Stay up-to-date on LWV happenings in Topeka and Shawnee County! Calendar of Events Tuesday | Aug 5 | 7 am – 7 pm | at your polling place Topeka Primary Election: The two races in Shawnee County with primary elections are Mayor and City Council District #1. Tuesday | Aug 5 | Noon | Marvin 101BC at… Read more »
Posts By: Kristin Hammer
President’s Perspective: August 2025
Greetings! The past few weeks have been exciting and yet concerning. There have been regular rallies across the nation as well as locally in support of Democracy. Although local and state governments are eliminating DEI initiatives for the sake of federal dollars, I am super appreciative and supportive of the fact that the League of… Read more »
Observer Reports: August 2025
Each month, LWV volunteers attend city, council, and school board meetings. Their observer reports help keep us informed. Thank you to observers Elvera Johnson, Vicki Arnett, and Patti Bishop for attending 8 meetings since June! Topics covered include the downtown Business Improvement District, a proposed truck stop at 6th and Fairlawn, and renewed county contracts… Read more »
July Update from Voter Services
By Vicki Buening, Chair The idea that democracy is not a spectator sport is being demonstrated everyday through the actions of our very active membership, including voter services volunteers. We’ve connected with at least 300 people at such venues as the TSCPL Farmer’s Market, First Friday at NOTO, Heartland Military Days, the Juneteenths Family and… Read more »
The Voter: July 2025 Newsletter
Stay up-to-date on LWV happenings in Topeka and Shawnee County! Calendar of Events July 8 | Noon | KBI Forensic Science Center **NOTE: The July 8 date is one week later than usual** 2001 SW Washburn Avenue, Topeka, KS 66604 Summer “Field Trip” for Tuesday Topics – Signup required by June 30th as limited spaces are available. Tour includes some stairs,… Read more »
Observer Reports: July 2025
Each month, LWV volunteers attend city, council, and school board meetings. Their observer reports help keep us informed. Thank you to observers Paul Post, Vicki Arnett, and Elvera Johnson for attending 14 meetings in May and June! Topics covered include affordable housing, Gun Violence Awareness Month, and a proposed ordinance to update anti-discrimination policies as… Read more »
President’s Perspective: July 2025
Greetings! Understanding our history helps us to make better informed decisions and to avoid the mistakes made. Exclusion in any form is wrong. That is one reason why our Brown vs. Board site visit was so powerful!! Rain could not keep us away from a truly eye opening and timely educational experience as we took… Read more »
LWVTSC, Voter Services Needs You!
The following is a message from the Voter Services Chair, Vicki Buening, regarding Summer 2025 member opportunities. “Democracy is not a Spectator Sport!” This statement is what embodies the work of the League of Women Voters. It’s also a team sport. Good afternoon from Vicki Buening, your voter services chair. Voter Services has been busy this… Read more »
The Voter: May 2025 Newsletter
Our monthly newsletter, The VOTER, provides information on League programs and events, and updates on our advocacy efforts, among other topics. Lissa Staley, Communications Chair Articles for the Voter are due the Friday after the monthly Board of Director’s meeting held on the second Tuesday of the month. Calendar of Events Tuesday Topics May… Read more »
Observer Reports: May 2025
Each month, LWV volunteers attend city, council, and school board meetings. Their observer reports help keep us informed. Thank you to observers Paul Post, Vicki Arnett, and Elvera Johnson for attending 8 meetings over the past month! Topics our local boards and officials discussed in those meetings include: A schedule change for County Commission Meetings… Read more »
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Election Information
- Visit ksvotes.org to register to vote, change your information or check your registration
- See Full Election Calendar — Primary and General from the Shawnee County Election Office
- Check Vote411 — Use our online voters’ guide to see the races and issues on your ballot. Compare candidates side-by-side and read their views on the important issues in their own words
The VOTER
We publish monthly newsletters summarizing our local activities.