League of Women Voters of Missouri
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Nonpartisan, grassroots voting rights organization working to empower voters and defend democracy through education, advocacy, and litigation since 1919. @lwvmo.org
Sandra Richason is the new Executive Director of the state and local League. Prior to joining LWVMO, Sandra worked for several area non-profits. Chantal Hoffsten was promoted from Bookkeeper to Operations Manager.
July 7, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Sandra Richason is the new Executive Director of the state and local League. Prior to joining LWVMO, Sandra worked for several area non-profits. Chantal Hoffsten was promoted from Bookkeeper to Operations Manager.
On July 17, Missouri advocates will join with others nationwide to honor the anniversary of the passing of civil rights hero John Lewis. #LWVMO for more information or to register.
June 30, 2025 at 3:24 PM
On July 17, Missouri advocates will join with others nationwide to honor the anniversary of the passing of civil rights hero John Lewis. #LWVMO for more information or to register.
LWVMO board member Joan Hubbard came to the state convention with her daughter, Madeliene Brice, who just joined the LWVSTL board. If you're interested in joining the League to help defend our democracy, go to my.lwv.org/missouri/joi.
June 12, 2025 at 4:54 PM
LWVMO board member Joan Hubbard came to the state convention with her daughter, Madeliene Brice, who just joined the LWVSTL board. If you're interested in joining the League to help defend our democracy, go to my.lwv.org/missouri/joi.
Congrats to Mickey Croyle for winning the Harriett Woods Award for Exemplary Community Service at the 2025 LWVMO State Convention. Croyle is the long-time chair of the LWVSTL Environmental Quality and Climate Committee.
June 8, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Congrats to Mickey Croyle for winning the Harriett Woods Award for Exemplary Community Service at the 2025 LWVMO State Convention. Croyle is the long-time chair of the LWVSTL Environmental Quality and Climate Committee.
Best wishes to the Class of 2025! Be ready to make a difference. You can register to vote in Missouri when you're 17-1/2 (born before Nov. 21, 2024). For more information on voting laws, go to www.vote411.org/lwvmo....
May 22, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Best wishes to the Class of 2025! Be ready to make a difference. You can register to vote in Missouri when you're 17-1/2 (born before Nov. 21, 2024). For more information on voting laws, go to www.vote411.org/lwvmo....
"We’ve seen Missouri's legislators do everything they can to limit the voice of the people by overturning citizen initiative ballot issues that have been passed by the voters and adding unnecessary restrictions to the century-old petition process," says LWVMO President Marilyn McLeod.
May 15, 2025 at 3:07 PM
"We’ve seen Missouri's legislators do everything they can to limit the voice of the people by overturning citizen initiative ballot issues that have been passed by the voters and adding unnecessary restrictions to the century-old petition process," says LWVMO President Marilyn McLeod.
Three Lindenwood University Youth Voice members helped seniors register to vote at the St. Charles High Senior Breakfast this week.
May 2, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Three Lindenwood University Youth Voice members helped seniors register to vote at the St. Charles High Senior Breakfast this week.
Over 700,000 Missouri workers can now start earning paid sick days! Corporate interests their bid to repeal Prop A in Tuesday's decision by the Missouri Supreme Court. #MOLEG
May 1, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Over 700,000 Missouri workers can now start earning paid sick days! Corporate interests their bid to repeal Prop A in Tuesday's decision by the Missouri Supreme Court. #MOLEG
"HJR 73 deliberately undercuts the will of the people who worked so hard to get Amendment 3 on the ballot and the voters who passed it," says LWVMO Reproductive Rights Chair Kay Park. HJR 73 is a deceptive ballot measure the House passed seeking to overturn Amendment 3.
April 30, 2025 at 4:57 PM
"HJR 73 deliberately undercuts the will of the people who worked so hard to get Amendment 3 on the ballot and the voters who passed it," says LWVMO Reproductive Rights Chair Kay Park. HJR 73 is a deceptive ballot measure the House passed seeking to overturn Amendment 3.
Let your Senators know you oppose HCR 73. Its ballot language tries to deceive voters and doesn't make clear that it would overturn Amendment 3 and restore an almost total abortion ban. #MOLEG
April 29, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Let your Senators know you oppose HCR 73. Its ballot language tries to deceive voters and doesn't make clear that it would overturn Amendment 3 and restore an almost total abortion ban. #MOLEG
"Don't undermine the citizen initiative petition process," LWVMO President Marilyn McLeod told a Senate Committee on April 28. Testifying against HB 507, she said the process is already cumbersome for the people to get something on the ballot and "extra rules are unnecessary."
April 28, 2025 at 8:21 PM
"Don't undermine the citizen initiative petition process," LWVMO President Marilyn McLeod told a Senate Committee on April 28. Testifying against HB 507, she said the process is already cumbersome for the people to get something on the ballot and "extra rules are unnecessary."
Lawmakers want to end majority rule on ballot measures. LWVMO President Marilyn McLeod says, "DON'T LET THEM." missouriindependent.com/2025/04/23/m... #moleg #LWVMO
Missouri lawmakers want to take away your power. Don’t let them • Missouri Independent
For 110 years, Missouri citizens have had the right to propose laws or constitutional amendments through the initiative petition process.
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April 23, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Lawmakers want to end majority rule on ballot measures. LWVMO President Marilyn McLeod says, "DON'T LET THEM." missouriindependent.com/2025/04/23/m... #moleg #LWVMO
The League supports the Clean Air Act and 30 other key protections that the Environmental Protection Agency now wants to repeal. Let your elected officials know that every day should be Earth Day to preserve our natural resources. #EarthDay
April 22, 2025 at 10:30 AM
The League supports the Clean Air Act and 30 other key protections that the Environmental Protection Agency now wants to repeal. Let your elected officials know that every day should be Earth Day to preserve our natural resources. #EarthDay
Politicians in Jefferson City are actively trying to undermine Missouri voters who passed Amendment 3 in November. Show your support for reproductive freedom by attending a rally Saturday in Columbia, Kansas City, St. Charles or Springfield. Sign up at abortionactionmissouri.org/events/.
April 16, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Politicians in Jefferson City are actively trying to undermine Missouri voters who passed Amendment 3 in November. Show your support for reproductive freedom by attending a rally Saturday in Columbia, Kansas City, St. Charles or Springfield. Sign up at abortionactionmissouri.org/events/.
The legislature is trying to overturn Amendment 3 that ended Missouri's strict ban and made abortion legal before fetal availability. Tell your legislators to respect the will of the people, support reproductive freedom, and oppose HJR 73. #MOLEG
April 15, 2025 at 5:07 PM
The legislature is trying to overturn Amendment 3 that ended Missouri's strict ban and made abortion legal before fetal availability. Tell your legislators to respect the will of the people, support reproductive freedom, and oppose HJR 73. #MOLEG
Please send a message to Governor Kehoe to REJECT SB 22. Call his office at 573-751-3222 or submit a message at governor.mo.gov/contact-us/m....
April 15, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Please send a message to Governor Kehoe to REJECT SB 22. Call his office at 573-751-3222 or submit a message at governor.mo.gov/contact-us/m....
Polls are open until 7 pm today. Make your voice heard in municipal elections. Since only 1 out of 5 registered voters actually casts a ballot in local races, your vote really can make a difference. #VOTE
April 8, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Polls are open until 7 pm today. Make your voice heard in municipal elections. Since only 1 out of 5 registered voters actually casts a ballot in local races, your vote really can make a difference. #VOTE
For information on Missouri voting laws and what's on the April 8 ballot, go to www.vote411.org/lwvmo.
March 31, 2025 at 10:15 AM
For information on Missouri voting laws and what's on the April 8 ballot, go to www.vote411.org/lwvmo.
"Attempts to erase women's history go against democracy" is the title of Marilyn McLeod's guest column available online at #stltoday. It will be in the March 30 St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
March 28, 2025 at 4:20 PM
"Attempts to erase women's history go against democracy" is the title of Marilyn McLeod's guest column available online at #stltoday. It will be in the March 30 St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
No-excuse, in-person absentee voting begins today! Learn more at my.lwv.org/missouri/voting-changes. Any questions or problems, call 1-866-OUR-VOTE.
March 24, 2025 at 7:34 PM
No-excuse, in-person absentee voting begins today! Learn more at my.lwv.org/missouri/voting-changes. Any questions or problems, call 1-866-OUR-VOTE.
Let your legislators know your support for direct democracy and opposition to attempts to gut the citizen initiative petition process (SB152, HBs 575 and 551). Call the Capitol switchboard at 1-573-751-2000. #MOLEG
March 24, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Let your legislators know your support for direct democracy and opposition to attempts to gut the citizen initiative petition process (SB152, HBs 575 and 551). Call the Capitol switchboard at 1-573-751-2000. #MOLEG
Make a plan to vote in the April 8 municipal election for mayor, school board and other key positions in your community. Only one out of every five registered voters casts a ballot in local elections, so your vote carries more weight. To be an informed voter, go to www.vote411.org/lwvmo.
March 14, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Make a plan to vote in the April 8 municipal election for mayor, school board and other key positions in your community. Only one out of every five registered voters casts a ballot in local elections, so your vote carries more weight. To be an informed voter, go to www.vote411.org/lwvmo.
The opening words of the Constitution, *“We the People,” remind us that the power of this nation lies in its citizens. League members are joining 11 million other voters in this event on Tuesday, March 4. Together, we are the true guardians of democracy.
March 1, 2025 at 2:30 PM
The opening words of the Constitution, *“We the People,” remind us that the power of this nation lies in its citizens. League members are joining 11 million other voters in this event on Tuesday, March 4. Together, we are the true guardians of democracy.
"The Missouri legislature has a history of rushing to put things on the ballot with language that courts have found to be deceptive or misleading," says LWVMO President upon Senate passage of SB 22. "Politicians, no matter the political party, are apt to be partisan in their statements."
February 27, 2025 at 12:00 AM
"The Missouri legislature has a history of rushing to put things on the ballot with language that courts have found to be deceptive or misleading," says LWVMO President upon Senate passage of SB 22. "Politicians, no matter the political party, are apt to be partisan in their statements."