Six DuPage area League of Women Voters join in nationwide Election Heroes Day of Action April 12

The League of Women Voters of the United States has declared April 12, 2022, as a nationwide "Thank Election Heroes Day of Action."

The League of Women Voters of Downers Grove-Woodridge-Lisle, Elmhurst, Glen Ellyn, Naperville, Roselle-Bloomingdale, and Wheaton will join this national effort thanking DuPage County election workers for being the backbone of democracy.

Election judges, poll workers, election clerks, and countless other volunteers compromised their health and safety throughout the pandemic to ensure votes could be safely cast and every vote would be accurately counted.

During the pandemic, Americans turned out in record numbers to cast their ballots to have their voices heard. Voting in elections is how We, the People, have a say in the decisions that impact our lives - from jobs in our communities to the healthcare we have access to.

For over 100 years, the League of Women Voters has worked to ensure access to the ballot box. Without these dedicated election workers, the individual "Voice of the Voter" expressed through their cast vote, would be unheard. We applaud and thank them all.

Becky Simon

President, League of Women Voters of Naperville

Mary Hobein

President, League of Women Voters of Downers Grove-Woodridge-Lisle

Jan Dorner and Dorothy McGuire

Co-presidents, League of Women Voters of Elmhurst

Sarah Allen and Michelle Thorsell

Co-presidents, League of Women Voters of Glen Ellyn

Roberta Borrino and Sue Coleman

Co-presidents, League of Women Voters of Roselle-Bloomingdale

Judy Beaver

President, League of Women Voters of Wheaton

About the League of Women Voters of Roselle-Bloomingdale

Formed in 2012, the League of Women Voters of Roselle/Bloomingdale provides information on topics that impact our local, state, and federal government. The League works to increase understanding of major public policy issues and influences public policy through education and advocacy. With over 100 years of experience and more than 800 local and state affiliations, the League is one of America's most trusted grassroots organizations. The League does not support, endorse or oppose political candidates. Membership in the League is open to people ages 16 and over.

For more information about the League's events and monthly meetings, or to become a member of the League of Women Voters of Roselle/Bloomingdale, visit www.lwvrb.org or contact Roberta Borrino at (630) 283-2894. Follow www.facebook.com/lwvrb or www.instagram.com/lwvrosellebloomingdale.

For more information on the League of Women Voters of the United States, visit www.lwv.org, or for the League of Women Voters of Illinois, visit www.lwvil.org.