March 31, 2026 News Update
Empower Voters, Defend Democracy
The League shall not support or oppose any political party or candidate. | Welcome to 2026! We've got a lot of work ahead.
This is an exciting year with three elections ahead! Mark your calendars and make a commitment to vote in every election this year. Your participation makes all the difference. Make sure your friends vote too!
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April 7 - Spring Election
August 11 - Partisan Primary
November 3 - General Election
Early Voting is going on now. Check your local municipality website for locations and hours, or call your local clerk. |
Want To Be An Election Worker?
The City of La Crosse Needs You | Election Workers are still needed and wanted in the City of La Crosse. If you are interested in learning more about being an election worker, follow the link below to find out the details on hours, pay, term of service and more.
| Election Day is April 7, 2026
Information You Can Use | | The MTU will be providing Free Fares for voting days in 2026. | Know What's On Your Ballot
Information You Can Trust | An Informed Voter is a Powerful Voter
Looking for info on the candidates and issues? We got you covered! Check out VOTE411 to view your personalized voter guide and find all of the election-info you need. Wisconsin has three more elections this year. VOTE411 has all the resources you need to find out what's on your ballot, learn about candidates, register to vote, and so much more. | Election Information Hub
Wisconsin Elections Commission | From now until November 3rd, the Election Information Hub is your primary source for voter resources and data. Whether you’re a member of the media or heading to the polls, we have you covered.
| Call for Civil Discourse
March 31, 2026 | This will be an important, informative program, sponsored by the three higher education entities in La Crosse. Although there is no registration for this event, find more information on our event calendar at lwvlacrosse.org.
| April Lunch & Learn
April 8, 2026 | What are the threats to the Upper Mississippi River, and how does research contribute to a healthy river system?
Learn how the UW La Crosse River Studies Center contributes scientific research to river management and how federal funding losses for Mississippi River study may impact its future.
The program will include the status of short and long-term research on the river, threats to that research, the role of the UW River Studies research vessel, and coordination with other agencies studying and protecting the river.
Lunches must be reserved and paid for by the end of the day Tuesday, March 31.
Pre-paid lunches are nonrefundable.
| Great Lakes Fishery Commission Presents
The Fish Thief
April 8, 2026 |  | Join the Great Lakes Fishery Commission, Friends of the Refuge Mississippi River Pools 7&8, and local partners for an evening of conservation and conversation enabled through a FREE screening of the documentary film, THE FISH THIEF: A Great Lakes Mystery.
Narrated by Oscar-winner J.K. Simmons, THE FISH THIEF, is a captivating documentary that delves into the battle to protect the Great Lakes from the invasive sea lamprey. The film brings together breathtaking visuals and expert insights to tell the remarkable story of the dedicated scientists, policymakers, and conservations that came together to preserve the world’s largest freshwater ecosystem.
The screening will be April 8, 2026 - the linked Facebook post & attached flyer provide additional details and information. Free tickets can be reserved from the Weber Center (click here to reserve your seats) and are also available at the door. The reception (drinks and appetizers provided) will be from 5:30-6:30 p.m. in the Weber Center atrium. The screening will follow from 6:30-8, concluding with a panel discussion with the film's director, the GLFC Sea Lamprey Control Program Director and others. The USGS Upper Midwest Environmental Science Center featured in the documentary is located in Town of Campbell on French Island. Be proud of our local contributions to the environment. | April Book Club
April 27, 2026 | Veteran Wall Street Journal journalist Lee Hawkins, Jr. exhaustively examines his family's legacy of post-enslavement trauma in a memoir that is soulful, shocking, and spellbinding.
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| Observer Corps and League Lens | Read news from local sources. Our observer corps continues to provide important information about government in action. Our page and older editions of League Lens may be found at the link below. Be more engaged in how our local communities work.
To see the current League Lens, please follow the link below.
| April 16, 2026 - 6:00 pm
Beyond the Bridge Showing | Program Information: The Coulee Homeless and Housing Coalition and the League of Women Voters of the La Crosse Area are co-hosting a screening of Beyond the Bridge: A Solution to Homelessness. This special follow-up to the community screening held in October 2025 is a viewing-only event for the public.
Produced by A Bigger Vision Films, Beyond the Bridge: A Solution to Homelessness examines the systemic causes of homelessness across the United States and highlights evidence-based strategies that are proving effective. Through interviews with policy experts, service providers, and individuals with lived experience, the film challenges common misconceptions and explores comprehensive, community-driven responses to homelessness.
| April 7, 2026 Spring Election
Wisconsin Supreme Court
Both Interviews Available Now! | Interview with candidate Chris Taylor was held December 6, 2025.
Recording: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pJeU1WjBUSU
Interview with candidate Maria Lazar was held February 4, 2026
Recording: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YGD4t6HuDEA
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