compliant with accessibility requirements during the voting process.
Watch the video that explains this process.

 

Board of Directors Meetings

Mark your calendar for the third Tuesday of the month and go to the Upcoming Membership Events page for more details.  All members may attend our board meetings.

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. See “DEI Lens – What to Ask” for more info.