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Debates

Vice Presidential Debate Bingo (Blog)

Even when they're stressful, debates are essential opportunities for the public to hear directly from the people vying for their votes. 

Voters deserve to hear what Governor Tim Walz and Senator JD Vance have to say about the biggest issues of the day, from the economy to abortion rights to foreign policy. 

And while they're listening, they deserve to have a little fun.

So download our bingo cards and share them with your friends and family. 

Presidential Debate Bingo (Blog)

Compete to be the first to get "BINGO" while watching the presidential candidate debates!

League of Women Voters Statement on Presidential Debates (Press Release)

WASHINGTON — The League of Women Voters of the United States issued the following statement addressing the 2024 presidential debate schedule: 

 

Editorial: Debate excuses don't fly (News Clips)

This opinion was originally published in the Times Union.

The Times Union Editorial Board wrote this thoughtful opinion on the importance of candidate participation in debates and forums.

Another Voice: Participation by candidates essential to democratic process (News Clips)

This opinion was originally published by The Buffalo News.

Lori Robinson, president of the League of Women Voters of Buffalo Niagara, NY, wrote about the importance of candidate participation in debates and forums.

The League's History Sponsoring Presidential Debates (Blog)

The League of Women Voters became a household name in the mid-twentieth century as the award-winning sponsor of the US’s first televised presidential debates. Why did that change, and will the League ever sponsor Presidential debates again?

League of Women Voters will persist in efforts despite lack of cooperation from candidates (News Clips)

This letter was originally published by BG Independent.

The public can rest assured that the League of Women Voters of Bowling Green will persist in our efforts to encourage political responsibility through informed, active participation in government. We will continue to give candidates opportunities to present their views publicly and seek ways to make these opportunities available to all candidates.

Virginia Kase Solomón on Women Voters and the 2022 Midterm Elections (News Clips)

This conversation originally aired on C-SPAN's Washington Journal.

League of Women Voters CEO Virginia Kase Solomón talked about women voters and the 2022 midterm elections. 

 

Debate dodging: The latest threat to our democracy (News Clips)

This op-ed was originally published in The Hill.

In this age of hyper-partisanship and polarization, there is a dangerous trend in politics this election cycle: candidates refusing to face their opponents in debates.

The LWV's debate rules haven't changed (News Clips)

This opinion was originally published in the CT Mirror.

Something has changed, but it is not the League.