League of Women Voters of Wake County
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Defending Democracy & Empowering Voters. We encourage participation in government & influence policy through education and advocacy. We're looking for new members and volunteers just like you! 🇺🇸✨
www.lwvwake.org | We've been in Wake County since 1920!
www.lwvwake.org | We've been in Wake County since 1920!
Border Patrol agents are here in Wake County. The League of Women Voters echo the joint statement from LWVUS, LWVNC, and LWV Charlotte-Mecklenburg. The Carolina Migrant Network, a 501(c)3 that is offering pro bono legal defense and community based advocacy for those targeted. rebrand.ly/mwdymrl
November 18, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Border Patrol agents are here in Wake County. The League of Women Voters echo the joint statement from LWVUS, LWVNC, and LWV Charlotte-Mecklenburg. The Carolina Migrant Network, a 501(c)3 that is offering pro bono legal defense and community based advocacy for those targeted. rebrand.ly/mwdymrl
Please join us TOMORROW, Thursday, November 13 from 12PM-1:30PM for People Powered Democracy: Ballot Initiatives, Census, and Independent Redistricting. We hope to see you there!
November 12, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Please join us TOMORROW, Thursday, November 13 from 12PM-1:30PM for People Powered Democracy: Ballot Initiatives, Census, and Independent Redistricting. We hope to see you there!
Please join us for this month's Timely Topics on Thursday, November 13 from 12PM-1:30PM - People Powered Democracy: Ballot Initiatives, Census, and Independent Redistricting. We hope to see you there!
November 7, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Please join us for this month's Timely Topics on Thursday, November 13 from 12PM-1:30PM - People Powered Democracy: Ballot Initiatives, Census, and Independent Redistricting. We hope to see you there!
As we enter Giving Season, our democracy is under increasing threat. Fortunately, the LWV of Wake County is ready to combat these challenges! But, we cannot do this alone. If you are thinking about making a year-end gift, we encourage you to support our mission. Donate here today: rebrand.ly/lblcjoe
November 6, 2025 at 4:05 PM
As we enter Giving Season, our democracy is under increasing threat. Fortunately, the LWV of Wake County is ready to combat these challenges! But, we cannot do this alone. If you are thinking about making a year-end gift, we encourage you to support our mission. Donate here today: rebrand.ly/lblcjoe
📣Today is Election Day folks! Local elections matter, so make sure that you make your voice heard and vote. Unsure what is on your ballot or where your polling place is? Make sure to check out vote411.org for all of your voting info in one place!! 🗳️
November 4, 2025 at 4:05 PM
📣Today is Election Day folks! Local elections matter, so make sure that you make your voice heard and vote. Unsure what is on your ballot or where your polling place is? Make sure to check out vote411.org for all of your voting info in one place!! 🗳️
Hey Wake County--tomorrow is Election Day! Have you made your voting plan yet? Do you know what's at stake for your local election? Never fear, Vote411 is here! Be sure to check it out, create a voting plan, and make your voice heard. www.vote411.org
November 3, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Hey Wake County--tomorrow is Election Day! Have you made your voting plan yet? Do you know what's at stake for your local election? Never fear, Vote411 is here! Be sure to check it out, create a voting plan, and make your voice heard. www.vote411.org
🗳️ If you need assistance finding reliable information about voting—whether it's registration, polling places, or what’s on your ballot—look no further than Vote411. It’s your one-stop resource for all the election details you need to make your voice heard.
October 30, 2025 at 2:14 PM
🗳️ If you need assistance finding reliable information about voting—whether it's registration, polling places, or what’s on your ballot—look no further than Vote411. It’s your one-stop resource for all the election details you need to make your voice heard.
📅 Mark your calendars for October 30th! We're diving deep into the vital changes happening with federal Medicaid and SNAP in North Carolina. This is your chance to understand how these shifts could affect you and your community. Don't miss out on this important conversation—register now ✨
October 21, 2025 at 6:35 PM
📅 Mark your calendars for October 30th! We're diving deep into the vital changes happening with federal Medicaid and SNAP in North Carolina. This is your chance to understand how these shifts could affect you and your community. Don't miss out on this important conversation—register now ✨
ACTION ALERT: The NCGA has acted contrary to the interests of the public by creating district maps that favor partisan objectives. Tell your legislators to vote against more gerrymandered maps via the NCGA Public Comment Portal at the following link: www.ncleg.gov/requestforco....
October 17, 2025 at 2:02 PM
ACTION ALERT: The NCGA has acted contrary to the interests of the public by creating district maps that favor partisan objectives. Tell your legislators to vote against more gerrymandered maps via the NCGA Public Comment Portal at the following link: www.ncleg.gov/requestforco....
The 2025 Candidate forums are now available on our Youtube page. Check out rebrand.ly/u328ib0 to watch!
October 14, 2025 at 7:22 PM
The 2025 Candidate forums are now available on our Youtube page. Check out rebrand.ly/u328ib0 to watch!
On Oct 18, millions will come together to demonstrate a fundamental principle: in America, we have no kings. Visit the following links to register and get more information:
Raleigh: www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...
Cary: www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...
Wake Forest: www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...
Raleigh: www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...
Cary: www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...
Wake Forest: www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...
October 11, 2025 at 4:56 PM
On Oct 18, millions will come together to demonstrate a fundamental principle: in America, we have no kings. Visit the following links to register and get more information:
Raleigh: www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...
Cary: www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...
Wake Forest: www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...
Raleigh: www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...
Cary: www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...
Wake Forest: www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...
Congratulations, graduates! As you step into the "real world," this season, your unique perspectives on issues that affect you directly are even more pressing—housing costs, healthcare, student loans, and jobs. Why leave these decisions to others? Head to vote411.org right now and register to vote.
May 12, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Congratulations, graduates! As you step into the "real world," this season, your unique perspectives on issues that affect you directly are even more pressing—housing costs, healthcare, student loans, and jobs. Why leave these decisions to others? Head to vote411.org right now and register to vote.
A HUGE victory for North Carolina voters, and all who Defend Democracy! The final judgment orders the NC State Board of Elections to certify the results of the 2024 election for Supreme Court seat 6—confirming Justice Allison Riggs as the winner.
Read more here: tinyurl.com/bpcuzbym
Read more here: tinyurl.com/bpcuzbym
May 8, 2025 at 2:35 PM
A HUGE victory for North Carolina voters, and all who Defend Democracy! The final judgment orders the NC State Board of Elections to certify the results of the 2024 election for Supreme Court seat 6—confirming Justice Allison Riggs as the winner.
Read more here: tinyurl.com/bpcuzbym
Read more here: tinyurl.com/bpcuzbym
Did you catch these from the LWVNC Convention May 2-4, 2025?
1: Guest Speaker Christopher Cooper, Professor and Director of the Haire Institute for Public Policy at Western Carolina.
2: LWVUS President Dianna Wynn.
3: The LWVNC Convention Keynote Speaker, Poet Laureate Jaki Shelton Green
1: Guest Speaker Christopher Cooper, Professor and Director of the Haire Institute for Public Policy at Western Carolina.
2: LWVUS President Dianna Wynn.
3: The LWVNC Convention Keynote Speaker, Poet Laureate Jaki Shelton Green
May 7, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Did you catch these from the LWVNC Convention May 2-4, 2025?
1: Guest Speaker Christopher Cooper, Professor and Director of the Haire Institute for Public Policy at Western Carolina.
2: LWVUS President Dianna Wynn.
3: The LWVNC Convention Keynote Speaker, Poet Laureate Jaki Shelton Green
1: Guest Speaker Christopher Cooper, Professor and Director of the Haire Institute for Public Policy at Western Carolina.
2: LWVUS President Dianna Wynn.
3: The LWVNC Convention Keynote Speaker, Poet Laureate Jaki Shelton Green
Congress is returning from recess with plans to slash billions of dollars from our country’s budget. This includes cuts to Medicaid. Call your Rep. & tell them cuts cannot be made to Medicaid without hurting children, seniors, people with disabilities, and the stability of the health care system.
May 5, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Congress is returning from recess with plans to slash billions of dollars from our country’s budget. This includes cuts to Medicaid. Call your Rep. & tell them cuts cannot be made to Medicaid without hurting children, seniors, people with disabilities, and the stability of the health care system.
Yesterday, we hosted our much-anticipated April Timely Topics. Guest speakers, Michelle Nowlin, JD MA & Jason Somarelli, MD, gave us a fantastic presentation called "Plasticized! The Plastics in Our Bodies and Their Effect on Our Health."
Register now for our May Timely Topics: tinyurl.com/4jdknjfd
Register now for our May Timely Topics: tinyurl.com/4jdknjfd
April 23, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Yesterday, we hosted our much-anticipated April Timely Topics. Guest speakers, Michelle Nowlin, JD MA & Jason Somarelli, MD, gave us a fantastic presentation called "Plasticized! The Plastics in Our Bodies and Their Effect on Our Health."
Register now for our May Timely Topics: tinyurl.com/4jdknjfd
Register now for our May Timely Topics: tinyurl.com/4jdknjfd
TOMORROW: Join us for April Timely Topics (open to the public) April 22nd from 12pm-1:30pm at Highland UMC. Guest speakers Michelle Nowlin, JD MA and Jason Somarelli, MD will present "Plasticized! The Plastics in Our Bodies and Their Effect on Our Health." More info: tinyurl.com/mnfmyr2e
April 21, 2025 at 2:37 PM
TOMORROW: Join us for April Timely Topics (open to the public) April 22nd from 12pm-1:30pm at Highland UMC. Guest speakers Michelle Nowlin, JD MA and Jason Somarelli, MD will present "Plasticized! The Plastics in Our Bodies and Their Effect on Our Health." More info: tinyurl.com/mnfmyr2e
Looking for opportunities to connect in a really meaningful way with like-minded individuals? Join the League of Women Voters and be a force for change! We host public education events, offer special interest groups, and together we fight for fair voting rights for all. Join: tinyurl.com/ypny7hhc
April 10, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Looking for opportunities to connect in a really meaningful way with like-minded individuals? Join the League of Women Voters and be a force for change! We host public education events, offer special interest groups, and together we fight for fair voting rights for all. Join: tinyurl.com/ypny7hhc
Would you like to meet other League members, provide input about what programs, events, and topics you would like to focus on in 2025-2026, and share a meal? All members are encouraged to attend our Annual Meeting!
Register here: tinyurl.com/2cd2tca5
Register here: tinyurl.com/2cd2tca5
April 9, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Would you like to meet other League members, provide input about what programs, events, and topics you would like to focus on in 2025-2026, and share a meal? All members are encouraged to attend our Annual Meeting!
Register here: tinyurl.com/2cd2tca5
Register here: tinyurl.com/2cd2tca5
Join us at LWVNC's Citizen Initiative Briefing (Thurs, April 17, 7 PM ET via Zoom). Learn about CI, a voter-driven ballot tool bypassing legislative gridlock. Register:
tinyurl.com/4bkjkazv
tinyurl.com/4bkjkazv
April 9, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Join us at LWVNC's Citizen Initiative Briefing (Thurs, April 17, 7 PM ET via Zoom). Learn about CI, a voter-driven ballot tool bypassing legislative gridlock. Register:
tinyurl.com/4bkjkazv
tinyurl.com/4bkjkazv
🗳️ Citizen Power Alert! Join LWVNC's C.I. Briefing (4/17, 7PM ET)
Citizen Initiative (C.I.), utilized by many states already, lets voters bypass gridlock & directly put laws on the ballot. Used to:
✔️ Reform redistricting
✔️ Protect rights
✔️ Raise minimum wage
Register: tinyurl.com/4bkjkazv
Citizen Initiative (C.I.), utilized by many states already, lets voters bypass gridlock & directly put laws on the ballot. Used to:
✔️ Reform redistricting
✔️ Protect rights
✔️ Raise minimum wage
Register: tinyurl.com/4bkjkazv
March 26, 2025 at 4:39 PM
🗳️ Citizen Power Alert! Join LWVNC's C.I. Briefing (4/17, 7PM ET)
Citizen Initiative (C.I.), utilized by many states already, lets voters bypass gridlock & directly put laws on the ballot. Used to:
✔️ Reform redistricting
✔️ Protect rights
✔️ Raise minimum wage
Register: tinyurl.com/4bkjkazv
Citizen Initiative (C.I.), utilized by many states already, lets voters bypass gridlock & directly put laws on the ballot. Used to:
✔️ Reform redistricting
✔️ Protect rights
✔️ Raise minimum wage
Register: tinyurl.com/4bkjkazv
Great info from LWVUS: "You probably heard already, but there’s A LOT going on across the federal government.
In times like these, your members of Congress (MOCs) need to hear from you. After all, their job is representing you and your interests to the federal govt."
More: tinyurl.com/24y98pca
In times like these, your members of Congress (MOCs) need to hear from you. After all, their job is representing you and your interests to the federal govt."
More: tinyurl.com/24y98pca
March 25, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Great info from LWVUS: "You probably heard already, but there’s A LOT going on across the federal government.
In times like these, your members of Congress (MOCs) need to hear from you. After all, their job is representing you and your interests to the federal govt."
More: tinyurl.com/24y98pca
In times like these, your members of Congress (MOCs) need to hear from you. After all, their job is representing you and your interests to the federal govt."
More: tinyurl.com/24y98pca
On Mon., the Wake County Board of Commissioners issued a 2025 Wake County Proclamation that March 2025 is Women’s History Month and presented it to the League of Women Voters of Wake County. Many of the recipients wore white in recognition of Suffragists who, in 1920, founded LWVUS, LWVNC & LWV-Wake
March 19, 2025 at 2:25 PM
On Mon., the Wake County Board of Commissioners issued a 2025 Wake County Proclamation that March 2025 is Women’s History Month and presented it to the League of Women Voters of Wake County. Many of the recipients wore white in recognition of Suffragists who, in 1920, founded LWVUS, LWVNC & LWV-Wake
Yesterday, The Women’s Rights Committee held our March Timely Topics event: "Current Status of the ERA." The wonderful guest panelists discussed the importance of adding this to the constitution of the state of NC, the current status here and nationally, and how to advocate for its passage.
March 18, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Yesterday, The Women’s Rights Committee held our March Timely Topics event: "Current Status of the ERA." The wonderful guest panelists discussed the importance of adding this to the constitution of the state of NC, the current status here and nationally, and how to advocate for its passage.