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The League of Women Voters of the Palatine Area, serving the Barrington area, Hoffman Estates, Inverness, Palatine, Rolling Meadows, and Schaumburg, encourages informed and active participation in government, and works to influence public policy through education and advocacy. Membership is open to all persons sixteen years of age and older.

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What is RANKED CHOICE VOTING?

Learn about this increasingly popular voting system that allows voters to rank candidates in order of preference. Listed below are links to information about ranked choice voting.


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Join Chris Jessee

LWVPA Book Club Facilitator

for a discussion of

Maame
by Jessica George

Thursday, January 11, 2024, 10–11:30 am

Palatine Public Library meeting room 1-North

Smart, funny, and deeply affecting, Jessica George's Maame deals with the themes of our time with humor and poignancy.

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REGISTER TO VOTE!


Here's your chance to register to vote for the 2024 elections!
January 15, 2024
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Two locations (see below)


The League of Women Voters of the Palatine Area will have a team of voter registrars on hand to complete your registration. Please bring two forms of identification, one with your current address.

No registration necessary. Just stop by one of the following locations on 1/15/24 (1-3 pm).

  • Schaumburg Library, Main Branch
  • Schaumburg Library, Hoffman Estates Branch
Schaumburg 9-22

In a typical year, LWV of the Palatine Area:

  • Sponsors or co-sponsors numerous candidate forums
  • Holds voter registration drives in a wide variety of locations
  • Hosts or co-hosts public programs related to the environment, voting, immigration, criminal justice, election issues and other important topics
  • Hosts books discussions, field trips and social events
  • Works to improve our democracy by contacting legislators, writing postcards and letters, and joining rallies


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Watch videos of our past programs and candidate forums.

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Learn More About Affordable Housing in our Area

Housing Matters: The Importance of Stable, Affordable Housing for Communities and What You Can Do


Learn the difference between Fair Housing, Low Income Housing and Affordable Housing, why you should care about it, and what strategies can be employed for increasing and preserving the affordable housing stock in your community. This program took place on 10/13/2021.

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Watch an Important Video About Voting Rights


Voting Rights: Bringing History Up to Date with a Focus on Illinois


Ami Gandhi and Clifford Helm of the Chicago Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights discuss how voting rights have expanded and narrowed over the last 60+ years, where those rights stand today, and options for action both in Illinois and nationally. This program took place on 11/16/2021.

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The League of Women Voters of the Palatine Area is a nonpartisan political organization and does not support any political party or candidate.