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Thank you for voting!

We can be proud of our voter turnout – almost 82%! Thank you for voting.View the Multnomah County and Oregon Election Results here. Virginia Kase, CEO of the League of Women Voters of the U.S., wrote: As I reflect upon the 2020 election cycle, the most important story I see is the remarkable determination of the American voter.  Through a pandemic, shifting voting laws,  disinformation campaigns, and numerous other hurdles, voters rallied to make their voices heard in greater numbers than ever before. Things may feel messy right now, but we must remain encouraged. While we may not have election results for several Read more…

By Margaret Noel, ago

Election Debrief – Now What?

The LWV of Portland has debriefed the experts about this election’s meaning and impact. What do the results mean – locally, statewide and nationally? The League of Women Voters of Portland asked three experienced political analysts to discuss the 2020 election. Who voted?  What influenced the outcomes? What are the implications for our community and democracy. You can watch their recorded discussion on this website now. View the recording of this program by clicking below: The panelists are: Barbara Dudley  – Senior fellow at Portland State University’s Center for Public Service. Barbara appears regularly on OPB’s Think Out Loud Friday News Roundtable. She Read more…

By Margaret Noel, ago

DEMOCRACY MATTERS!

Have you voted? Many voters already  have participated in every state. See their photos with their “I Voted!” stickers in this post from CNN. Join in and be part of democracy. Undecided about some candidates or measures? Get information on all the races in Multnomah County here. 

By Margaret Noel, ago

Lots of Voting Information!

The League of Women Voters of Portland has produced nonpartisan voting information for the November 2020 General Election. Our goal is to encourage and empower voters. With this information, you can register to vote or check or update your voter registration. You’ll also be prepared to choose among the candidates and understand the pros and cons of each ballot measure.  Find lots of voting information on this website now. Click below to learn about: Finding our print and online voting guides to candidates & measures GUÍA DEL VOTANTE – Información de la boleta no partidista Vote411.org, the LWV website with specific Read more…

By Margaret Noel, ago

Justice Ginsburg

The League of Women Voters of the United States has issued a statement on the death of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.  It begins: “It is with deep and profound sadness the League of Women Voters mourns the passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. A fierce advocate for women’s rights and civil rights, Justice Ginsburg’s vision for America transcended race, age, gender, and economic lines. She was a beloved champion of justice for all.” You can read all of the LWVUS statement here. Of Russian Jewish descent, Justice Ginsburg died at the beginning of the Jewish New Year, Rosh Read more…

By Margaret Noel, ago