Vote!
Sometimes overlooked, local elections are a critical part of a thriving democracy. Check out this guide to learn more about local elections, candidates, proposals, and more!
Part 1: The basics
Once again, the City of Kalamazoo’s website is a great place for learning about local elections. It’s a big site though, so maybe you missed this important ‘Elections’ page which covers the following:
Register to Vote
Vote Early or By Mail Using an Absentee Ballot
Find Polling Locations & Drop Boxes
And more…
Part 2: Additional resources
1. The League of Women Voters of Kalamazoo Area (LWVKA) is a nonpartisan organization with the mission of Empowering Voters and Defending Democracy. Rather than supporting candidates or parties, the League, which is a member organization of the state and national Leagues, takes positions on issues that it has studied. The League is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion.
Printing Voter Guides covering national, state, and local elections and distribution throughout Kalamazoo County.
Posting our Voter Guide information on our website and Vote411.org.
Providing voter registration information through publications and seminars.
Conducting or co-sponsoring candidate forums and forums on ballot issues.
And more…
2. Vote 411 | Launched by the League of Women Voters Education Fund (LWVEF) in October of 2006, VOTE411.org is a "one-stop-shop" for election related information. It provides nonpartisan information to the public with both general and state-specific information on the following aspects of the election process:
See What's On Your Ballot
Find Your Polling Place
Discover Upcoming Debates In Your Area
And more…