League of Women Voters Leelanau County NOW

10/13/2026

LWVLC President shared valuable voting info at last week's forum: If you vote straight ticket, it won't include the Michigan Supreme Court. You need to vote for them individually! Watch the forum video to learn more about the ballot and how to know what information to trust. https://www.lwvleelanau.org/post/watch-lwvlc-s-time-to-vote-what-to-know-what-to-trust-and-what-to-question

10/12/2026

Watch videos of the excellent Leelanau County Candidate forums. Hear directly from your candidates! https://www.lwvleelanau.org/post/watch-the-lwvlc-2026-leelanau-county-candidate-forums

10/11/2026

Don't miss today's Northport Board of Education candidate forum, beginning at 4:00 PM at Willowbrook Mill in Northport. Candidates for the Northport Public School Board of Education Trustees discuss their policy opinions in an open Q&A format.

The forum will be live-streamed on YouTube Live at the link below:

Candidates for Northport Public School Board of Education Trustees ...

10/06/2026

Don't miss this valuable, nonpartisan forum this Wednesday, October 7, where LWVLC will present information on the two remaining ballot proposals and share great tips on how we can all avoid the pitfalls of disinformation this election season.

10/04/2026

Celebrate National Voter Education Week, October 5-9, 2026! Check out each day's focus, and if you've hit all five, work with friends, family, and your community to be sure everyone is ready to vote on November 3, 2026!

It’s never too early to help democracy! By signing up to be a poll worker, you can ensure that all voters—including voters with disabilities, voters who need language assistance, and voters who want to cast their ballot in person—have a positive experience at the polls. Sign up today!

10/02/2026

Next Michigan election date up: October 19, 2026. ​​This is the last day you can register to vote online. Starting October 20, you’ll need to register in person at your city or township clerk’s office with proof of residency. Encourage friends, family, and young people to register online before October 19, 2026. Find more critical dates and useful links here:

Find the key 2026 Michigan election dates, including those around absentee voting, early voting, registration deadlines, and more.

09/30/2026

Join the Glen Arbor Sun, Interlochen Public Radio, and the Leelanau Enterprise on Monday, Oct. 5, at 7 pm at the Glen Arbor Town Hall for the 2026 Cherry Pie Debates — with the national midterm elections looming on Nov. 3.

Join the Glen Arbor Sun, Interlochen Public Radio, and the Leelanau Enterprise on Monday, Oct. 5, at 7 pm at the Glen Arbor Town Hall for the 2026 Cherry Pie Debates. This year, we’ll hear fr…

09/17/2026

The LWVLC Nonpartisan Candidate Forums will continue on September 30 with candidates for the Glen Lake Community Schools Board.

Join us at Glen Arbor Township Hall from 7:00–8:00 p.m. for an opportunity to hear directly from candidates and learn more about the issues and priorities facing the school district.

The forum is free and open to the public. Candidate forum recordings will be available following the events at www.lwvleelanau.org, along with more information about LWVLC and its voter education efforts.

https://www.lwvleelanau.org/events-1/lwvlc-candidate-forum-glen-lake-community-schools-board

09/15/2026

Navigate the election with confidence!

Free and open to the public, “Time to Vote: What to Know, What to Trust, and What to Question” will provide voters with practical, nonpartisan information about the November ballot and the information they encounter during election season.

When: Wednesday, October 7, Noon
Where: Leelanau County Government Center, Lower Level Community Room

The forum will explain the two statewide ballot proposals currently headed for the November ballot: the constitutionally required question asking whether Michigan should convene a constitutional convention in 2027 and the Michiganders for Money Out of Politics initiative, which concerns campaign contributions and political communications.

The program will also address the growing challenge of disinformation - misleading or false information that can make it difficult for voters to know what to believe. Participants will learn practical ways to evaluate election information, recognize red flags, and identify reliable, reputable sources before sharing or acting on what they see online or hear from others.

For more information about the League of Women Voters of Leelanau County and upcoming voter education programs, visit www.lwvleelanau.org.

09/11/2026

On September 22, hear directly from candidates for Leelanau County Drain Commissioner, Kristy Burns, Melinda Lautner, and Tim Lodge; and Leland Township Trustee, Stacey Brugeman, Brian Fenlon, and Judith Galla, at a Candidate Forum hosted by the nonpartisan League of Women Voters of Leelanau County.

Join us at the Leelanau County Government Center from 7:00–9:00 p.m. to learn more about the issues and priorities shaping the community.

The League’s Candidate Forums are designed to provide voters with accessible, factual information about the candidates and the issues they will consider when casting their ballots. All candidates are invited to participate, and the League does not support or oppose candidates or political parties.

Candidate forum recordings will be available following the events at www.lwvleelanau.org, along with more information about LWVLC and its voter education efforts.