Mission: The League of Women Voters, a nonpartisan political organization, encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy.


Making Democracy Work

LWV PosterThe League of Women Voters of St. Mary's County, Maryland, is dedicated to providing well-researched and unbiased information so that all voters may become better informed. Browse this website or use the Search Box to learn more about issues, events, and your elected representatives.

You can also:

  • Sign up for our Free Email Action Alerts and Newsletters
  • Register on this site. All LWV members in Maryland should register.

During Elections, the League of Women Voters assists people to become more informed participants in their community and their government by

  • producing Voters Guides;

  • assisting at voter registration drives and providing information about voting; 

  • and hosting forums for candidates.

The LWV also

  • researches issues such as transportation, housing, environmental concerns, campaign reform, etc. then produces Fact Sheets;

  • conducts community forums on local, state, and national issues;

  • distributes informational brochures and pamphlets;

  • and provides information about government on the national, state, and local levels.

See the Elibrary for fact sheets, reports, and publications.

Wed 28 Mar 2012 - 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm from LWV St. Marys County MD

Local Candidate Forum: Judge of the Circuit Court and Board of Education (At Large and District 2)

Location - Lexington Park Library, Rooms A&B

Candidates Invited to the Forum

Circuit Court Judge

  • David W. Densford
  • Joseph Michael Stanalonis

 

Board of Education, At Large

  • Marilyn Crosby
  • Trisha Post
  • James Tomasic

Board of Education, District 2

  • Cathy Allen
  • Jim Davis
  • David N. Kelsey

Candidates for Board of Education, District 4, will appear only on the General Election ballot, and so those candidates will not participate in this Primary Forum.

The League of Women Voters of Calvert County will be sponsoring forums for candidates for the House of Representatives.

Thu 19 Apr 2012 - 11:00 am - 1:00 pm from LWV St. Marys County MD

Everyone is invited to this public forum on Plan Maryland, a land-use and development plan. Details and speakers TBA.

Cafe de Artist, Leonardtown, MD.

Mon 6 Feb 2012 - 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm from LWV St. Marys County MD

Location - Lexington Park Library

Tue 13 Mar 2012 - 9:00 pm from LWV Maryland

 This is the deadline for registering to vote or changing your political party affiliation before the April 3, 2012 Presidential primary.  For more information, see http://www.elections.state.md.us/voter_registration/index.html.

Tue 3 Apr 2012 - 7:00 am - 8:00 pm from LWV Maryland

Citizens registered with the Democratic and Republican parties wiill choose their party candidates for the offices of US President  today, along with a MD Senator and members of the House of Representatives. All registered voters (regardless of party affiliation) may vote in local Board of Education races. Polls open at 7 a.m. and close at 8 p.m. If you are in line at 8 p.m., you will still be allowed to vote.

Date may be subject to change. Check with Board of Elections.

Sat 28 Jan 2012 - 9:30 am - 1:30 pm from LWV Maryland

To Register, please print the attached document and send it with your check to LWVMD.

Location: Wilde Lake Interfaith Center, Columbia, MD, 10431 Twin Rivers Road, Columbia, MD 21044 -2331

410-730-7920
Registration fee: $25
(Includes morning coffee/breakfast breads, lunch, materials)

Sun 25 Mar 2012 - 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm from LWV Baltimore County MD
The League of Women Voters of Baltimore County and Towson University Department of Political Science Present The Capitol Steps

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