Welcome

 
The League of Women Voters of Southeast Missouri is a non-partisan political organization dedicated to active citizen participation in democracy.

One of the most trusted and respected organizations in our community, the League is a force for change, shaping the important issues that keep our communities strong.

We are a grassroots organization working to make democracy work. We work to influence policy through education and advocacy.

 

Next League Events and Programs

 

"Youth Mental Health: Issues and Resources in Cape Girardeau Area." Speaker: Danny Johnson, New Visions Counseling. Tuesday May 21 from 5-7 pm. at the River Heritage Museum, 538 Independence, Cape.

 

 Wine and cheese will be served. A silent auction will start at 5 pm.

 

 

Past League Events

VOTERS’ FORUM FOR THE JUNE 4TH SPECIAL ELECTION


Thank you to Randy McWilson of the Career and Technology Center for this video of the forum.  Thank you to Element 74 for their technical assistance.

 

Thank you to everyone who participated in and attended the forum for candidates for the 8th U.S. Congressional District.  It was held on Thursday, April 25, 2013 at Career and Technology Center of the Cape Girardeau Public Schools and hosted by League of Women Voters of Southeast Missouri (LWVSEMO) and KRCU 90.9 FM/88.9 FM. Jacob McCleland from KRCU was the moderator.

The candidates are:

Thomas Brown, Independent
Doug Enyart, Constitution Party
Dr. Robert George, Independent
Steve Hodges, Democratic Party
Bill Slantz, Libertarian Party
Jason Smith, Republican Party


Thank you to Rich Payne and Randy McWilson of the Cape Girardeau Career and Technology Center for the use of the room and for recording the program.  Thank you to Dan Woods and Jacob McCleland from KRCU.

The audio of the forum is on the KRCU web page: click here

http://www.krcu.org/post/full-audio-forum-mo8-candidates

The forum will be shown on the following cable stations.  We will post the broadcast schedule when they notify us.  Also, you can contact the stations directly.

Cape Girardeau Public School District - Channel 989

Cape Girardeau - Channel 993

Poplar Bluff - Channel 2 - Sat May 4 at noon, Sun May 5 at 7 pm, Mon May 6 at 8:30, Wed May 8 at 7 pm

Rolla - Channel 16 - 7:00 p.m. on May 20, 28, 29, 30, and 31.

Ste. Genevieve - Channel 7


Important dates for the June special election

The last day to register to vote or make registration changes for the June special election is Wednesday, May 8.  That is Truman Day which is a Missouri state holiday.  The Missouri Secretary of State office and the Cape Girardeau County Clerk office will be closed.  However, registrations postmarked on that date will be accepted.  Check with your own county clerk’s office for their schedule.

Absentee ballots are now available at the county clerk’s office.   Mailed in or faxed absentee ballot requests must be received by the election authority no later than the 5:00 p.m. on the Wednesday prior to any election - May 29.  Voters can vote by absentee in the office of the local election authority until 5:00 p.m. the night before the election - Monday, June 3.   

Remember to vote on Tuesday, June 4.


Women's History Celebration - Plans are going forward for the Women's History Celebration at the Cape River Heritage Museum, noon-2 pm, Saturday March 16, cosponsored by the LWVSEMO and the museum. Vickie Devenport will give a presentation (at about 12:30) on the women who taught at the Normal School in the early years (1890-1920). There will be exhibit materials from the League and a special exhibit using an old ballot box.  Plan to come join us!

2012 Cape County Town Hall Meeting- LWVSEMO and KRCU  co-sponsored a Town Hall Meeting on Tuesday, December 4.  Public officials in attendance were Presiding Cape County Commissioner Clint Tracy, Jackson Mayor Barbara Lohr, Cape City Councilman John Voss and Missouri State Senator Wayne Wallingford.  Officials highlighted events of the last year and answered questions from the audience. 
 

 

Voter Information                                                    

How do I register to vote in Cape Girardeau County?                                

How do I register to vote in other SEMO counties?  Go to the lower right corner to select your county and find the location and phone number of the county registration service.                                 

Where do I vote? 

When is the next election? 

Elections scheduled for 2013

Municipal election April 3, 2013 ; deadline to register to vote March 7, 2013

Special election for 8th Congressional District Representative, June 4, 2013.  To learn more about the special election, click here.

Vote411 Voter Guide.  The LWVMO has adopted the vote411.org as our voter guide. Click here to use the voter guide.

 


 
 
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