President’s Perspective
November/December 2024
As I write this column, the November 5th election is upon us. To be an informed voter requires you to review national, state and local county candidates’ qualifications and positions on issues. There are 29 offices listed on my sample ballot – 18 of these pertain to judicial retention. VOTE411.org is a quick resource to learn about candidates and judges – I urge you to refer to this resource.
This has been a busy election cycle for our League registering and educating voters through numerous community events. This included Washburn University events and area high school presentations assisting students registering to vote. Additionally, over 1,000 postcards were sent encouraging women to voice their power through their vote.
On October 15th, the League and ten non-partisan community organizations co-hosted a Meet and Greet for State House and State Senate candidates. Of the 25 candidates for these Shawnee county positions, 20 candidates were in attendance interacting with the public. The strength of our community is evident with the cooperative efforts of the Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library, YWCA Northeast Kansas, United Way of Kaw Valley, LULAC, NAACP of Topeka, ACLU Kansas, Loud Light Kansas, Ballots and Brews, Forge Topeka, and Topeka Voter Collaborative.
These efforts could not be accomplished without dedicated League volunteers who want to make a difference in our Shawnee County communities. Thank you to each volunteer who gave their time and talent!
The November and December holidays are rapidly approaching and we take a brief pause with the exception of our continued Tuesday Topics on November 5th and December 3rd. Our January Tuesday Topics will feature a return of the Kansas Reflector staff. There will not be a December Voter but updated information will be posted on Facebook, Instagram and our website.
An early holiday greeting to all – enjoy family and friends during these upcoming holidays!
