May 12, 2026 News Update
Empower Voters, Defend Democracy
The League shall not support or oppose any political party or candidate. | Welcome to 2026!
There are still two elections coming up this year. The Partisan Primary will be held on August 11, 2026 with elections all over the state. Mark your calendars and start to look at the candidates running that you will want to vote for as an educated voter is an informed voter. Make sure your friends vote too!
A note of celebration: on April 7, 2026 during the Spring Election in La Crosse county, we had a 40.02% turnout, the third highest in a non presidential race year!
After voting in the Partisan Primary, we then find another opportunity to make our voices heard in the General Election to be held on November 3, 2026. Because of changes being made to the voting rules, please check and make sure your voter registration is up to date: Visit myvote.wi.gov
In Wisconsin, you can choose to vote by mail if you are going to be absent from the state during an election, or have issues making it to a polling place in person. If you want to vote by mail, Request your absentee ballot by using this link. |
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!
Members need to be logged in to view the documents at the link below.
Can't Attend the LWVLA Annual Meeting?
You can still obtain a copy of the Annual Report.
Click below to download and print.
2026 ANNUAL REPORT
We also invite you to vote via absentee ballot on the business items approved at each Annual Meeting. All of the documents to be approved are included in the the Annual Report.
These documents are the:
—2025 Annual Meeting Minutes,
—2026-27 Budget and
—2026-27 Priorities.
We are unable to include Board Nominations on the absentee ballot
because members may nominate candidates from the floor of the meeting.
VOTE HERE
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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.
| Democracy Defense Project
Viterbo University Reinhart Center
Room 134 May 19, 2026 |  | The Democracy Defense Project Appears in La Crosse
The 2026 midterm elections are shaping up to be among the most consequential in recent history—and LeaderEthics is bringing an important, timely conversation to the community.
Join us for a compelling, in-person program featuring J.B. Van Hollen and Tom Barrett—two highly respected Wisconsin leaders representing the nationally recognized Democracy Defense Project, a bipartisan initiative working to counter election misinformation and strengthen public trust in our democratic process. With Wisconsin once again in the national spotlight, this discussion couldn’t be more relevant.
This one-hour event will take place at 12:00 PM on Tuesday, May 19, at the Reinhart Center on the campus of Viterbo University.
Register HERE. Admission is free. When prompted for a contribution during registration, simply enter “0”.
A livestream option is available, and all registrants will receive information and updates.
Don’t miss this opportunity to hear directly from leaders at the forefront of protecting election integrity—at a moment when it matters most. | Primary Candidate Forum
Concordia Ballroom
La Crosse, WI May 19, 2026 | This is 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. There has been one event already, in Stevens Point on April 21. The link to that event is included below the link for more information.
| June Book Club
Monday, June 29, 2026
6:30 - 8:00 pm | 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.
| Senator Ron Johnson - 202-224-5323
Senator Tammy Baldwin - 202-224-5653 | | Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month is celebrated in May to honor the history, culture, and achievements of individuals with roots in Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, and Polynesia. It commemorates the first Japanese immigration (May 7, 1843) and the completion of the transcontinental railroad (May 10, 1869). | | All links to other websites are provided for the public convenience only. LWVLA exercises no control of the information or opinions contained on such sites. Provision of these links on the LWVLA site does not indicate an endorsement of their contents by LWVLA . | Empower voters. Defend democracy.
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