League of Women Voters Greater Peoria
EMPOWERING VOTERS. DEFENDING DEMOCRACY.
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The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan, grassroots organization working to protect and expand voting rights and ensure everyone is represented in our democracy. We empower voters and defend democracy through advocacy, education, and litigation, at the local, state, and national levels.
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League Updates
Join us March 8th at 10:30am for the Peoria District 4 & 5 Candidate Forums, @ United Presbyterian Church, 2400 W. Northmoor Rd.
MAKE AN INFORMED CHOICE!
Attend a Candidate Forum for League of Women Voters of Greater Peoria. This is your chance to hear directly from the candidates, as the questions you care about, and ensure your voice is heard as you make an informed decision.
MAKE AN INFORMED CHOICE!
Attend a Candidate Forum for League of Women Voters of Greater Peoria. This is your chance to hear directly from the candidates, as the questions you care about, and ensure your voice is heard as you make an informed decision.
League of Women Voters Letter to Congress
WASHINGTON — Today, the League of Women Voters of the United States and League chapters from all 50 states and the District of Columbia sent a letter to congressional leaders expressing strong concern over abandoning its duties and authorities under Article I of the US Constitution, urging leaders to address the unprecedented executive branch overreach threatening American democracy.
In the detailed letter to Congress, the League — a nonpartisan organization with over one million members and supporters across all 50 states and the District of Columbia — highlighted several recent executive branch actions that are causing significant harm to millions of Americans, including the undermining of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, attempts to end birthright citizenship, pause distribution of congressionally allocated federal funds, and dismantle federal agencies without proper congressional oversight.
Of particular concern is the creation of an unofficial Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) with free rein to sensitive government systems and the summary removal of 17 inspectors general without the required congressional notice. Additionally, DOGE employees who lack security clearance have gained access to the Treasury Department payment systems and other sensitive data from different departments. These unauthorized personnel have prevented federal workers from entering their offices and can manipulate or stop payments to federal agencies, including USAID, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, and the US Department of Education.
"The dismantling of our sacred democracy on full display for the world is one of the most horrific events in modern-day politics," said Celina Stewart, CEO of the League of Women Voters of the United States. "When the executive branch egregiously signals it will defy court orders and neglect the welfare of citizens, that is when Congress must be reminded of their duty to defend the Constitution. The League demands Congress act to prevent threats to the very fabric of our Republic.”
"This is a critical moment for congressional oversight, and Congress must do its part to ensure that our great democracy is preserved and protected," said Marcia Johnson, chief counsel at the League. "The outcry from Americans speaking out against the impact of these executive orders should be all that is needed for Congress to stand in its authority and restore stability to our
system of government."
The letter emphasizes that while federal courts have already enjoined several of these executive actions, Congress has not exercised its constitutional oversight. The League and its supporters urge Congress to exercise its authority to protect the rule of law, defend the Constitution, and rein in the executive branch's overreach.
Read the letter here.
February 14, 2025
Attend a League of Women Voters of Greater Peoria Candidate Forum!
This is your chance to hear directly from the candidates, ask the questions you care about, and ensure your voice is heard as you make an informed decision.
March 8 Peoria District 4 Candidate Forum at United Presbyterian Church 10:30 a.m.
Candidates: Andre W Allen and Jamie Messmore
March 8 Peoria District 5 Candidate Forum at United Presbyterian Church 10:30 a.m.
Candidates: Dennis Cyr and Hind Abi-Akar
March 13 Pekin City Council Candidate Forum at Pekin Public Library 6:00 p.m.
Candidates: Dave Nutter, Chris Onken, Christopher Higue, Matthew Johnson, Jimmie Fletcher, Peg Phillips
March 15 Peoria District 2 Candidate Forum at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church 10:30 a.m.
Candidates: Winners of the February 25 Primary Election
March 19 Peoria Mayoral Candidate Forum HAS BEEN CANCELLED (03/11/2025)
March 22 Peoria Township Supervisor and Winner of the Peoria Treasurer Primary Election at First Baptist Church at 10:00 a.m.
Candidates for Township Supervisor: LaTrina Leary, Anita Meeker and Frank Abdnour, & Treasurer candidates
ARE YOU REGISTERED TO VOTE?
You can register and vote at the election sites on Election Day or at the Election Commission office on Brandywine prior to the elections.
Primary Election: February 25, 2025 | General Election: April 1, 2025
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