Things You Can Do

Here are concrete ways YOU can take action at the local, state and national level to protect and expand voting rights and ensure everyone is represented in our democracy.

SIGN-UP TO OBSERVE THE 2026 POST-ELECTION REVIEW (PER)

Support Minnesota's free and fair elections by signing up to observe the 2026 Post-Election Review (PER)! Every volunteer with LWVMN will be trained as a nonpartisan observer and join a team of observers. We hope to build on 2024 when 160 trained volunteers observed the PER in 43 of Minnesota’s 87 counties, and we subsequently reported that Minnesota’s elections are transparent, verifiable, and accurate to county boards and newspapers across Minnesota. Sign up here.

OTHER OPPORTUNITIES

  • Get Involved with Women Defending Democracy: Unite and Rise 8.5 (WDD) - Launched in May 2025, Unite and Rise 8.5 is an initiative from LWVUS to activate 8.5 million voters using the power of voter engagement as a cornerstone of our democracy. In Minnesota, this means that we must engage 145,000 voters through civic education and engagement, public mobilization, partnership-building, and legal advocacy. Use toolkits and resources on the LWVMN website to get involved and take action today. As part of Unite & Rise 8.5, LWV Minneapolis launched Women Defending Democracy in June 2025 with the aim of mobilizing collective action in defense of our democracy, our rights, and our democratic institutions. The group meets bi-weekly on Wednesdays at 5 pm via Zoom. Each session focuses on a single issue, discusses concrete actions we can take, and how we track them. Topics are determined by and for WDD participants. New participants are welcome to join at any time.

  • Fired Up Friday - Join other state leaguers for this members-only gathering to come together and share your concerns and questions about the issues of our day, and learn how you can take constructive, nonpartisan action within your local League or personally.

  • Action Alerts - Take action in only 60 seconds! Sign onto LWV and LWVMN Action Alerts. More voices = More impact.