League of Women Voters Lincoln/Lancaster County

09/07/2026

HAPPY LABOR DAY!

There is a deep connection between the labor movement and the fight for civil rights. Generations of working women and labor activists used the power of collective action, public parades, and community organizing not only to demand fair workplaces, but also to secure the right to vote. When the League of Women Voters was founded, it inherited that same grassroots spirit—believing that economic freedom and political democracy go hand in hand.

This weekend, as we celebrate the American workforce, let's remember that an engaged community and a strong voice at the ballot box are vital to protecting the rights of all workers.

09/03/2026

Join us on Saturday, September 5th for First Saturday Coffee at the Unitarian Church of Lincoln (6300 "A" Street) from 9:00 - 10:30.

Our guest speaker this month is Jeff Kilpatrick, director of Lancaster County Community Corrections to talk with us about diversion programs and how to keep people out of jail, particularly considering the 3x increase in length of jail stay at the Lancaster County Jail.
Members: please bring your own coffee or preferred beverage. We will have fresh pots of regular and decaf coffee for any guests. Treats will be available for all.

09/03/2026

Nominate yourself or someone you know.

Calling all Nebraska advocates, organizers and community builders! Nominations for Year Two of the Apiary are open now. 🐝

The Apiary brings together community leaders from across Nebraska to turn local ideas into meaningful action. Participants will:

• Work alongside their neighbors to create a positive local impact
• Build skills to understand state and local policy
• Attend monthly meetings to connect and collaborate with other Apiary participants statewide

📚Each participant also receives a $599 stipend, a $250 professional development fund, and paid travel, meals and lodging for in-person cohort meetings.

Know a local leader who inspires you? Maybe that leader is you! Nominate yourself or someone from your community today: https://bit.ly/Apiary27.

Learn more about the Apiary: https://civicnebraska.org/voting-rights-initiatives/apiary/.

09/01/2026

Upcoming Voter Registration and Voter Education Events

September 1 - Voter Registration – Eiseley Library, 1530 Superior Street, 6:00pm – 8:00pm

September 9 - Voter Registration - Anderson Library, 3635 Touzalin Ave,
10:30am - 12:30pm

September 9 – Voter Education - Nebraska Wesleyan Involvement Fair, Nebraska Wesleyan Campus, 10:00am - 1:00pm

September 10 – Voter Education – UNL Volunteer Placement Fair, Nebraska Union, 1400 “R” Street, 2:30pm – 4:00pm

September 12 – Voter Registration - Community Free Market, Seng Park at University Place, N.49th & Garland St, 10:00am - 11:30am

September 12 – Voter Registration - Latino Festival at Antelope Park, 1630 Memorial Drive, 2:00pm- 7:00pm

September 15, National Voter Registration Day
• Bennett Martin, 136 South 14th St., 11:00am - 1:00pm
• South Branch, 2675 South St., 3:00pm - 5:00pm
• Bethany Branch, 1810 North Cotner Blvd., 4:00pm – 6:00pm
• Gere, 2400 South 56th St., 5:00pm - 7:00pm

September 18 – Voter Registration - Lincoln Unites, Uni Place Makers Market,
N. 47th & 50th and St. Paul Avenue, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

September 23 - Voter Registration - Matt Talbot, 2121 N. 27th St., 5:00pm - 7:00pm

September 26 – Voter Registration - Harvest Moon Festival, Antelope Park, 1630 Memorial Drive, 4:00pm-7:00pm

September 26 – Voter Registration – Super Saver, 27th & Cornhusker, 1:00pm – 3:00pm

September 30 – Voter Registration - Project Connect Lincoln at Pinnacle Bank Arena, 9:00am - 3:00pm

08/31/2026

News on the Respect Nebraska Voters Ballot Initiative

Today, the Nebraska Secretary of State announced that he has refused to place the Respect Nebraska Voters initiative on the November 2026 statewide ballot due to his decision to side with a small group of senators’ concerns that it does not meet constitutional single-subject requirements. This is yet another attempt by our politicians to interfere with our constitutional right to make our voices heard at the ballot box.

We strongly disagree with Secretary of State Evnen’s decision to withhold this initiative from the ballot. The initiative language was carefully drafted and thoroughly reviewed to conform to single subject constitutional requirements and precedent.

In light of the Secretary of State’s flawed reasoning that led to this determination, Respect Nebraska Voters will challenge his ruling in court, and we are confident that this initiative will ultimately be placed on the November 2026 ballot.

Over 186,000 Nebraskans, representing voters from every county in the state, signed this petition to further protect the people’s lawmaking powers from legislative interference, and we will keep fighting to ensure Nebraskans get the chance to vote on this constitutional amendment on election day.

08/29/2026

Congratulations, Rachel and Toni, state and national League members!

08/25/2026

There are a number of opportunities to register to vote this week:

Tuesday, August 25th, 6:00pm - 8:00pm, Gere Library, 2400 S. 56th Street
Wednesday, August 26th, 5:00pm - 7:00pm, Matt Talbot, 2121 N. 27th Street
Saturday, August 29th, 10:00am - 1:00pm, Cultural Bazaar, Asian Community & Cultural Center, 144 N 44th St.

08/24/2026

An important environmental forum with candidates.

08/23/2026

Proud to become a member of the Nebraska Civic Engagement Table

Get to know our newest Member organizations in the network! The mission of the League of Women Voters Lincoln/Lancaster County is to empower voters and defend democracy. They do this through robust voter registration and education programs and offer a one-stop shop for election information at VOTE411.org, a free nonpartisan online election resource guide on how to register, where to vote, personalized candidate information, and other helpful material for voters in the city of Lincoln.

08/22/2026

Sunday, August 23, 2026
6:30-8:30 p.m.
Memorial Stadium Loop (14th and Vine streets)

Join the League of Women Voters of Lincoln-Lancaster County as we welcome students back to Lincoln, register them to vote if needed and answer any questions they might have so that they are ready to vote in the upcoming General Election on November 3.

At the Street Festival, hundreds of student organizations, campus departments, sports clubs, non-profits and local businesses host booths to welcome thousands of students to campus with freebies, food and opportunities to get connected. The Street Festival is part of Big Red Welcome.