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Program (Issues) Focus

At the League of Women Voters of Arlington Heights-Mount Prospect-Buffalo Grove, our mission is to defend democracy and empower voters. For the 2026–2027 program year, we are focusing our advocacy and educational efforts on the following pillars, viewed through our overarching lens of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI).

Representative Government: Voting Rights & Election Processes

We continue our core work to ensure active, informed participation across the political spectrum. Our Voter Services efforts will focus on:

Voter Education: Defending against voter suppression and combating mis/disinformation, with specific attention to federal threats like the SAVE Act.
Informed Voter Turnout (GOTV): Ensuring administrative readiness and managing VOTE 411 as our primary voter guide to prepare our community for the 2026 Gubernatorial and 2027 Consolidated Elections.
Voter Registration: Launching a digital campaign in partnership with High School District 214 and St. Viator High School to encourage teen registration and participation.

Representative Government: Civil Conversations

We are committed to fostering healthy democratic discourse. We will host events and activities designed to teach and practice the skills necessary for productive, civil conversations within our community.

Social Policy: Basic Human Needs

We are prioritizing Women’s Empowerment, including Equality of Opportunity. Our programming will explore this area through a DEI lens, focusing on the intersection with gender equality.

Social Policy: Environment & Climate Crises

Our active Environment Interest Group continues its dedicated work. We remain focused on advocacy and education regarding energy, land use, natural resources, solid waste, climate change, and water resources.

Open Government & Immigration

We remain steadfast in our commitment to open and transparent government—advocating for public access to local elected board meetings and community input. Additionally, we are actively studying and advocating on the issue of Immigration, alongside unresolved initiatives from the previous year.

Empower yourself and our community by joining an Interest Group!

Interest Groups are areas of work in which volunteers can grow as leaders. Our Interest Groups range from educational to service to issues based.

What Interests You?

LWV-AH-MP-BG has a wide variety of different Interest Groups and all levels of involvement are encouraged. When Joining our League, you will be able to select which Interest Groups you want to become a part of.

Affordable Housing:

The League of Women Voters believes that every person and family should have decent, safe, and affordable housing. LWV-AH-MP-BG educates and advocates for affordable housing in our communities.

Birthday Envelopes:

Every student turning 18 at area high schools receives a gift congratulating them on their right to vote and encouraging them to vote!

Candidate Forums:

LWV-AH-MP-BG hosts impartial forums that are free and open to the public to allow the community to hear directly from candidates in upcoming elections.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI):

LWV-AH-MP-BG works to address and combat racism and other forms of prejudice in our communities through a wide variety of programs and events.

Emerging Leaders:

LWV-AH-MP-BG is dedicated to engaging youth (anyone under the age of 26) in our democratic process. Activities include civics clubs, scout outreach programs and scholarship opportunities.

Environment:

LWV-AH-MP-BG aims to build Awareness of the impact we have on our climate and environment through Building coalitions and Creating the political will that is necessary to protect our common home.

Get Out The Vote (GOTV):

Voting is the most powerful way to have your voice heard, to stand up for what matters to you most, and to impact the issues affecting you, your community, and the future. Help us to Get Out The Vote!

Mental Health:

This Interest Group reports on and advocates for mental health issues affecting our local community.

Mock Elections:

Mock elections are designed to mimic real elections and are used to teach students or new voters about the election process. We help facilitate mock elections at local schools, libraries, and other community organizations.

Observer Corp:

LWV-AH-MP-BG monitors local government meetings, a long-established practice of League which helps inform citizens about current issues and their local government.

Stroll to the Polls:

Stroll to the Polls encourages the community to get out and vote by teaming up with local high school students and going door to door to engage with our neighbors.

Voter Registration:

LWV-AH-MP-BG registers voters and conducts voter registrar training throughout the year in partnership with area libraries, places of worship, schools, and other places where individuals gather.

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