LWV of Lorain County

02/09/2026

Are you—or someone you know—turning 18 on or before Election Day, November 3, 2026 this year?

17-year-olds can register to vote now and vote in Ohio's 2026 spring primary. As long as the registered 17-year-old will be 18 by Election Day, they can vote for the same things as everyone else, minus issues and party central committee candidates.

Youth voices matter more than ever. Be sure to register by April 6 to be heard in the primary—go to VOTE411 to register and get all the info you need to make a voting plan this year.

02/09/2026

“President Trump’s continued rhetoric is a calculated effort to dismantle the integrity of the electoral system as we know it. This is not political theater: it’s a direct threat to the very fiber of…

01/25/2026

In moments of political uncertainty, concepts like the Insurrection Act or “martial law” can feel abstract – until they don’t. Given the current administration’s recent federal deployment of the National Guard in California and federal takeover of Washington DC, many are wondering: what is...

01/13/2026

Start making your voting plan for the spring primary! Here are the important election dates to put in your calendar:
⏳April 6: Last day to register to vote or to update your voter registration- check now to make sure it's up to date
🗳April 7: Early Voting starts in Ohio- this is also when absentee ballots start getting mailed out if you request early
⏳April 28: Last day to request your absentee ballot
🗳May 5: Election Day!

01/13/2026

Join other interested citizens from across Lorain County to learn from the experts! Take the opportunity to celebrate America 250 by embracing a wide range of viewpoints and engaging in civil dialogue with your neighbors around these topics of great importance today.

01/03/2026

09/12/2025

League members - check your email for voter registration opportunities!

06/24/2025

06/11/2025

Together with our Fair Districts Coalition and We Are Ohio partners, we held a press conference on June 9 to talk about SB 153 and HB 233 and the impact these bills would have on direct democracy in Ohio if passed. Featured speakers were Catherine Turcer, Executive Director of Common Cause Ohio. Jen Miller, Executive Director of the League of Women Voters of Ohio, and Petee Talley, Regional Director of Ohio Unity Coalition. To watch, go here- http://bit.ly/43LPqE9

05/23/2025