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The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan, grassroots organization working to protect and expand voting rights and ensure everyone is represented in our democracy. We empower voters and defend democracy through advocacy, education, and litigation, at the local, state, and national levels.
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2024 ELECTION ROUNDUP
A message from our president Shawn Bartelt
The League of Women Voters of Sarasota County is profoundly grateful to everyone who participated in the 2024 General Election. Sarasota County’s 84% record turnout exceeded the state’s 78.8% average.
Thank you to our many volunteers who worked tirelessly this election year to educate and energize voters by;
- Registering voters at 38 events throughout the county.
- Offering election related programs including 32 Speaker’s Bureau presentations.
- Hosting candidate forums for School Board, Hospital Board, County Commission, Charter Review Board and North Port City Commission.
- Ensuring that vote411.org provided information on all local candidates and races.
- Compiling and distributing digital and printed voter guides despite the disruption of Hurricane Milton.
Regarding advocacy, we took positions on;
Amendment 1 - to oppose partisan school board elections
Amendment 4 - in favor of reproductive freedom
Amendment 6 - to oppose repeal of public campaign financing
1 Mil Referendum - to support excellence in our Sarasota County public schools
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