THE VOTER
 LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF THE MIDLAND AREA
Empowering Voters, Defending Democracy
July 2022
The League of Women Voters is a national, political organization that encourages the informed and active participation of citizens in their government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy. The League is non-partisan and as an organization does not endorse or oppose candidates or political parties.
Welcome to our new board members for 2022-2023
  • Treasurer Sherri Angelotti
  • Director Cathy Anders
  • Director Ellen Wehrman
  • Director Tracy Brown

We would like to thank our outgoing board members for all their hard work and contributions:
  • Treasurer Karen Sherwood
  • Director Carole Swinehart
  • Director Sandy Collinson
  • Director Anne Wallin
Sponsors: we have 7 new local business sponsors in addition to all of the renewals this year. The new sponsors are at the top of the list. Please identify yourself as a League member when patronizing our sponsors.
Candidate Forums coming up this week

Monday, July 11, 7:00 Republican candidates for the new 35th District State Senate seat* (*The Midland Area LWV thanks the Saginaw LWV for their help in producing the forum for the new 35th District, which comprises parts of Midland, Saginaw and Bay Counties.)
Martin Blank, Annette Glenn, Tim Kelly, Christian Velasquez
Followed by:
Democratic candidates for the new 95th District State House seat Matthew Dawson, Larry Grell

Tuesday, July 12, 7:00 Republican candidates for the new 95th District State House seat Ann Manary, Charles McGinnis Jr., Bill G. Schuette
Followed by:
Republican candidates for County Commissioner District 5 Kari Atkinson and Jim Geisler

The Primary is AUG 2. The polls are open 7am - 8pm. Check your registration status at the Michigan Voter Information Center (michigan.gov/vote)

MORE THAN A PRIMARY: There are 7 county-wide millage renewal proposals on the August 2 ballot. There may be others for specific cities or townships. Look yourself up on Vote411.org for a list of proposals that will appear on YOUR ballot.

The general election is on November 8. Candidate Forums will be held in late September and early October.

Vote411.org - now has candidate information for Primary on Aug 2.
Election workers and challengers are needed for both the August 2 Primary and November General Election. Our involvement with the Clerk Engagement Subcommittee has provided us with the opportunity to work with other nonpartisan organizations to recruit election workers and challengers for both election cycles. 

To become an election inspector in the City of Midland, see their web page.

You can contact your township clerk if you are interested in being an election worker.
Media:
Voting Rights, voting bills and 2 initiatives - a Zoom Presentation. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0IdIUtKUwn8

LWV State of Education Panel Discussion has been posted: State of Education | A Panel Discussion - YouTube
Upcoming Events

May 25, 2022, 6-8:30pm - Annual Business Meeting - Midland Country Club.
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Board Members, 2020-2021
The board meets the First Thursday at Creative 360, 9:30am. Meetings may be held via ZOOM. Please email Kim Steinke or Katherine Redwine to inquire. All members are welcome. 

President - Kim Steinke
1st VP Membership - Carol McPherson
2nd VP Program - Judy Donahue
Secretary - Judy McDowell
Treasurer - Sherri Angelotti
Director, Media & Webpage - Katherine Redwine
Director, Advocacy - Sandy Haughton
Director, Advocacy - Iris Haynes
Director, Voter Service - Sue McCollister
Director, Voter Service - Sharron Such
Director, Education - Judy Frock
Director, Natural Resources - Carole Swinehart
Director, Cathy Anders
Director, Ellen Wehrman
Director, Tracy Brown
P.O. Box 1203
Midland, MI 48641-1203
(989) 859-5597