Position on the Voter Eligibility Constitutional Amendment 2026 This is the position of the League of Women Voters of Topeka-Shawnee County based on the position of the League of Women Voters of Kansas. The League Opposes the proposed Kansas Constitutional Amendment on Voter Eligibility Requirements (2025 HCR 5004). We urge voters to Vote NO on… Read more »
The LWV-TSC Climate Committee keeps us informed about policies and initiatives that support – or oppose – our researched position on climate, energy, and sustainability. Recently, the Committee learned about two upcoming meetings of Shawnee County leaders that could quickly pave the way for location of a large scale data center in Shawnee County. Read… Read more »
In August 2026, voters will decide on the Legislature’s effort to amend Article 3 of our Kansas Constitution. The proposed amendment would abolish the Kansas Supreme Court nominating commission. People seeking a position on the Supreme Court would run for election. As candidates, they could hold office in any political party, and they could campaign… Read more »
The League of Women Voters opposes the SAVE Act as it will create unnecessary barriers for all eligible Americans to participate in the registration and voting process. The legislation is a blatant attempt to erode voter confidence ahead of the November elections and undermine election integrity based on lies about who is voting. These claims… Read more »
The League of Women Voters of Kansas opposes legislation that unnecessarily restricts voters’ opportunities and ability to vote. The following bills in the Kansas legislature would disenfranchise voters or create unnecessary barriers to voting: HB 2453 – Moves up Elections Calendar; voter registration from 21 to 25 days, eliminates early voting on Monday before elections,… Read more »
Dear League Members, In collaboration with LWV Kansas and LWV US, our league is watching state and federal legislation and taking action to support policies that strengthen democracy. See below for several pieces of legislation that have implications in our community. But first, some reminders about how you can help: Contact Your Lawmakers Step 1:… Read more »
The LWV-TSC Climate Committee urges you to support solar energy in Shawnee County! Take Action NOW! MARCH UPDATE: On Feb 9, the Planning Commission recommended solar regulations to the Shawnee County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC). The regulations are MUCH IMPROVED since January. The County Commission will consider those regulations at a Special Meeting, 9:00 AM… Read more »
By the time my fellow Leaguers read this we may have more clarity on whether the Kansas Legislature will meet in Special Session to further gerrymander our congressional districts. What we know today, October 17, is that Kansas legislative majority leaders are pushing members to sign a petition calling for a Special Session to draw… Read more »
The League of Women Voters of Topeka & Shawnee County Board of Directors supports the following statement from the LWV CEO, Celina Stewart, Esq., issued in response to President Trump’s vow to eliminate mail-in ballots and voting machines. WASHINGTON — The League of Women Voters CEO, Celina Stewart, Esq., issued the following statement in response to President Trump’s… Read more »
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