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Watch for LWVLC forum that explores local housing challenges and innovative approaches to help essential workers live closer to the communities they serve.

Find the facts on how to vote on Election Day in Michigan, including in-person, same-day registration, and how to submit your absentee ballot.

Every person who lives in America should count. But if the Census Bureau adopts the proposed rules, some people will be counted out. This would significantly affect Leelanau County.

LWVLC's October 2026 forum, “Time to Vote: What to Know, What to Trust, and What to Question,” provides voters with practical, nonpartisan information to navigate the ballot and the internet.

The League of Women Voters of Leelanau County invites the public to “Who Will Keep Leelanau Working? A Conversation About Housing, Workers, and the Future of Our Community,” on Wednesday, November 4, from noon to 1 PM at the Leelanau County Government Center.

The League of Women Voters Leelanau County held a candidate forum at the Empire Township Hall on September 21, 2026, featuring candidates for positions in the Village of Empire and Empire Township.

The League of Women Voters of Leelanau County held two candidate forums in September 2026: A forum for Leelanau County Drain Commissioner and Leland Township Trustee, and a forum for Glen Lake Community Schools Board. The first forum, held at the Leelanau County Government Center on September 22, 2026, featured candidates for Leelanau County Drain Commissioner, Kristy Burns, Melinda Lautner, and Tim Lodge, as well as candidates for Leland Township Trustee, Stacey Brugeman and

Watch candidates for the 2026 Glen Lake Community School Board answer questions about their vision for the school and community.

Watch candidates for Drain Commissioner and Leland Township Trustee answer questions about what they want to do for their community.

Find a list of nonpartisan, nonprofit fact-checking sites to ensure are getting real information, not misinformation.

LEELANAU COUNTY, Mich. — September 1, 2026 — With the November election approaching, the League of Women Voters of Leelanau County (LWVLC) will host a public forum on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, from noon to 2:00 pm at the Leelanau County Governmental Center, focused on helping voters navigate the election with confidence. “Time to Vote: What to Know, What to Trust, and What to Question” will provide voters with practical, nonpartisan information about the November ballot and

Find the key 2026 Michigan election dates, including those around absentee voting, early voting, registration deadlines, and more.

Learn about the LWVLC goals and key actions for the upcoming year and dive in to wok on behalf of democracy and Leelanau County.

Watch the short documentary "Three Marches, Two Sisters, One Bridge" on August 8, LWV Day of Action.

You have options if you've filled out a mail-in ballot for a candidate who has dropped out.

On June 20, 2026, the League of Women Voters of Leelanau County engaged families who visited the Children’s Voting Booth at the Parenting Communities Street Fair in Lake Leelanau with interactive election and voting activities. From voting in a real booth to announcing election winners, kids experienced the fun and meaning of being American voters. Young voters had the opportunity to register, cast a ballot in a real voting booth, receive an “I Voted” sticker, and watch the v

LWVLC's vibrant annual meeting included the election of new leadership and a commitment to the focus of our work for the upcoming year. Other highlights were the annual awards, a keynote address by Steve Redding on the constitutional rights we all need to know in the face of ICE, a delicious lunch, and a standing ovation for outgoing president Nancy Duck.

The League's Outstanding Community Member Award was presented to the Leelanau Conservancy in recognition of its decades-long commitment to protecting the landscapes, shorelines, and natural areas that define the region.

Here's what you need to know about how to avoid mistakes when filling out your ballot, how to sign and secure in the sleeve and when you need to submit the ballot for it to qualify for a Michigan election.

The statewide in-person early voting period begins on October 24, 2026, and ends on November 1, 2026. Find the details of who can vote early and where.