THE VOTER
LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF THE MIDLAND AREA
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Empowering Voters, Defending Democracy |
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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. |
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Monday, September 19 at 7 pm at Creative 360
The League of Women Voters of the Midland Area will present a program on the proposals for amendments to the Michigan constitution expected to be on the November ballot at 7-8 p.m. Monday, Sept. 19 at Creative 360, 1517 Bayliss St., in Midland. The public is invited. Judy Karandjeff, executive director of the Michigan Women’s Commission and past president of the League of Women Voters of Michigan will be the featured speaker.
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Proposals for Promote the Vote 2022 and Reproductive Freedom for All approved for November 8 Ballot
The Board of State Canvassers approved the proposals under instructions from the Supreme Court of Michigan. Promote the Vote 2022 will be Proposal 22-2 and Reproductive Freedom for All will be Proposal 22-3
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Your November Ballot with the League of Women Voters
Tuesday, October 4 12:00-1:00 pm 989-633-3790
Trailside Center, 4700 Dublin Ave., Midland
Call 633-3790 to reserve a spot. Let them know if you want lunch. Lunch starts at 11:30.
It may be a mid-term election, but there are some big decisions to be made on the November ballot. Join Kim Steinke from the League of Women Voters to learn more about what is on the ballot and to ask questions. This is an opportunity to get trusted non-partisan information before completing your ballot.
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Candidate Information for the Nov 8 Election |
Candidate Forums
We have an active schedule for candidate forums coming up, as you can see:
September 29 – MPS School Board
G.A. Dow Library auditorium, 7:00 pm
Candidates:
Melinda Cox
Sara Ladwein
Jonathan Lauderbach
Phillip Rausch
Jennifer Ringgold
Matthew Samocki
James Sheets
Michelle Tschaikowsky
Kurt Yockey
October 4 – Midland County Commissioners
MCTV Studio, 7:00 pm
District 4 Connie Glave (D) and Gaye Terwilliger (R)
District 5 Allison Wilcox (D) and Jim Geisler (R)
District 6 Sarah Schulz (D) and Eric Dorrien (R)
District 7 Alaynah Smith (D) and Scott Noesen (R)
October 5 – State Senate and House Races City Council Chambers, 7:00 pm
State Senate District 35 (Covering parts of Midland, Bay, Saginaw Counties)
Kristen McDonald Rivet (D) and Annette Glenn (R)
State House District 95 (Includes all of Midland County and small part of Gladwin County)
Matthew Dawson (D) and Bill G. Schuette (R)
To be determined – Congressional District 8 (Covering parts of Genesee, Saginaw, Bay and Midland Counties) TENTATIVE
Dan Kildee (D) and Paul Junge (R)
This forum would be virtual and is tentative at this point.
************ Not too late to send in your ideas for questions to candidates! Send to suedonmc@aol.com*************
Forums will be made available on MCTV and on YouTube.
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Voters Guides
Look for publication of candidate information on VOTE411.org by September 26 and of the hard copy VOTERS GUIDE with your Midland Daily News on October 15. The print VOTERS GUIDE will be available at various outlets in the community (Grace A. Dow Library, Senior Centers) the week after Midland Daily News distribution.
SPECIAL NOTE:
As you know, funding to cover the cost of layout, printing and distribution of the VOTERS GUIDE by Midland Daily News primarily comes from generous donors in the community. The total in donations typically does not cover the entire cost, and we're so fortunate to have contributions from you, our members, that make up the difference.
If you would like to contribute, you can make out a check to LWV of the Midland Area and mail it to:
LWV of the Midland Area
PO Box 1203
Midland MI 48640-1203
For a tax-deductible contribution, make the check payable to LWVEF, the League's Education Fund.
Please put "Voter's Guide" in the memo field.
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Board of Canvassers Observation Engages Over 140 League Members
Over 140 League members joined the team that observed 36 county Board of Canvassers (BOC) do their work after Michigan’s primary election. We are grateful to all of our volunteers, including the 23 regional leaders who did recruiting and schedule planning, for giving up parts of their summer days to be the eyes and ears of the League as we worked to monitor this piece of the election process that so few people are aware of.
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As President of the League of Women Voters Lake Michigan Region, I invite you to attend our 2022 Annual Meeting and Conference, taking place October 21-22, in Sheboygan, Wisconsin on the shores of Lake Michigan at the beautiful Blue Harbor Resort. The conference and annual meeting will be offered in a hybrid format. Please share this message with your membership, especially those with an interest in environmental policies impacting the Great Lakes Region. All members and friends are invited to attend the Conference.
League of Women Voters Lake Michigan Region
2022 Annual Meeting and Conference
Restoring Lake Michigan: Her Past, Present & Future
Friday and Saturday, October 21-22, 2022
Blue Harbor Resort
725 Blue Harbor Drive, Sheboygan, Wisconsin 53081
Attend in-person or via Zoom*
If you are interested in attending please contact Kim Steinke, kimsteinke@mac.com
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Media:
Candidate forums for Aug 2 Primary
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Upcoming Events
Sept 19, 7pm, Creative 360 - Five Michigan Ballot Proposals, Judy Karandjeff
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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.
1st VP Membership - Carol McPherson
2nd VP Program - Judy Donahue
Treasurer - Sherri Angelotti
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
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P.O. Box 1203
Midland, MI 48641-1203
(989) 859-5597
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