Our Mission

EMPOWERING VOTERS • DEFENDING DEMOCRACY
Through
Education and Advocacy

NONPARTISAN
We never support or oppose any political party or candidate.
Remaining Nonpartisan in Hyper-partisan Times | League of Women Voters (lwv.org)

EDUCATION
We educate ourselves and our community about major public policy issues and candidates.
Impact On Issues 2022 – 2024 | League of Women Voters (lwv.org)

DIVERSITY, EQUITY, and INCLUSION
The League is fully committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion - in principle and in practice - as central to the League's current and future success in engaging all people, organizations, and policy makers in creating a more perfect democracy.

ELECTIONS

Voter Registration ended October 7, 2024
Vote by mail application deadline October 24, 2024
Apply for your Absentee Ballot before October 24, 2024. Call the Johnson County Clerk [317-346-4467] or apply online at https://indianavoters.in.gov/.

Vote early In-Person

Dates and Locations: 2024 Johnson County Voting Locations

VOTERS MUST SHOW THEIR VALID INDIANA ID OR DRIVER’S LICENSE WHEN THEY VOTE!

KNOW THE CANDIDATES ON YOUR BALLOT

https://www.vote411.org/

2024 Indiana Capital Chronical Voter Guide (opens in new window)
Information about the presidential race to school board candidates: https://dailyjournal.net/category/local-news/election-2024/ The Daily Journal makes all local and some state stories free to read.
To see “WHO’S ON MY BALLOT”: https://indianavoters.in.gov/
Ballot measure - Constitutional Amendment: Read article on Ballotpedia
Supreme Court Judges for Retention. If retained, justices serve a ten-year term
https://sheilakennedy.net/category/personal-autonomy/
Mark S Massa: appointed by Governor Mitch Daniels. Assumed office on 4/2/2012
https://ballotpedia.org/Mark_S._Massa
https://ballotpedia.org/Ballotpedia_Courts:_State_Partisanship
https://public.courts.in.gov/decisions?c=9510
Derek Molter: appointed by Governor Holcomb on 6/10/2022
https://ballotpedia.org/Derek_Molter
https://public.courts.in.gov/decisions?c=9510

Loretta H Rush: appointed by Governor Mitch Daniels. Assumed office on 11/7/2012
https://ballotpedia.org/Loretta_H._Rush
https://ballotpedia.org/Ballotpedia_Courts:_State_Partisanship
https://public.courts.in.gov/decisions?c=9510

August 13, 2024. Lieutenant governor candidates to meet at agriculture-themed debate | news - Indiana Public Media

MAKE A PLAN TO VOTE

My Plan to Vote

STEP 1 - VISIT THE INDIANA STATE WEBSITE

IndianaVoters.in.gov

Register to vote (apply online)
Check the status of your voting registration
Vote by mail or traveling board (apply online and print forms)

STEP 2 - KNOW WHEN AND WHERE YOU WILL VOTE

2024 Johnson County Vote Centers and Dates - General Election

STEP 3 - KNOW THE CANDIDATES ON YOUR BALLOT

Candidates on Johnson County Ballots 2024

Step 4 - Share your voting plan and encourage family and friends to make a Plan to Vote

A. Obtain a free ID card for voting purposes from any BMV license branch: https://www.in.gov/sos/elections/voter-information/photo-id-law/obtaining-a-photo-id/
B. https://www.lwv.org/blog/100-days-and-100-ways-get-ready-election-day

What are the residency requirements for Indiana? - IN.gov
What are the Registry and Voting Requirements for College Students?
What are the details about the Photo ID Law?"

How Indiana Ranks compared to other states

Indiana needs legislators who want to improve Indiana’s rankings. Indiana has extremely low scores on natural environment and healthcare.

2024 State Scorecard on Women’s Health and Reproductive Care | "Commonwealth Fund Indiana.pdf" (commonwealthfund.org)

2024 Indiana Election Calendar click here

https://www.in.gov/sos/elections/voter-information/work-the-polls/
Or call 317-346-4467 Johnson County Voter Registration

LWVJC UPDATES

https://indianacitizen.org/too-much-at-stake-nonpartisan-advocacy-groups-unveil-effort-to-get-more-hoosiers-on-voter-rolls/

League of Women Voters of Johnson County Look to the Future
The League of Women Voters of Johnson County IN gathered on August 31, 2024. Click photo to read the Daily Journal article.

The League of Women Voters of Johnson County IN celebrated the beginning of our third year on June 20, 2024. We continue to learn and share nonpartisan information about elections, candidates, and legislation, and collaborate with people and organizations, and other local Leagues on projects that benefit Johnson County. As we approach the November elections, we continue to empower voters and defend democracy.
2024 Annual Meeting Attendees

Women’s Equality Day, celebrated every August 26, commemorates the passage of women’s suffrage in the U.S. We must continue to protect and expand hard-won voting rights for people who are in minority groups. Read more at Women's Equality Day - National Women's History Alliance (nationalwomenshistoryalliance.org) and Women's Equality Day 2024 in the United States (timeanddate.com)

2024 WHM Theme - National Women's History Alliance (nationalwomenshistoryalliance.org)

Women’s History Month 2024 - Dates, Facts & Quotes | HISTORY

NATIONAL WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH (nationaltoday.com)

Bing Videos

Women's History Month 2024 (womenshistorymonth.gov)

Advocacy

We encourage informed and active participation in all levels of government.
Our Legislators make decisions that affect our daily life and the direction of our county, state, and nation.

Make your voice heard.

LWV makes it easy! Click on the links to contact your U.S. Legislators

Johnson County

Click here:
2024 IGA - Johnson County Legislators This document lists all of the Johnson County Legislators.

Johnson County is in 4 state Senate Districts:

SD 32 - Aaron Freeman [R]

SD 36 - Cyndi Carrasco [R]

SD 37 - Rodric Bray [R]

SD 41 - Greg Walker [R]

Johnson County is in 4 state House Districts:

HD 47 - Robb Greene [R]

HD 57 - Craig Haggard [R]

HD 58 - Michelle Davis [R]

HD 60 - Peggy Mayfield [R]

INDIANA

INDIANA GENERAL ASSEMBLY 2024

2024 Bills at the Indiana General Assembly | (source)League of Women Voters of Indiana (lwvin.org)

The IGA 2024 Session starts on January 9. IGA | Home (in.gov) Visit the IGA website frequently for information about bills that are being considered or scheduled for voting.

Tips for talking to legislators

IGA Committees 2024 Legislators to contact while a bill is still in committee.

IGA | Bills for 2024 Session (in.gov) Full list of bills for IGA 2024 Session

Committees have a lot of power at the Indiana Statehouse: Here's what you need to know (wfyi.org) 1/3/2024

More information about 2024 Legislation here

Senators approve child care, prior authorization bills - Indiana Capital Chronicle 1/18/2024

Hoosiers’ Stances on Marijuana, Abortion Highlighted in 2023 Hoosier Survey Results | Ball State University (bsu.edu). 1/16/2024

These are the major education topics Indiana lawmakers expect to focus on in 2024 - Indiana Capital Chronicle 1/3/2024

Senate Republicans prioritize literacy, health in five-part agenda - Indiana Capital Chronicle

Indiana private schooling is growing, and vouchers are growing faster - Chalkbeat 1/4/2024.

Follow these bills:

IGA | Senate Bill 187 - Prohibition of free or reduced fares on election day (in.gov). Free bus rides on Election Day would stop under Senate Republican bill - THE INDIANA CITIZEN, author: Senator Gary Byrne, SD 47.
Indiana Statehouse: Lawmakers go after Indy this session - Axios Indianapolis: HB 1199, SB 133, SB 52
BILL TRACKER | MADVoters: Information about 2024 IGA bills that affect healthcare equity, education equity, Economic equity, principles of democracy, and community development.

Reliable Indiana news sources about candidates, legislations and issues:

Indiana General Assembly

TheStatehouseFile.com offers daily coverage of the Indiana Statehouse. The free Indiana news site is powered by the students of Franklin College’s Pulliam School of Journalism.

The Indiana Capital Chronicle is an independent, nonprofit news organization dedicated to giving Hoosiers a comprehensive look inside state government, policy and elections.

The Daily Journal - News from Franklin, Greenwood and across Johnson County, Indiana. DailyJournal editors and reporters have been honored for outstanding design, investigative reporting and opinion page writing.

NATIONAL

U.S. Legislators

U.S. Senator for Indiana - Todd Young [R]

U.S. Senator for Indiana - Mike Braun [R]

U.S. Congressman - Greg Pence [R] representing Indiana's 6th District

Take Action:

Help Protect Farmers. Go to

Contact Congress - Kiss the Ground

to tell your congressional representative to protect funds for conservation.

Urge Congress to Address the Climate Crisis and Protect Our Youth | League of Women Voters (lwv.org)

Tell Congress That Equality Belongs in the Constitution | League of Women Voters (lwv.org) Senate Joint Resolution 4 [S.J. Res 4]

Take Action: Root Out Dark Money | League of Women Voters (lwv.org)

Tell Democrats and Republicans to Work Together on Voting Rights | League of Women Voters (lwv.org)

Increasing Voter Registration | League of Women Voters (lwv.org)

LWVJC IN THE COMMUNITY

SAVE THE DATE (League of Women Voters of Indiana)

More photos here

Join Us!

We welcome everyone to be a member or attend meetings. All League activities promote Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.

Join Us

League of Women Voters -- Who we are. What we do.
View the 5-minute introduction to the League of Women Voters of Johnson County, Indiana

Why join the LWV?

Problem solve with diverse individuals who are committed to democracy and have unique experiences and knowledge.
Increase personal knowledge and share information with the community about voting, legislators, legislation, and advocacy.
Expand personal leadership skills and coach members to be leaders.
Make new friends and have fun.
Gain real experience with the election process and to help people learn how to vote.
Promote bipartisanship and healthy conversations.
Support our democracy through education and promotion of civic engagement.

LWVJC Leadership Team

Spokesperson: Karen Lunsford

Secretary: Mary Kooi

Co-Treasurers: Jan Van Dyke, Gigi Shook

Communications: Marlena Boswell, Tammy Smith

Environment: Dee Johnson

Membership: Karen Lunsford

VOTE411: Susan Jerger

Voter Services: Mari Kooi, Inés Fernández

Website Administrator:

Next Steps

Build relationships among members and with the Johnson County community
Listen to ideas and questions from Johnson County residents
Civic Education - promote civic responsibility through learning about candidates and issues, and voting