The League of Women Voters Hosts Nonpartisan Public Candidate Debates on October 21st

The League of Women Voters of Highland Park/Highwood is pleased to continue its long tradition of presenting unbiased, nonpartisan information about elections, the voting process, and issues affecting local citizens by hosting a series of public debates between candidates who are running for crucially important local, state and national offices. The debates will offer ample Q & A time with all candidates. Debates are free to the public and free parking will be available.

October 21st at Lake Forest-Lake Bluff Senior Center, Dickinson Hall, 100 E. Old Mill Rd in Lake Forest, IL
Candidates for the following county offices will participate in a series of open debates: States Attorney, Circuit Court Clerk, Recorder of Deeds, and Coroner.

The Debates are co-sponsored by The Leagues of Women Voters of Highland Park/Highwood, Deerfield, and Lake Forest/Lake Bluff.

Warm Up For The Debates by visiting lwvhp.org after October 5th and clicking on ELECTIONS > VOTER’S GUIDE to meet the key Republican and Democratic parties’ candidates and learn their answers to key questions on the issues.

About The League of Women Voters of Highland Park/Highwood:
The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan political organization encouraging informed and active participation in government. It influences public policy through education and advocacy. The League never supports or opposes any political party or candidate.

The League of Women Voters has two separate and distinct roles.
· Voters Service/Citizen Education: we present unbiased nonpartisan information about elections, the voting process, and issues.
· Action/Advocacy: we are also nonpartisan, but, after study, we use our positions to advocate for or against particular policies in the public interest.