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Date: 7/7/2026
Subject: July 7, 2026 News Update
From: League of Women Voters of the LaCrosse Area



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July 7, 2026 News Update
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Village of French Island ONLY 

Town of Campbell is now
Village of French Island
On July 7, voters in the Village of French Island will elect a Village President and six members of the new Board of Trustees. Specifically, French Island voters will elect: one village president for a term to end April 19, 2027; three village trustees for a term to end April 19, 2027; and, three village trustees for a term to end April 17, 2028. You can learn about the candidates for these offices by visiting the League of Women Voters of the La Crosse Area online voter guide, VOTE411 
Village of French Island WI    Facebook Page of the Village of French Island. 

"We The People" Discussion 
 Auditorium - La Crosse Public Library
July 8 & 15, 6:00-7:30 PM
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Join us on July 8th and July 15th for moderated panel discussions addressing America’s complicated history. This event aims to reflect on the complex history, narratives, and diverse perspectives that shape our shared understanding of what “we the people” have experienced over the past 250 years since the American Revolution.
This event will be available via livestream - Please register with an email if you would like to attend virtually.
Click the links below to register for each event.
Part 1:Register Here for Part 1
Part 2: Register Here for Part 2
The link to the livestream will be emailed to participants on the morning of the event.

News of North Branch Library
City of La Crosse, Wisconsin
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For more information, follow this link to the webpage.

District Forums set by Mayor
June 8 through September 14, 2026
More Information Below
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The forums are proving to be a great place to exchange ideas for the future of La Crosse. 

July Book Club
Monday, July 27, 2026
6:30 - 8:00 pm
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RiverPlace Apartments meeting room
1 Riverplace Dr.
La Crosse, WI 54601            
Register Here

Partisan Primary 
August 11, 2026
Be An Informed Voter
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To find all the information that the Wisconsin League has gathered for VOTE411, follow this link.
Your local League has an excellent page that has many links - go to Elections: Get Ready to Vote

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This debate, scheduled for July 28 at 7 pm, will be moderated by WISN 12's Gerron Jordon and Matt Smith, and take place in the Weasler Auditorium on the Marquette University campus. It will not have a live audience.
The debate will be broadcast on WISN-TV Channel 12 and livestreamed on wisn.com. Our local station, WXOW 19 News, is planning to air it.
Missy Hughes suspended her candidacy on June 21st.  Her statement about her decision can be found in the  Wisconsin Examiner 6.22.26 .

Observer Corps
Local News Your Way
League Lens 
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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. 

Election Information Hub
Wisconsin Elections Commission 
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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.

Celebrate New Members  
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Kim Edwards, Onalaska, December 2026
Ann Epstein, La Crosse, January 2026
Charlene Holler, Onalaska, January 2026
Carol Wesley, Viroqua, January 2026
Joan Elizabeth Temple, La Crosse, January 2026
Amy Noel, Onalaska, January 2026
Maggie Smith, Holmen, February 2026
Diane Frueling, Onalaska, February 2026
Lorri Lobeck, Onalaska, March 2026
Sally Benjamin, La Crosse, March 2026





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