LWV of Great Bend | The League of Women Voters of Great Bend is a non-partisan, grassroots, volunteer and political organization with eight local Leagues across the state. LWVK encourages the informed and active participation of citizens in government and aims to influence public policy through education and advocacy.

The League of Women Voters of Great Bend is a grassroots organization advocating for informed and engaged voters. All citizens of voting age, both men and women, are welcome to join as members.

Consider becoming a member today! Your membership provides support for the efforts and mission of League, and you’ll receive updates not only from LWV of Great Bend, but also timely announcements from the state and national Leagues. You’ll also get the Kansas Voter and the local newsletter in addition to getting the latest on issues related to voting, voter registration, and access to voting. And here’s more for you to know …

Oct. 18th No Kings peaceful rallies are located here:

They are organized to protest many of the current Administration’s policies.

1- Salina rally at the intersection of Ninth St. & Magnolia Rd. from 9 am – 9 pm.

Organized by Committed Kansas Activists (CKA). Founders: Miranda Bachman & Becky Norlin.

2- Hutchison rally at the Crescent Park on 1700 N. Main St. from 10 m – 12 pm.
Organized by a nonpartisan group called Hutch Common Ground.

3- Hays rally at the Hays Convention and Visitors Bureau on 27th St. & Vine St. from 4:30- 5:30 pm.

Organized by Common Cause.

4- McPherson rally at Linnea Park on 301 E. Kansas Ave. from 11 am- 12 pm.
Organized by Common Cause.

People can find rallies and volunteer opportunities at www.mobilize.org

https://sos.ks.gov/elections/important-election-dates.html

2025 General Election

Saturday, September 20

Deadline to transmit UOCAVA (overseas) ballots.

Tuesday, October 14

Deadline to register to vote or update your voter registration information to participate in the 2025 general election.

Wednesday, October 15

First day of advance voting. Advance ballots by mail are transmitted. In-person advance voting may begin. Check with your county election officer (620-793-1835) for specific times and locations.

Tuesday, October 28

In-person advance voting must begin.

Tuesday, November 4, GENERAL ELECTION

(There is a 3-day grace period in 2025. In 2026 all advance ballots by mail must arrive by Election Day)

Monday, November 17

Last day for county board of canvassers to certify official results.

October 16th: Hoisington Candidate Form @ the Friendship House

Have questions for the candidates? Click the link Here to submit your questions to the League

Please, view the Vote411 information on candidates running for local elections:

https://www.vote411.org/ballot

When the page comes up:

– type in your address.

– click ‘Get Started’ on the lower right.

– List of positions comes up: Mayor, City Council, USD 428, BCC Trustees.

– Click ‘View Race’- then click ‘View Answers’.

– Click ‘Next’ in the upper right to go to the next race.

On April 11, 2024, Jan Stice and Janice Walker visited the Ellinwood High School senior history class.

Janice presented the history of suffrage noting that it took 72 years for women to achieve voting rights.
Jan detailed the importance of voting and details of how to register and where to vote.

Speaking up for our community

The following are among the many important issues LWV of Great Bend has supported in the past:

Establishing Barton College
Improving physical education in elementary schools
Adopting flood control measures in our area
Establishing 911 service in Barton County
Increasing the number of county commissioners to five
Promoting a more diverse judiciary in Kansas

If any of these issues appeal to you, we would love to have you join LWV of Great Bend today!

Our mission

The League of Women Voters, a nonpartisan political organization, encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy.