LEAGUE of WOMEN VOTERS of BUFFALO-NIAGARA

About Us

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ABOUT US

League of Women Voters of Buffalo-Niagara

The League of Women Voters of Buffalo-Niagara serves Buffalo, Erie and Niagara Counties and the communities around us.  Consistent with the national and state League’s mission, our activities are focused on helping to ensure, inform and enable the people in our counties. Our League holds regular meetings that focus on civic issues of both national and local interest. We also actively participate in voter registration drives at local schools, naturalization ceremonies, and community events.  With a known track record of fairness and integrity, our members are routinely asked to moderate candidate forums in the weeks leading up to elections.

Today, the League has expanded our vision of a more inclusive democracy for all Americans, regardless of gender, sex, race, ability, or party so they can see themselves represented in our government. To build this vision, we bring an anti-racist, social justice lens to the issues of affordable housing, expanding voter access, fighting voter suppression, money in politics, redistricting and safe and fair elections.  We also promote social and economic justice through the lenses of health care, the environmental, immigration reform and the Census.

OUR CAUSES EVENTS

Officers and Board of Directors

Officers:

President – Lori Robinson

Vice President – Marian Deutschman

Secretary – Suzanne Thomas

Treasurer – Terri Parks

Office Mgr:  Suzanne Kelley 

Board of Directors:

Timothy Priano

Julie Wise

Maggie Maloney

Christine Cavarello

Samantha White

Amy DiChristina

Deborah Cohen

Alberta Roman

LEAGUE of WOMEN VOTERS of BUFFALO-NIAGARA

UPCOMING EVENTS and NEWS

Monthly Weekly Daily List
September 2025
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CONSTITUTION DAY

Constitution Day and Citizenship Day is an American federal observance that recognizes the adoption of the United States Constitution and those who have become U.S. citizens. It is normally observed on September 17, the day in 1787 that delegates to the Constitutional Convention signed the document in Philadelphia. For more Info check out these sites: […]
17 Sep
All Day

3rd Thursday Happy Hour

Join us as we raise a glass to Democracy!  Bring a friend…Bring two!    
18 Sep - 16 Oct
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Resurgence Brewing Co
55 Chicago St, Buffalo

VOLUNTEER: MUSIC IS ART

Always a great show and a super place to be right on the waterfront.  As more details are sent out, we will update this so you have the info at your fingertips.   TO VOLUNTEER, CLICK HERE:  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0549A9A82EABF8C07-57768877-music
20 Sep
11:00 pm - 11:00 pm
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WNY Bridge Brigade

The WNY Bridge Brigade provides physical messaging in the real world to connect with and activate community members who share anger and fear about our democracy’s future. Every week, dedicated volunteers gather on bridges and overpasses throughout Western New York for what we call “Rush Hour Resistance”—displaying bold, clear signs that cut through the distraction […]
26 Sep
3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Genessee Rd Overpass and Cleveland Rd Overpass
A hand marks a ranked-choice voting ballot, filling in ovals to indicate 1st, 2nd, and 3rd preferences for three candidates.

WNY Ranked Choice Voting Coalition

Have you stayed away from the polls because you thought your vote didn’t matter?  Learn about Ranked Choice Voting where your vote makes a difference.  It’s a game changer! https://ppgbuffalo.org/files/documents/government/elections/government-_ranked_choice_voting_in_western_new_york.pdf Here is a chance to volunteer with Partnership for the Public Good and The League of Women Voters for Buffalo-Niagara and become a part of […]
27 Sep
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
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WNY Ranked Choice Voting Coalition-II

Have you stayed away from the polls because you thought your vote didn’t matter?  Learn about Ranked Choice Voting where your vote makes a difference.  It’s a game changer! https://ppgbuffalo.org/files/documents/government/elections/government-_ranked_choice_voting_in_western_new_york.pdf Here is a chance to volunteer with Partnership for the Public Good and The League of Women Voters for Buffalo-Niagara and become a part of […]
27 Sep
2:00 pm - 8:00 pm
A hand marks a ranked-choice voting ballot, filling in ovals to indicate 1st, 2nd, and 3rd preferences for three candidates.

WNY Ranked Choice Voting Coalition-III

Have you stayed away from the polls because you thought your vote didn’t matter?  Learn about Ranked Choice Voting where your vote makes a difference.  It’s a game changer! https://ppgbuffalo.org/files/documents/government/elections/government-_ranked_choice_voting_in_western_new_york.pdf Here is a chance to volunteer with Partnership for the Public Good and The League of Women Voters for Buffalo-Niagara and become a part of […]
28 Sep
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location Name
October 2025
A hand marks a ranked-choice voting ballot, filling in ovals to indicate 1st, 2nd, and 3rd preferences for three candidates.

WNY Ranked Choice Voting Coalition-IV

Have you stayed away from the polls because you thought your vote didn’t matter?  Learn about Ranked Choice Voting where your vote makes a difference.  It’s a game changer! https://ppgbuffalo.org/files/documents/government/elections/government-_ranked_choice_voting_in_western_new_york.pdf Here is a chance to volunteer with Partnership for the Public Good and The League of Women Voters for Buffalo-Niagara and become a part of […]
04 Oct
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Bidwell Farmers Market, Bidwell Pkwy, Buffalo
A hand marks a ranked-choice voting ballot, filling in ovals to indicate 1st, 2nd, and 3rd preferences for three candidates.

WNY Ranked Choice Voting Coalition-V

Have you stayed away from the polls because you thought your vote didn’t matter?  Learn about Ranked Choice Voting where your vote makes a difference.  It’s a game changer! https://ppgbuffalo.org/files/documents/government/elections/government-_ranked_choice_voting_in_western_new_york.pdf Here is a chance to volunteer with Partnership for the Public Good and The League of Women Voters for Buffalo-Niagara and become a part of […]
10 Oct
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Buffalo Outer Harbor Terminal B
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Candidate Forum – Orchard Park Community Activity Center

Town of Orchard Park Supervisor, Town Council, Superintendent of Highways, Erie County Comptroller The League of Women Voters has a long history of hosting nonpartisan candidate forums and educating the American people. Every election season, Leagues across the county hold hundreds of candidate debates and forums to help voters learn about the candidates on their ballot.  […]
10 Oct
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Orchard Park Community Activity Center
4529 California Rd, Orchard Park 14127
A hand marks a ranked-choice voting ballot, filling in ovals to indicate 1st, 2nd, and 3rd preferences for three candidates.

WNY Ranked Choice Voting Coalition-VI

Have you stayed away from the polls because you thought your vote didn’t matter?  Learn about Ranked Choice Voting where your vote makes a difference.  It’s a game changer! https://ppgbuffalo.org/files/documents/government/elections/government-_ranked_choice_voting_in_western_new_york.pdf Here is a chance to volunteer with Partnership for the Public Good and The League of Women Voters for Buffalo-Niagara and become a part of […]
11 Oct
11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Fall Fest at Buffalo Central Terminal

Community Partners Virtual Meeting

Monthly: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/tZMlcemppz0iHNfcQREgWQCGJY4Te_MB-A8v/ics?icsToken=DC6W6EOR-IjSfRAzxAAALAAAAMEtHss-prVjOnGSmuauJcy1HLvdwqYG6XWCa0zGHuQxNgJfnXN5y9VutdPox8Ols09zAsO8VmUCtl3_OTAwMDAwMQ&meetingMasterEventId=du32PvP5RQef3wbe9Jsvxw Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87860196863 Meeting ID: 878 6019 6863
13 Oct
12:30 pm - 2:30 pm
1272 Delaware Ave, Buffalo NY 14209
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Community Partnership Committee Meeting

The next virtual meeting of the Community Partnership Committee will be February 10, 2025 at 10:30 a.m.  Please join us using the zoom link below.

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87860196863

Meeting ID: 878 6019 6863

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Advocacy Committee

Are you passionate about shaping the future through civic engagement? We’re looking for enthusiastic volunteers to join our Advocacy Committee. This is an opportunity to collaborate with like-minded individuals and advocate for important issues supported by our non-partisan organization.

No prior experience is necessary – just a commitment to creating positive change. If you are ready to take action and play a meaningful role in our advocacy efforts, I encourage you to join us. Please respond to me by February 10, 2025, by email at MMistymo@aol.com 

Get Out & Vote

Naturalization Ceremony

Are you interested in welcoming our newest citizens and helping them register to vote?  Consider joining our list of volunteers to meet and greet these wonderful people from all over the world who have chosen to come to our country and become naturalized citizens.  

Join us at the Robert H Jackson Federal Courthouse in Buffalo

February 5, 2025 

February 12, 2025

Contact Media@LWVBN.org with your name and contact information.