Empowering Voters. Defending Democracy.

The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan, grassroots organization that believes voters make democracy work. We empower voters and defend democracy through advocacy, education, and litigation, at the local, state, and national levels.

Democracy Dialogues

A new educational series on voting, civic engagement, government and issues related to democracy.

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Civics Education in High Schools Today

Wednesday, April 23rd at 6:30 pm
Geauga Library Admin Building, 12701 Ravenwood Dr., Chardon

What are they teaching kids in Government class these days? Please join the League of Women Voters of Geauga for a moderated panel discussion with area teachers to find out! We will review the Ohio Department of Education Learning Standards for High School Social Studies and classroom methods with high school teachers from public, private and homeschool classrooms.

Our panel will include government teachers from Kenston High School, Berkshire High School, Laurel School and a home school educator from Chardon. The panel will be moderated by a League of Women Voters of Geauga member.

REGISTER HERE!
Registration is recommended.

The Electoral College: Pillar of Democracy or Relic of the Past?

Voting is a pillar of our Democracy and each person's vote is important. But what is the Electoral College and how does it work? Why have U.S. Presidents been elected without winning the popular vote? Does this mean someone else's vote counts more than yours? What is the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact?

These and other critical questions were addressed in an educational program hosted by The League of Women Voters of Geauga and presented by Douglas Brattebo, Ph.D., Professor of Political Science and Director of the James A. Garfield Center for the Study of American Presidency at Hiram College. Dr. Brattebo has spent his career studying presidential campaigns, elections, voting behavior and the Electoral College.

Voting & Elections

IF YOU NEED TO:

- Check key voting deadlines

- Register for the first time

- Update or confirm your registration

- Learn about absentee voting

- Find out ID requirements

GO TO VOTING PAGE

ANSWERS TO THESE QUESTIONS:

- How do we know voter rolls are accurate?

- Is voting by mail secure?

- What prevents people from voting twice?

- Are noncitizens allowed to vote?

- What ID is needed to register to vote?

- What happens at a post election audit?

GO TO ELECTION INTEGRITY PAGE

GET THE FACTS:

- What races will be on the ballot?

- What issue will be on the ballot?

- When are the candidate filing deadlines?

- What do local elected officials do?

GO TO PRIMARY ELECTION PAGE

GO TO GENERAL ELECTION PAGE

Know Your Government

Geauga Board of Elections Certifies November 5, 2024 Election Results;
Post-Election Audit Confirms Accuracy of Election Results

Board of Elections Certification - November 19, 2024

What You Need to Know: After reviewing provisional and 4 day absentee ballots, the Board certified the November 5, 2024 election results. Geauga had the 4th highest voter turnout in Ohio and nearly half of Geauga voters cast their ballots during the early voting period. Board members voiced concern about the 100+ ballots that were rejected due to USPS processing issues and to new voter ID laws.

READ THE NOV 19 CERTIFICATION REPORT HERE

Board of Elections Post-Election Audit - November 26, 2024

What You Need to Know: Bipartisan teams hand counted ballots from four Geauga precincts and compared their results to the machine-scanned totals that were previously certified and reported to the Secretary of State. For all precincts and races, 100% accuracy was achieved. Board members discussed the pending move from the 470 Center Street office complex to the Geauga County Office Building, noting concerns about risk to voting equipment and insufficient space to carry out early voting.

READ THE NOV 26 AUDIT REPORT HERE

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Please Join Us for Our Inaugural Art Sale Benefit on Flag Day!

June 14th from 4 to 8pm / Fairmount Center for the Arts / 8400 Fairmount Rd

Great design is at the heart of most things we appreciate - whether art, a flag, or our democracy itself.

Featuring visual art from local and national artists. In addition, come celebrate with us as we review an incredible year of achievements for our League!

Great Art! / Food & Beverages! / Good People!

Proceeds will benefit the League of Women Voters of Geauga

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