Women and Men Making Democracy Work!

The League of Women Voters, a nonpartisan political organization, encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy.

LWV: Where hands-on work to safeguard democracy leads to civic improvement        

Find out more about the informative activities planned by this organization dedicated to involving citizens in government.

What's Coming Next? 
See also 2011-12 Events 


Voters Guide to the 2012 Primary Elections 

Available Now: Download English and Spanish versions of the LWV-TEF Voters Guide here:

English

Spanish 

The Voters Guide lists candidates in more than 25 contest races on the May 29, 2012 ballot and provides candidate answers to questions asked by the League of Women Voters of Texas Education Fund.

  • President
  • U. S. Senator
  • Texas Railroad Commissioner
  • Texas Supreme Court
  • Court of Criminal Appeals
  • Courts of Appeals
  • State Board of Education

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  • It also includes special sections explaining:
    • Voting on Judges in Texas
    • Voting in Texas Primaries
    • What to Take to the Polls

     

    Your Vote Counts 

    High School Video Contest

    For more information,  click here.

    Deadline to submit entry June 1, 2012.


     

    Saturday, May 19, 11:00 am-2:00 pm

    Fat Katz Louisiana Kitchen

    3320 Troup Highway, Suite 170


    LWV-Tyler/Smith Co. Annual Meeting 

    • Elect a Board of Directors for 2012-2013 
    • Talk about the year's successes.
    • Vote on retention of current positions on local issues: Public Library Services and Single Member Districts
    • Adopt a budget for fiscal year 2013
    • Enjoy friends new and old. 

    VOTING MATTERS: Community Planning on Voter Access

    Are you sure you are ready to vote?  "Voting Matters," a community-wide effort to help people in our area understand the new voting regulations and also to help people secure their photo IDs if they need assistance. Tyler residents are invited to volunteer to help implement a plan. 

    For more information: click here.

    Let's Make Voter Turnout a Priority for the Next Election!  

    May, 2012, TBA 

    Participate in one of the inspiring US Naturalization Ceremonies 

     

     

     

    Contact Us

     Email:

    info@lwvtyler.org

    By Phone:

    903-597-9111

    By Mail:

    LWV-Tyler/Smith County

    PO Box 6271 Tyler Texas 75711

    Or Click Here to Use a Form 

    Your Vote Counts! The second annual high school video contest to encourage voting is planned for early spring, with winners announced around July 4th. 

    Engaging Young Voters

    One theme this year will be involving younger voters, whether high school, college, or adults ages 18 - 35, in an effort to imbue in them the passion LWV members have for all that democracy brings—civic life, politics, dialog, voting, having a voice, and making a difference. There is evidence that encouraging life-long civic participation from young people can create long-term change.

    January 25  members registered voters on TJC campus and fielded questions on voting from young voters. Contact Shirley Hightower eshightower@sbcglobal.net to help in the next campus voter registration campaign

    Watch This Spot!  Voter registration on other campuses and in area high schools will follow, and you can be a part of it. When you volunteer  for the Engaging Young Voters project, you are investing in our future.