We’re calling on our friends and neighbors to unite and rise for democracy on October 18. We're rallying to support the Bill of Rights, oppose federal overreach, and reject cuts to essential services. Find a protest near you at nokings.org and SHOW UP. #UniteAndRise

Partisan gerrymandering reduces political debate and competition in our elections. It also serves to predetermine the outcome of our elections, robbing voters of a truly representative government. chicagotribune.com/2025/10/05/fai…

There's a new attempt to require burdensome proof of citizenship to register to vote in federal elections. This is an all hands on deck moment—we need your help to stop it! Take 1 min to submit a comment telling the EAC that this is voter suppression ➡️ lwvil.org/news/action-al…

Grab a friend and SHOW UP at a protest near you this Saturday!

📅 Candidate filing opens Monday. Get a preview of the process and what to expect by watching our video:

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There is no election in Illinois today. The next elections are: 🗳️ General Primary Election: March 17, 2026 🗳️ General Election: November 3, 2026 Learn more at elections.il.gov

The final numbers are in! 🗳️ 634 candidates filed during the Established Party Filing Period (Oct. 27–Nov. 3). See the full list of candidates here: elections.il.gov

While Congress continues to get paid, the American people, including some of our most vulnerable community members, don’t have their most basic needs met. Tell Congress to end the shutdown now. 📧Email: lwv.org/take-action/te… ☎️Call: lwvil.org/phone-call-fri…

🗳️ 2026 Primary Election Timeline is here! Key dates for Vote by Mail, Early Voting, voter registration deadlines, and more are now available. Stay prepared and make your plan to vote! 📅 Get all the details at elections.il.gov

Illinois democracy depends on all of us. The League of Women Voters of Illinois is leading the fight for voting rights and truth — but our small staff and volunteers are stretched thin. Help us raise $100,000 so we can keep empowering voters statewide. lwvil.org/donate-campaig…

In Illinois, you don’t register with a party. At the primary, you simply choose which party’s ballot you want. You can switch each primary. If you pick non-partisan by mail, you may not get a ballot if no non-partisan issues are on it. #VoteSmart

Partisan gerrymandering serves to predetermine the outcome of our elections, robbing voters of a truly representative government. It’s time to put voters—not politicians—in charge of drawing the maps. Join our campaign to bring #FairMaps to Illinois. lwvil.org/fair-maps

This #GivingTuesday, your gift goes beyond one day—it strengthens the League for years to come. Our volunteers are giving their all, but they need your support. Join our $100,000 campaign to make our democracy work for everyone ➡️ lwvil.org/donate-campaig… #VolunteerStrong

This week’s Voter Question: Can I see my voter history? Have a question about Illinois elections? Ask it here 👉 shorturl.at/JiQXx

What’s on the ballot in 2026? Key races include: -US Senate & House -Governor & Lt. Gov -Attorney General -Statewide offices & more!

What do current efforts to re-draw legislative districts mean for our democracy? LWVIL VP Kathy Cortez was on WTTW's Chicago Tonight last night to speak about mid-cycle redistricting. WATCH NOW ➡️ youtube.com/live/rarEcO668…

LOCAL REFERENDUMS Today is the last day to file petitions for local advisory (non-binding) public questions. These questions measure public opinion but do not require government action.

Who runs elections where you live? 🤔 Find your local election authority here 👉 tinyurl.com/56hwm9j8 Have a voter question? Ask us 👉 shorturl.at/JiQXx

As 2025 ends, your support can do double duty—protect democracy and offer tax benefits. Gifts to our Education Fund are tax-deductible and can be made through Donor-Advised Funds or IRA Qualified Charitable Distributions. Help us sustain LWV’s impact! lwvil.org/donate-campaig…