The League of Women Voters is where hands-on work to safeguard democracy leads to civic improvement. Join LWV where leaders are actively engaged in effecting change at the local, state, and national level.
All local Leagues are encouraged to send in your reports
for the next State Voter. Articles are due Oct. 9 to
Sheridan at shadley@lwvin.org
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Check these three sites for non-partisan information on candidates.
Link to Vote411 ( www.vote411.org )
 Link to Project Vote Smart
( www.vote-smart.org )
Check here for the accuracy of what is said by major US political players in their TV ads, debates and speeches
 The Indiana Debate Commission
The Indiana Debate Commission held the first gubernatorial debate on September 16 in Merrillville , Indiana at the Star Plaza Theater. It was a great success. The Calumet Area and Porter County Leagues provided voter registration and served as time keepers for the debate. It was well attended and presented in a non partisan, professional manner. We look forward to the next two debates on September 23 in Jasper, IN and October 14 in Bloomington . LWVIN is a proud member of the Indiana Debate Commission. Click for more information on the location, moderators and format of the remaining debates.
It's not too late to ask a question of these candidates. Go to www.indianadebatecommission.com to submit a question on line or mail one in at the address provided.
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THE ELECTION REFORM COMMITTEE MAKES RECOMMENDATIONS TO ALL 92 COUNTY ELECTION BOARDS.
The Election Reform Committee collected data for three years by surveying poll workers and poll watchers on the operation of the polls on Election Day. As a result of the analysis of the date collected from these surveys, LWVIN sent a letter to each Election Board and County Clerk with a list of recommendations to improve the voting process in Indiana . Read the letter and recommendations.
All local Leagues are encouraged to participate in the November election surveys to be conducted. The options include poll worker and poll watcher surveys. Contact Jeanette at jvneagu@lwvin.org for more information. The survey process is continuing to be a valuable method to improve communication with each County Board of Election across the state and ultimately improve the election process in Indiana for all citizens.
- The Legislative Action Network needs you!
The coordinator, Paulette Vandegriff has monitored the State House during the last two sessions and is currently monitoring and attending the interim study committees. Individuals from across the state are needed to assist her in your local League communities to carry the League's message to our state legislators. Learn more about the work of LWVIN in the Indiana General Assembly through Paulette's reports.
Please contact Paulette at pvandegriff@lwvin.org to learn how you can assist with this important advocacy during the 2009 General Assembly.
- LWVIN files suit against the constitutionality of the Indiana Voter ID Law!
Read about the LWVIN and LWV of Indianapolis and their action to declare this law unconstitutional. To learn more about the history and rationale of the complaint filed click here.
History of the programing process
Given the fact that LWVIN is engaged in re-studying some of our state positions, members might be interested in learning the history of the programing process and the adoption of program.
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