Tag: Politics and Voting

Candidate Info for November from CCVA

The Champaign County Voter's Alliance  has a Candidate Guide (http://www.votechampaign.org/guidefinal.php) for the November 6 election.   It shows both Democratic and Republican candidates along with a photo and other information.  The side-by-side comparison is useful for those of us watching the yard signs and wondering: Who is that person?  Is she or he in my party? The … Continue reading Candidate Info for November from CCVA

Livestream Teach-In: Jewish Legacy of Voting Rights

On June 3, 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm, join Bend the Arc's national livestream in room 215, Champaign Public Library, on the Jewish legacy of fighting for voting rights and our campaign to flip Congress in 2018.   Let’s pack the room and learn how we are going to unseat Rodney Davis in November! Please … Continue reading Livestream Teach-In: Jewish Legacy of Voting Rights

State Senator Bennett Hosting Town Halls for Danville & Champaign

State Senator Scott Bennett (D-Champaign) will host town hall meetings in Champaign and Danville to recap the spring legislative session, including the budget status and legislation he worked on. “In-person town hall meetings are a fundamental way to get feedback from the constituents I represent,” Bennett said. “It's always been important to work with my … Continue reading State Senator Bennett Hosting Town Halls for Danville & Champaign

Join CCVA for “The Road Ahead” and GOTV

On Saturday May 26, 2:00 - 4:00, CCVA will host a discussion of "The Road Ahead" and plans for GOTV (Get Out The Vote) in the General Election next November.   CCVA reminds us that:  This past March, Champaign County shattered voter turnout records for the Primary Election. Campus voter turnout was triple what it … Continue reading Join CCVA for “The Road Ahead” and GOTV