2026 Voters Guide
The 2026 Voters Guide has arrived–see below for nonpartisan voter info.
1 October, 2026
The 2026 Voters Guide has arrived–see below for nonpartisan voter info.
Learn About City Councils, County Commissions, Boards of Elections, School Boards, and More Public meetings give residents a chance to see local government in action. From city councils and county
Are Voting Requirements Changing? There have been questions about whether voting requirements are changing, but as of now, no new laws have taken effect that alter what you need to
The Tony Award-winning Broadway musical Suffs is coming to Dayton, bringing the powerful story of the American women’s suffrage movement to the Schuster Center stage. What Is Suffs About? Suffs
Ways to Vote in Ohio (Regular, Absentee, Early Voting) Ohio offers several ways to vote: Eligible voters may vote on Election Dayat their assigned polling place. Be sure that your
The Tony Award-winning Broadway musical Suffs is coming to Dayton, bringing the powerful story of the American women’s suffrage movement to the Schuster Center stage. What Is Suffs About? Suffs
In today’s political climate, the word nonpartisan is often misunderstood. Some people assume it means avoiding important issues. Others believe it means staying neutral no matter what. For the League
The League of Women Voters of the Greater Dayton Area (LWVGDA) is a nonpartisan organization committed to empowering voters and defending democracy. We provide voter education, increase civic engagement, and
Democracy and other things whose stories you can map By Jen Hanauer Contributing Writer Dayton Daily News, 30 December 2025 I like maps. More specifically, I like using maps to
The League of Women Voters of the Greater Dayton Area and the Dayton Bar Association’s Social Justice Initiative hosted “The Case for Free Speech,” the second event of their Constitution
At November’s Welcome Dayton event, host David Bodary spoke with Jeannette Horwitz of the City of Dayton’s Welcome Dayton office and Gabi Aguilar of El Puente to learn how the
Thanks to a generous grant from the Kettering Family Foundation, the League is looking for a fractional, part-time social media manager. For more information, view the position description.
Several LWV Greater Dayton Area members participated in the October 18 NO KINGS Rally to create some good trouble and peaceably assemble to denounce threats to voting rights, free speech,
Last week’s Voting Update event brought interested voters together to discuss vote security, voting processes and reminders about early voting, absentee ballots, in-person voting and polling location updates here in
The Election Assistance Commission (EAC) is considering a petition that would add documentary proof of citizenship (DPOC) to the federal voter registration form. This would make it much harder—if not impossible— for
The annual Voters Guide is now available HERE. Hard copies of the Guide can be found at your local library, as well as area businesses, schools and churches. Greene and Montgomery subscribers to AIM
Dangerous Dames of Dayton, named for the suffragists who fought for women’s right to vote and deemed“dangerous to polite society,” celebrates the impact local women have made in our community.
Mary Church Terrell was born in 1863, during the Civil War, in Memphis, Tennessee. Her father and mother were both born into slavery and were of mixed-race heritage, both fathered
Letter to the Editor by Andrea Bauer “A budget is a moral document.” US Senator Raphael Warnock The bipartisan Fair School Funding Plan (FSFP) used the actual price of educating
Action Alert– oppose SB153/HB233: Ohio Senate Bill 153 and Ohio House Bill 233 are a pair of radical, massive, and unnecessary election bills now in the Ohio General Assembly. Not
The SAVE Act: What it is, why it’s so bad, and what we can do to stop it The SAVE Act (HR 22), which has already passed in the House,
An extraordinary tribute to an extraordinary woman who contributed so much to our League and to our community
Join the League on Tuesday, January 28 for a “behind the scenes” look at the happenings in Columbus
Learn more about how every vote counts in Ohio, from the League of Women Voters of Ohio.
Join us April 1 at this “slightly scandalous” event that celebrates the accomplishments of local women
We want to make the Voters Guide the best it can be! To help us assure that you’re getting the information you need, we would be very grateful if you
Check out the Voters Guide for information on candidates and issues on the ballot for the upcoming General Election on 5 November. Spanish version coming soon. You can download the
Want fair elections in Ohio? Learn how a new 15-member citizen commission could help end gerrymandering, with former Chief Justice O’Connor leading the charge for change.
Esta página en español Restore power where it belongs: with Ohio citizens, not politicians Get the Facts on Issue 1 When politicians draw biased, ridiculously shaped voting districts to favor
Beth Schaeffer, President LWVGDA, explains why The League of Women Voters’ trusted Voters Guide is a vital, non-partisan resource.
If you are a naturalized citizen, you have the right to vote. Voting is a powerful way to make your voice heard. Find out more in this Immigrant Voters Guide
This event has been postponed. Thank you to everyone who responded to make a reservation. Please call the League office at 937-228-4041 if you have any questions, and stay tuned
The League of Women Voters of the Greater Dayton Area is among the largest and most active Leagues in the state, and that’s because of the support it receives from
Each year, our community looks forward to the Voters Guide. In fact, we’re already getting calls asking when it will be available! We need your support to continue this important
Need Gift Ideas? Wondering what to get that family member or friend who has a passion for the work of the League? “Gift” them a membership to the Dayton League
YOU, yes you will be needed to help get a redistricting reform amendment on the ballot! The amendment would create a 15-member commission of Republicans, Democrats, and independents to draw Ohio’s congressional
Be an informed voter! View interviews of candidates for Miami Valley competitive races for elected positions on our YouTube site using the link below. This playlist links candidate interviews for
Each year, our community looks forward to the Voters Guide. In fact, we’re already getting calls asking when it will be available! We need your support to continue this important
Wondering what to get that family member or friend who has a passion for the work of the League? Give them a membership to your League or donate in their
Cornerstone Charles D. Berry Foundation Lee and Pat Bradley-Falke Jo Columbro Bequest Pat and Jackie McGohan Alan and Beth Schaeffer The Virginia W. Kettering Foundation Community Anonymous (2) Bonnie Buddendeck
The League of Women Voters of the Greater Dayton Area is among the largest and most active Leagues in the state, and that’s because of the support it receives from
Each year, our community looks forward to the Voters Guide. In fact, we’re already getting calls asking when it will be available! We need your support to continue this important
The Dayton Area League was featured in several recent articles in the Dayton Daily News. How 100 years of women’s right to vote changed our community. Dayton Daily News. The
This month, people from all over this country have exercised their First Amendment rights as they protest the murder of George Floyd and the countless other Black lives that have
In celebration of the upcoming 100th anniversary of women winning the right to vote, the Speakers Bureau of the Greater Dayton League of Women Voters is offering a program entitled
The League office will remain closed until further notice due to the ongoing COVID-19 situation, but email, (snail)mail, and phone calls will continue to be answered. Please follow guidance about
The League of Women Voters of the Greater Dayton Area is among the largest and most active Leagues in the state, and that’s because of the support it receives from its members and the community.
In the past year, members of your League volunteered countless hours to educate the community about redistricting, advocate for change, publish the annual Voters Guide, register hundreds of voters, and provide information citizens need to make educated decisions at the polls.
It is crucial that each of us take an active role in our government. Please consider a gift today and help your League continue its work to empower all citizens to participate in the political process.