November-December 2025 Voter

Editor's Note: The Voter is now only in this online format. It is printable, clickable and will be available at LWVCDC.ORG

Hot Topic: Public Health in Challenging Times - Dec. 5

The Hot Topic: Public Health Programs & Policy in Challenging Times is the presentation on Friday, Dec. 5, at Noon via Zoom. Experts in public health will give an overview of potential program adjustments that may happen under the current state and federal administrations and their ongoing budget crises as they impact county public health in Pennsylvania.

The presenters will explore strategies for sustaining and improving the public health system within Delaware County.

Presenters are Rosemarie Halt, MPH, RPh, Chair Delaware County Board of Health and Health Policy, Consultant PA Lead Free Promise Project, and Lora Werner, MPH, Director Delaware County Department of Health.

The presentation(s) is FREE but to receive the link to the Zoom Hot Topic via email you MUST register. You can submit questions in advance with your registration.

TO REGISTER & SUBMIT QUESTIONS - Click Here

Event Contact: Ralf Graves, Civic Education Chair email ralfgraves@comcast.net

Holiday Gathering

Our 2026 Gathering: Looking Forward & Celebrating Our League is being held as an in-person event on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026, at The Springhaven Club 600 S. Providence Rd., Wallingford, PA, 19086. We are scheduled to begin the celebration at 11:30 AM with lunch served at Noon in the Large Dining Room.

Come join in celebrating the work of the League of Women Voters and hear our presenter, Deb Landau, LWVPA Program Director Advocacy & Policy, speak about Unite & Rise: An Initiative to Defend Democracy.

To reserve your place in the celebration and to advance LWV efforts CLICK HERE.

When you register we would appreciate it if you answer the following question - What actions have you taken to defend democracy?

Reservation Details:

Menu Options: Chicken Piccata or Vegetarian Risotto
Cost: $40.00 per meal (salad, rolls, entree, dessert, beverage)
Reservation Deadline: Monday, January 5, 2026
Event Contact: Judy Wertheimer Judywertheimer@comcast.net

Payment Options:

Check (Payable to LWV Central Delaware County & Mailed to PO Box 131, Wallingford, PA 19086 or brought on the day of the event)
Cash at the event venue registration table
Online via the LWV CDC DONATE BUTTON - CLICK HERE ($40.00 per meal)

NOTE: Because the venue needs an accurate meal count, you must make a reservation in advance using the registration form or contacting the event contact even if payment is at the door by check or cash. Thank you!

Some of the marchers at the Haverford Rally

Seven Million of Us Marched Oct. 18 - Now That's How You Build a Coalition!

On Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, the League of Women Voters was an official national partner for the No Kings 2 peaceful day of mobilization to stand in solidarity with partners and stand up against hate and authoritarianism. The League has consistently and boldly spoken up in the face of rising authoritarianism. This is an opportunity to put words into action and show up in defense of democracy and as an effective ally.

Locally League members took part in several events, in Springfield, Media, Haverford and Philadelphia. The fact that more than 7 million marched brought us close to the 8.5 million goal the National League has set as representing the 3% of the population needed to affect change.

The League will keep working in coalition with other organizations to oppose the lawless, authoritarian regime that now occupies the White House. We remain nonpartisan - supporting no candidate or party, but we also remain vigilent in defending democracy.

Below, clockwise from upper left: LWVCDC Advocacy Chair Jodine Mayberry and a friend at the Springfield Mall, an inflatable chicken and LWVCDC Vice President Cathy Yungmann and friends in Haverford.

Unofficial Delaware County Election Results

President's Message

During this time of a constitutional crisis and dysfunctional government it seems to be an important time to revisit the work of the League of Women Voters and answer the question - What does Good Governance mean to the League of Women Voters?

Through the work of the LWV Good Governance refers to the League of Women Voters' nonpartisan advocacy and education efforts to improve government responsiveness, fairness, and transparency. The League focuses on voting rights, fair redistricting, campaign finance reform, and ensuring all citizens can participate in and benefit from the democratic process.

Our goal is a more perfect democracy that respects the will of the people and upholds human rights. How do we reach this goal? To find out Read More and go to the sites below.

Here's What You can Do to Join in the League's Fight for Good Governance

In essence, LWV Good Governance is about making democracy work better for everyone by addressing systemic issues that undermine fair and equitable representation. Take these actions to join the fight:

Follow the LWVUS Action Alerts - CLICK HERE
Get the Action Alert Phone App - CLICK HERE
Visit our Women Defend Democracy Page CLICK HERE
Commit to the Unite & Rise Campaign to add your voice CLICK HERE

The League is Proud of Delco Election Bureau

Delco Elections Director Jim Allen at County Council Luncheon last year

The U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC), the federal agency that certifies voting equipment, has issued a report commending Delaware County’s process for authenticating voting system software before and after each election.

EAC officials observed the County’s “hash testing” process, a best practice that exceeds the testing requirements mandated by state or federal laws. Hash testing verifies that the software on the County’s voting equipment exactly matches the version that was certified by the federal government. Delaware County was the first in Pennsylvania to adopt hash testing as an additional layer of verification to guard against undetected changes or malicious tampering, thereby bolstering transparency and public confidence.

“Over the past decade, skepticism about elections has grown nationally,” said Jim Allen, Director of the Delaware County Elections Department. “Hash testing is one way Delaware County addresses those concerns directly, showing our commitment to transparency, security, and public trust.”

LWVCDC Meet and Greet for New Members

On Sept. 25 we had a gathering of new members to acquaint them with the League. Our treasurer, Rosemary Hughes, baked these delicious cookies and Board Member and hostess Linda Carpenter put out a sumptuous spread. About nine new members attended. It was great to get to know so many new faces.

New Members: Want to join a committee? Click HERE to find a list of committees and the emails of their chairs or go to our website and look under “Get Involved,” “Our Committees.”

Video of the Month: Celebrate 60th Anniversary of the Voting Rights Act

The Voting Rights Act, which finally allowed minorities to participate fully as citizens in our democracy, is 60 years old this year. Let's celebrate it and defend it in the future as voter suppressors continue to try to diminish and gut it. Watch this two-minute video from the Brennan Center for Justice.

National and State League News

(Photo: Tom Kelly/Wikipedia Commons)

LWVUS: The League Leads Suit to Stop Giant Government Database Targeting Citizens

LWVUS is the leading plaintiff, along with two state Leagues - Virginia and Louisiana - and the Electronic Privacy Information Center, in a landmark class action suit filed Sept. 30 against the federal government seeking to stop it from illegally consolidating and using sensitive personal information across federal agencies.

The suit, filed in the District of Columbia District Court, alleges that the so-called Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), the Department of Homeland Security, the Social Security Administration and other departments, have secretly merged our personal information into one "emergency database" in violation of the Privacy Act of 1974 and the U.S. Constitution.

This centralized national citizenship and immigration database is now being used to mine for undocumented aliens, purge voter rolls and open criminal investigations. The suit alleges the database is composed of Social Security accounts, tax records, voter information from compliant states, and Health and Human Services data, including medical records, biometric data and children's case files.

If the court certifies a class, it would comprise all U.S. citizens and legal residents, more than 300 million of us. This would be historic and probably unlikely for many practical reasons. Nevertheless, the U.S. Supreme Court has required suits like these to be filed as class actions. The remedy the plaintiffs are seeking is to restore the databases to what they were before DOGE merged them.

To learn more and read the complaint itself, click HERE.

LWVPA: Protecting Immigrants

The League of Women Voters supports and advocates for the rights of immigrants. Click HERE to see the LWVPA position. As the Trump Administration's ICE raids become more brutal, illegal and unconstitutional around the country, see what you can do to protect your immigrant neighbors.

More from LWVCDC

LWVCDC is delighted to report that we raised $1,036 from the Oct. 22 Friends Helping Friends Boscov's shopping spree. Thank you to all those members who bought a coupon or staffed tables at the store during the event.

International Relations Study Group

The International Relations Study Group's

Nov. 11 discussion will be held at 12:30 PM at 6 Michele Drive, Media, 19063. The discussion will be a review of Chapter 8 of Great Decisions titled American Policy in the Middle East: Taking Stock and Looking Ahead. Join us for the learning and discussion.

For additional information contact International Relations Committee Chair, Joan Hazbun.