April 28, 2026 News Update
Empower Voters, Defend Democracy
The League shall not support or oppose any political party or candidate. | Welcome to 2026! We've got a lot of work ahead.
This is an exciting year with two elections ahead! Mark your calendars and make a commitment to vote in every election this year. Your participation makes all the difference. Make sure your friends vote too!
April 7, 2026 Spring Election 40.02% turnout, third highest in a non presidential race year!
August 11 - Partisan Primary
November 3 - General Election
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May 13, 2026 - Annual Meeting
5:30 - 7:30 pm
Stoney Creek Conference Center | Our annual meeting is the high point of our League calendar, where we set intentions for the year ahead and celebrate accomplishments over the past 12 months. Following a video message by Dianna Wynn, President of LWVUS, we’ll do some inspired brainstorming for the future. Impactful, mission-centric ideas encouraged!
New members, we especially welcome your energy, feedback and suggestions. Democracy is not a spectator sport – and neither is LWV! Please join us for our May 13 event, and consider bringing a friend.
As part of our regular gathering, we approve documents that we all have read before gathering. We look forward to seeing you there!
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2026 LeaderEthics Award Recipients
LWVLA Congratulates
Ginny Dankmeyer and Lee Donahue | Ginny Dankmeyer, a UW-La Crosse graduate, became La Crosse County deputy clerk in 1996 and has been elected County Clerk since 2011. She oversees elections in La Crosse County and has a reputation as a fair, honest and professional administrator of the county’s election process.
She is respected by the municipal clerks she coordinates in La Crosse County as well as election clerks throughout Wisconsin who seek her guidance on election related challenges.
Dankmeyer was named the Wisconsin Constitutional Officer of the Year by Wisconsin Constitutional Officers Association in 2024.
Lee Donahue was appointed to the town of Campbell board in 2020, overseeing Health, Education and Welfare.
Six months later, the town learned that the forever chemical PFAS had infiltrated the wells that provided drinking water to 97.2% of the town’s 4500 residents, who have relied on bottled water for the past five years.
Donahue fought tirelessly to obtain short-term help and state and federal relief. She has testified repeatedly in Madison and traveled to Washington to advocate for Campbell residents.
Dankmeyer and Donahue join a distinguished list of local, state and federal legislators – both Republican and Democrat – who have received the LeaderEthics Award since its inception in 2021.
| LWV La Crosse Meet and Greet
April 30, 2026
Java Vino 4:30-6:30 pm | LeaderEthics Civil Discourse Day
April 30, 2026 5:30-6:00 pm
UWL Campus |
Dane County League of Women Voters
Forum/Zoom May 12, 2026
6:30-8:00 pm | • How are rural and urban communities similar and different demographically?
• What problems can be shared and what problems are different between rural and urban communities?
• How can we connect rural and urban communities?
Speakers:
• David Egan-Robertson
• Mike McCabe
• Sarah Lloyd
• Richelle Wilson
Visit lwvdanecounty.org/forums for more information and to register for the event.
| Primary Candidate Forum
Concordia Ballroom
La Crosse, WI May 19, 2026 | This is notice of a Primary Election Forum to be held in four areas of the 3rd Congressional District. The Primary Election will be held on August 11, 2026. We provide this information as a service to the community.
| Observer Corps
Local News Your Way
League Lens | Read news from local sources. Our observer corps continues to provide important information about government in action. Our page and older editions of League Lens may be found at the link below. Be more engaged in how our local communities work.
To see the current League Lens, please follow the link below.
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Want To Be An Election Worker?
The City of La Crosse Needs You | Election Workers are still needed and wanted in the City of La Crosse. If you are interested in learning more about being an election worker, follow the link below to find out the details on hours, pay, term of service and more.
| Election Information Hub
Wisconsin Elections Commission | From now until November 3rd, the Election Information Hub is your primary source for voter resources and data. Whether you’re a member of the media or heading to the polls, we have you covered.
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