MISSION STATEMENT:

Empowering Voters and Defending Democracy

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

Due to COVID-19 pandemic guidelines, Meet-the-Candidate-Forums will be held virtually through an exciting new partnership between the League of Women Voters of Tallahassee and the Tallahassee Democrat newspaper.

To View Candidate Forums:

View Live - Visit Tallahassee Democrat’s website (Tallahassee.Com) or Facebook page (facebook.com/tallahasseedemocrat/) during forum times. Download their app from the App Store or Google Play to get an alert when a forum is about to start.
Archives - Visit Election Central at Tallahassee.Com/elections for archives of all the forums.

General Election - Dates to Remember

Register to Vote or Make a Party Change for the Primary Election: by October 5, 2020
Request a Vote-by-Mail Ballot Online at LeonVotes.org/Request-a-Mail-Ballot or
Call (850) 606-8683, Monday - Friday, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm

Make the request at least 10 days before the election to have it mailed to you.

Early Voting: October 19 - November 1
Returning Your Vote-by-Mail Ballot: We are recommending that you either return your voted ballot by mail at least 10 days in advance of Election Day, OR put your voted ballot into a Drop Box at an Early Voting site or at the Elections Office. NOTE: Vote-by-Mail ballots must be received by the Supervisor of Elections office no later than 7 pm on Election Day to be counted; the Post Office recommends mailing your return ballot at least 5 days in advance.
Primary Election: November 3
To register and request a Vote by Mail Ballot: Go to LeonVotes.org

Campaign Contribution Refund Program: A registered voter in the City of Tallahassee can receive a total of up to $25 for financial contribution(s) to a City Commission candidate(s). Learn more at Talgov.com and click on “Our City” and then “Ethics Board”.

Increase Your Voting Options

Request a Vote-By-Mail Ballot NOW!

Due to COVID-19, we recommend that all registered voters request a vote-by-mail (VBM) ballot for both the August and November elections. That way, you will have a CHOICE of voting by mail, or in person during early voting or on election day. Requesting your vote-by-mail ballot NOW ensures that you will have a safe way to vote regardless of what happens. Go to the website for your county’s Supervisor of Elections and submit your request online for a vote-by-mail (VBM) ballot. If you cannot access the online application, call them. Click here for Leon County Supervisor of Elections. Your voice is more important than ever!

All in Person League Activities are Cancelled until Further Notice

Your health and that of our community is of upmost importance to us. Following guidance from the City of Tallahassee and the CDC, our League is cancelling all in-person meetings for the foreseeable future. This includes our Annual Meeting that was scheduled for April 22, all Voter Services activities, and all committee meetings. We are planning a special “Vote by Mail” election this year, and members will be notified of those procedures via email. They can be found in this month’s Voter Newsletter.

We will update you on any scheduling changes through email and here on our website. We will remain flexible regarding the local situation for scheduling all future events. In the meantime, please check out the League’s voter registration and information website, Vote411.org and the National League webpage for activities that continue during this time.

We value our members and participation in League activities. It is more important than ever to continue our vital work of engaging citizens in their democracy and protecting elections. Thanks for keeping yourselves, your family, and our community safe and healthy as we take action to reduce the impact from the Coronavirus.

CDC guidelines

City of Tallahassee guidelines

Voting Matters broadcast each Wednesday at 3:04pm on 88.9 WFSU-FM. Sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Tallahassee, Voting Matters brings listeners information on public policy issues and elections.

If you have a question, please email minutes@wfsu.org. Please reference Voting Matters in the subject line of your message.

No Vote, No Voice!
No Voice, No Change!

In the face of our national crises and struggle for equality and respect of all our citizens, there has been an attempt in making our democracy work by masses of peaceful demonstrators across the country. Let it be known, the LWV HEARS YOU!

Join us in becoming a force for change!

Your Vote is powerful as you and countless others are demonstrating. Take that power and energy to the polls and be a voice for positive change by helping create a more perfect democracy!

MY VOTE COUNTS! ✅

OUR VOTES COUNT! ✅