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News & Updates

News coverage of LWVND and local chapters, including events, outreach, and advocacy. 

Oct 28, 2026

Whether you vote by mail or in person, you can use our nonpartisan voter guide at VOTE411.org to research your ballot information.

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Grand Forks Herald

Oct 21, 2026

To honor the conscientious Barnes County Auditor’s staff on National Election Heroes Day October 20, local members of the League of Women Voters delivered home-baked goodies and in-person thanks.

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NewsDakota

Oct 20, 2026

The purpose of the event is to show who are the candidates running for what offices this year in the November 3rd general election.

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KNOX News Radio

Oct 19, 2026

Others, like Carol Sawicki of the League of Women Voters, think that 60% is an unreasonably high bar that could even discourage democratic participation. "It's hard enough to do an initiated measure without making it even harder. This isn't something that people do lightly."

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KVRR

Oct 19, 2026

The League of Women Voters encourages voters to participate in North Dakota’s election on Tuesday, Nov. 3... We can increase voter turnout for Nov. 3: let’s text our friends, talk to our neighbors, and share the VOTE411 voter guide so they can cast their ballot with confidence.

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InForum

Oct 1, 2026

The League of Women Voters in North Dakota opposes the measure because they believe it would make it more difficult for amendments to be made to the constitution... “We believe in an equal voice for voters, and this takes that away,” said Tweeten.

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KFYR-TV

Oct 1, 2026

"It's a good opportunity for us as a public to attend a meeting and see what they do and some of the issues they are having - and that we can have an opportunity to comment," said Cheri Bonebrake, president of the Plum Valley League of Women Voters, who attended with other league members.

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Minot Daily News

Sep 24, 2026

The League of Women Voters of North Dakota has an online voter guide at VOTE411.org/lwvnd, which also includes information on local races.

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North Dakota Monitor

Sep 22, 2026

[Kathy Tweeten] said the group opposes the higher voter threshold because it places a “significant barrier” for North Dakotans participating in the political process.

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North Dakota Monitor

Sep 20, 2026

“VOTE411 provides North Dakota voters with information on where candidates stand on issues and gives voters the tools they need to navigate the voting process,” said Kathy Tweeten, LWVND president.

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News Dakota

Sep 18, 2026

The League of Women Voters of North Dakota has published its nonpartisan voter guide through Vote411.org. The online tool lets voters enter their address to see the races and ballot measures that apply to them.

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KFYR-TV

Sep 17, 2026

"Whatever will appear on your ballot will be there, and you will be able to compare candidate answers to different issues. How do they stand on those issues?" said Kathy Tweeten, president of the League of Women Voters North Dakota.

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Inforum

Sep 11, 2026

The League of Women Voters believes every voter deserves a clear and accessible way to hear directly from every candidate. That is exactly what VOTE411 is designed to provide.

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Williston Herald

Aug 17, 2026

"We’re looking forward to continuing to connect voters with the information they need to cast their ballot with confidence," said Montana Ackman, LWV of Williston president.

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Williston Graphic

May 27, 2026

“This is an excellent chance for voters to gain first-hand information about who and what will be on the Primary ballot. It’s also an important opportunity for candidates to hear from constituents on the issues that matter most to them,” said Vicki Voldal Rosenau, a LWV volunteer.

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NewsDakota

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