Idaho Events
2026 Legislative District 11 Candidate Forum
The League of Women Voters of Idaho will host a candidate forum for Legislative District 11. Candidates running for legislative offices in District 11 have been invited to participate.
2026 League of Women Voters of Moscow Annual Meeting
Join the League of Women Voters Moscow for the 2026 Annual Meeting and Potluck on Thurs., May 7 at the 1912 Center Reception Gallery. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and meeting begins at 6 p.m. Please bring a dish to share!
2026 Canyon County Commissioner Candidate Forum
The League of Women Voters of Idaho invites the public to attend a candidate forum for Canyon County Commissioners. This event will give voters an opportunity to hear directly from candidates seeking to represent Canyon County.
Speaker Series: The Social Conditions that Give Rise to Authoritarianism
Join the League of Women Voters Moscow for a Speaker Series presentation: The Social Conditions that Give Rise to Authoritarianism presented by Kristin Haltinner on Wed., May 13 at 12 p.m. in the 1912 Center Arts Workshop room.
2026 League of Women Voters of Pocatello Annual Meeting
The Annual Membership Meeting of the League of Women Voters of Pocatello will be held on May 13, 2026 at Goody's in Pocatello. Members and guests are invited to gather for an evening of fellowship, updates on the League’s work, and discussion about the year ahead.
Speaker Series: Keep Your Beans, We Need Food
Join the League of Women Voters Moscow for a Speaker Series presentation: Keep Your Beans, We Need Your Food presented by Sandra Kelly on Wed., April 29 at 12 p.m. in the 1912 Center Arts Workshop room. This presentation will discuss ways the community is meeting the needs of those suffering from food insecurity in the Moscow Area. Sandra Kelly manages the University of Idaho Volunteer Center and Vandal Food Pantry.
2026 Ada County Commissioner District 1 Candidate Forum
The League of Women Voters of Idaho will host a candidate forum for Ada County Commissioner District 1. This event provides voters with an opportunity to hear directly from the candidates about their priorities and the issues affecting Ada County.
2026 Ada County Commissioner District 2 Candidate Forum
The League of Women Voters of Idaho invites community members to attend a candidate forum for Ada County Commissioner District 2. This forum offers voters the opportunity to hear directly from the candidates about their priorities, experience, and plans for addressing issues facing Ada County.
Speaker Series: Commemorating America 250
Join the League of Women Voters Moscow for a Speaker Series presentation: Commemorating America 250 presented by Hayley Noble on Wed., April 22 at 12 p.m. in the 1912 Center Arts Workshop room.
Earth Day Voter Registration in Idaho Falls
On April 22, 2026, the League of Women Voters of Idaho will join the Earth Day celebration at the College of Eastern Idaho, bringing a focus on civic engagement to this community-centered event.
Idaho Women's Healthcare at Risk: A Community Forum
Join us for an urgent conversation about the healthcare challenges facing Idaho women and families, presented by the League of Women Voters of Kootenai County, along with participants from Heritage Health, Kootenai Health, and additional community partners.
Speaker Series: The Lifeblood of the Pacific Northwest: Stories of Salmon in the Columbia Basin
Join the League of Women Voters Moscow for a Speaker Series presentation: The Lifeblood of the Pacific Northwest: Stories of Salmon in the Columbia Basin by Abby Saks on Wed., April 15 at 12 p.m.
Primary Candidate Meet & Greet in Lewsiton
The League of Women Voters of the Lewis Clark Valley will host a Primary Candidate Meet & Greet on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at the Lewiston Library, 2nd Floor Event Room. The event will run from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., with the program beginning at 5:30 p.m. and concluding at 6:45 p.m.
Voter Registation Event at Lush
LUSH Fresh Handmade Cosmetics and the League of Women Voters of Idaho will co-host a nonpartisan voter registration drive this Saturday, April 11, 2026 from noon to 2 pm at the LUSH location at the Village in Meridian. The company is teaming up with League volunteers who will register voters and demonstrate VOTE411.ORG, the League’s nonpartisan, comprehensive voter guide.
Speaker Series: Understanding the Impacts of Idaho's Trigger Ban and the Fight to Restore Reproductive Freedom
Join the League of Women Voters Moscow for a Speaker Series presentation: Understanding the Impacts of Idaho's Trigger Ban and the Fight to Restore Reproductive Freedom presented by Melanie Folwell on Wed., April 8 at 12 p.m. in the 1912 Center Arts Workshop Room.
Empty Chair Town Hall
The ISU Political Science Club and the League of Women Voters of Pocatello invite you to join us for a non-partisan opportunity to present comments to our US Senate and Congressional District 2 elected officials on Friday, April 3, 2026, from 6 pm-8 pm in the Wood River Room of the Idaho State University Student Union Building, 1065 South 8th Ave., Pocatello.
Speaker Series: Climate Change: Global, National, State, and Local Perspectives
Join the League of Women Voters Moscow for a Speaker Series presentation: Climate Change: Global, National, State, and Local Perspectives presented by Leonard Garrison on Wed., March 18 at 12 p.m. in the 1912 Center Arts Workshop room.
Speaker Series: The History and Future of America's Public Lands
Join the League of Women Voters Moscow for a Speaker Series presentation: The History and Future of America's Public Lands presented by Walt Dabney on Wed., March 11 at 7 p.m. in the 1912 Center Lecompte Auditorium.
Sip & Speak: A Social Conversation Hour
Join the League of Women Voters of Moscow at the 1912 Center Living Room on Sun., Jan. 11, 2026 from 4-5 p.m. for our next Sip & Speak social conversation hour. We encourage you to bring a snack or drink to share but this is not required. We would love to see you there!
Speaker Series: Moscow School District Community Schools
Join the League of Women Voters Moscow for a Speaker Series presentation: Moscow School District Community Schools presented by Brian Smith, Melissa Godfrey, Vanessa Thomas on Wed., March 4 at 12 p.m. in the 1912 Center Arts Lecompte room.
Speaker Series: The Rule of Law in Hyper-Partisan Times: Challenges to Judicial Independence and Impartiality in America
Join the League of Women Voters of Moscow for a Speaker Series presentation, The Rule of Law in Hyper-Partisan Times: Challenges to Judicial Independence and Impartiality in America, with Donald L. Burnett, Jr. on Wednesday, February 25 at 12:00 p.m. in the 1912 Center Lecompte Auditorium.
LWVP Membership Social
The League of Women Voters of Pocatello invites members to join us for a Member Social on Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. in Pocatello. This casual gathering is a great opportunity to connect with fellow members, welcome new faces, and enjoy conversation in a relaxed and friendly setting.
Speaker Series: How to Raise a Citizen (And Why It's Up to You to Do It)
Join the League of Women Voters of Moscow for a Speaker Series presentation with Dr. Lindsey Cormack on Wednesday, February 18 at 12:00 p.m. via Zoom.
A Valentine to Idaho and America
Five statewide women’s organizations are inviting the public to a free, uplifting event at the Idaho State Capitol this February. On Wednesday, February 12, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. MT, community members are encouraged to stop by the first floor of the Capitol to write valentines celebrating Idaho, democracy, and the values we share.
Idahoans for Openess in Government: IDAHO OPEN MEETING LAW
The fourth seminar from Idahoans for Openess in Government (IDOG) is on January 27, 2026, from 10:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. MT in the Idaho Capitol Building’s Lincoln Auditorium and examines the Idaho Open Meeting Law. Betsy Russell, Andy Snook, and Brian Kane, Executive Director of the National Association of Attorneys General, will discuss the principles of open government and how Idahoans can ensure transparency in public decision-making. LWVID is a founding member of the IDOG coalition and shares its mission to foster open government, supervised by an informed and engaged citizenry.
Idahoans for Openess in Government: IDAHO PUBLIC RECORDS ACT
The third seminar from Idahoans for Openess in Government (IDOG) is on January 16, 2026, from 10:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. MT in the Idaho Capitol Building’s Lincoln Auditorium and focuses on the Idaho Public Records Act – the law and the public’s rights. Hear from Andy Snook, General Counsel for Governor Brad Little, and Betsy Russell, IDOG President, on how citizens and journalists can effectively request and obtain public records. LWVID is a founding member of the IDOG coalition and shares its mission to foster open government, supervised by an informed and engaged citizenry.
Sip & Speak: A Social Conversation Hour
Join the League of Women Voters of Moscow at the 1912 Center Living Room on Sun., Jan. 11, 2026 from 4-5 p.m. for our next Sip & Speak social conversation hour. We encourage you to bring a snack or drink to share but this is not required. We would love to see you there!
2026 Idaho Legislative Preview
Join the League of Women Voters of Pocatello for our 2026 Legislative Preview on Tuesday, January 6, 2026. This virtual event will feature legislators from District 28 and District 29, who will respond to moderated questions about the key issues and expected bills that may shape the 2026 legislative session.
2026 LWVID Virtual Legislative Preview
The League of Women Voters of Idaho invites you to its 2026 Virtual Legislative Preview on Sunday, December 28, 2025. This nonpartisan webinar will feature Senator Jim Woodward and Representative Sonja Galaviz, who will share their perspectives on the major issues and bills expected to come before the Idaho Legislature during the 2026 legislative session.
Idahoans for Openess in Government: TRANSPARENT IDAHO/TOWNHALL IDAHO
The second seminar from Idahoans for Openess in Government (IDOG) is on December 17, 2025, from 1:00–3:30 p.m. MT in the Idaho Capitol Building’s Lincoln Auditorium and explores Transparent Idaho/Townhall Idaho – How to access public data and meeting information online for free. Brandon Woolf, Idaho State Controller, will guide attendees through state tools for finding government financial data and upcoming public meetings. LWVID is a founding member of the IDOG coalition and shares its mission to foster open government, supervised by an informed and engaged citizenry.
Comparative Politics 101: Understanding Transitions between Democratic and Autocratic Regimes
Join the League of Women Voters Moscow for a Speaker Series Presentation, Comparative Politics 101: Understanding Transitions between Democratic and Autocratic Regimes, presented by Amy G. Mazur on Wed., Dec. 3 at 12 p.m. in the 1912 Center Lecompte Auditorium. This presentation focuses on the operational concepts and processes that students of regime change use to understand transitions between democratic and autocratic forms of government.
Idahoans for Openess in Government: CAMPAIGN FINANCE & LOBBYING
The first seminar from Idahoans for Openess in Government (IDOG) is on November 19, 2025, from 1:00–3:30 p.m. MT in the Idaho Capitol Building’s Lincoln Auditorium and focuses on Campaign Finance and Reporting – the rules and how to access data. Join Phil McGrane, Idaho Secretary of State, for a detailed overview of Idaho’s campaign finance system and how transparency helps build public trust. LWVID is a founding member of the IDOG coalition and shares its mission to foster open government, supervised by an informed and engaged citizenry.
Have They Gone Crazy? Political Conspiracy Theories And Our Fellow Citizens [Virtual]
Join the League of Women Voters of Moscow for a virtual Speaker Series presentation, Have They Gone Crazy? Political Conspiracy Theories and Our Fellow Citizens, with Neil Levy on Wednesday, November 19 at 12 p.m. Levy, a philosophy professor at Macquarie University and Senior Research Fellow at Oxford, will explore why conspiracy theories attract millions of believers, why both the left and right are susceptible, and what research suggests about how many people truly hold these beliefs.
The People's Voice: The Past, Present, and Future of Idaho's Ballot-Initiative Process
Join the League of Women Voters Moscow for a Speaker Series presentation, The People's Voice: The Past, Present, and Future of Idaho's Ballot-Initiative Process, by Reclaim Idaho co-founder Luke Mayville at 6:30 p.m. on Wed., Nov. 12 in the 1912 Center Lecompte Auditorium. This presentation will focus on Idaho’s proud history of citizen-led initiatives and the ongoing need to protect Idaho’s initiative process.
The Devolution of Journalism in America
Join the League of Women Voters of Moscow for a Speaker Series presentation, The Devolution of Journalism in America, with William Brock on Wednesday, November 5 at 12 p.m. in the 1912 Center Lecompte Auditorium. Brock, a veteran reporter and editor for major newspapers in Montana and Idaho, will discuss the economic pressures facing traditional journalism, the decline of independent reporting, and the resulting rise of disinformation in today’s media landscape.