Welcome to LWV of Lane County
Shining a Bright Light on Democracy!
What's Happening
News:
The League stood up for voters — and we won.
On Monday evening, the US Supreme Court delivered a major victory for voters — and for the League. The Court left in place through the November election the preliminary injunction secured by the League and our partners in League of Women Voters of Massachusetts v. Trump, blocking the US Postal Service from enforcing key parts of its new mail-ballot rule. The decision means voters in all 50 states can continue to use their states’ existing processes for mail voting.
The OR Secretary of State has just released the Oregon Toolkit for Voting in 2026. It goes through the process from registering to voting.
What does it mean to be Nonpartisan?
The League of Women Voters doesn’t endorse parties or candidates. Our focus is on issues and policies, not partisan allegiance. At times, League positions may align with a party or candidate; at other times, they may not. This flyer explains the League’s position. Click Nonpartison
Action:
The SAVE ACT Suite of bills – Revisited
Members of Congress are attempting to revive the SAVE Act in several measures that LWV collectively calls “the SAVE ACT Suite of Bills”. Americans do not need more obstacles to voting. Call your members of Congress to urge rejection of these bills! Go to Save Act for more information. Call or email your representatives. The League is asking again for you to contact your legislators about stopping the Save Act. Click on STOP to send your statement.
Read more about what the LWV of Massachusetts lawsuit entails.Action needed! Make your voice heard! Your comments needed to protect our forests!Defend Oregon’s Wild Forests
On August 20th, the proposed rule was published in the Federal Register, opening a 30-day comment period.
The new deadline for comments is Oct. 6, 2026.
Now is the time to voice your concern.
Submit your comments at:
regulations.gov https://www.regulations.gov/document/FS-2025-0001-223869/comment
Select “Special Areas: Roadless Area Conservation”
Be inspired! You can read comments already submitted as well at the link above.
Upcoming Events
Tommy Gong 10/27/26 Speaker Series
Tommy Gong, Lane County Clerk, will be our guest speaker. Election Day: Behind The Scenes a look at Lane County processes and challenges. Click for more information and RegistrationWe’re working hard on behalf of our Lane County Community getting ready for the November elections.
10/3/26 – Democracy at the Grange, Grange Fall Harvest Festival, Cottage Grove – 11am-5pm10/10/26 – Cottage Grove Library Volunteer Fair, 10am – 1pmVolunteering is a great way to connect with your community and other members, while feeling good about making an impact in the world! Email volunteer@lwvlc.org to volunteer.10/23-25/26 – Lane County Home Improvement Show
The League will be at the Show registering voters.Publications
Recent Publications:
May 2026: Health Care in Lane County
April, 2026: K-12 Exceptional Learners Study
Mar. 2026: Public Services in Rural Lane County
Dec. 2025: The Evolving Role of AI on Democracy
Nov. 2025: Mis and Dis-Information
League Calendar
