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Have questions about how to fill in your Portland ballot using ranked choice voting? Have a neighbor or friend with questions? The League of Women Voters is here to help. With Election Day around the Read more…
With ranked-choice voting in use for the first time in city history, we’re doing all we can to educate and empower voters to get the most out of their ballot. You may see some ads Read more…
Want to try out ranked-choice voting before you fill in your ballot? Vote in one of our our online mock elections! Be sure to look at the “preliminary results” and watch the round-by-round of vote Read more…
Our November 20 Panel is Open to the Public LWV of Portland’s November Community Education program, “2024 Election Reflection: Learning and Moving Forward,” will be held on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, from 7 to 8:30 Read more…
LWV of Portland’s October Community Education program, “Get to Know Your New City Government,” was held on Wednesday, October 9, 2024, from 7 to 8:30 pm via Zoom. Watch the recording of the conversation with Read more…
Portland is changing, and we’re here to help you be informed and engaged when you cast your ballot or speak up in our city. Find all the League of Women Voters of Portland resources for Read more…