Making Democracy Work : Empowering Voters, Defending Democracy

The League of Women Voters, a non-partisan political organization, encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy. By providing non-partisan observations and reporting of the voting process in addition to meetings of election commissions, the League promotes public confidence in the integrity of elections and supports procedures that increase transparency in government.

 

 

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    Tuesday, July 07, 2026 at 06:00 PM

    LWV Oak Ridge hosts candidate forum for August 6 primary & general elections

    Please join us for a forum featuring Oak Ridge primary election candidates for State Senate District 5 and State House Districts 32 and 33, also candidates running in the Anderson County General Election for Districts 6, 7, and 8.  The forum will be held July 7 at 6:00 p.m. at Roane State Community College, Goff building room 107.  Candidates are invited to make opening statements and will then reply to vetted questions from the audience.  After the forum, there will be additional time for socializing and greeting constituents.  

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    Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at 07:00 PM

    LWV Hendersonville/Sumner County hosts U.S. Congressional District 7 Candidate Forum

    Join the League of Women Voters of Hendersonville/Sumner County and the NAACP Sumner County Branch for a nonpartisan candidate forum featuring candidates seeking to represent Tennessee's 7th Congressional District.

    This forum provides voters an opportunity to hear directly from the candidates, learn where they stand on issues affecting our communities, and make informed decisions before the August 6th Primaries and General Election.

    Wednesday, July 15, 2026

    Hendersonville City Hall

    Doors Open: 6:30 PM

    Forum: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

    Can't attend in person? We'll be live-streaming the forum on Facebook so voters throughout the district can watch and stay informed from anywhere.

    The League of Women Voters and NAACP do not support or oppose political parties or candidates. Our goal is to provide voters with trusted, nonpartisan information and encourage informed participation in our democracy. Please share this event with friends, family, and neighbors. An informed community is a stronger community. 

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