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UNITE & RISE 8.5
Election-Year Action Page





Check out our calendar below to keep abreast of what county and state officials are doing behind the scenes to ensure safe and fair 2026 primary and general elections. 

Also on the calendar are important dates for citizens to be aware of, like when ballots will be transmitted military members and overseas voters, the deadline for changing your party affiliation if you want to vote in the primary or the deadline for registering to vote if you want to receive a mail ballot.

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The UNITE & RISE 8.5 Campaign is the LWV's response to a constitutional crisis. The campaign aims to mobilize 8.5 million voters through advocacy, civic education, and engagement. Why 8.5 million? Because that number represents 3.5% of the American voting public -- the critical mass a Harvard study determined can successfully combat an authoritarian takeover attempt and bring about meaningful change.

The LWV is tackling this mobilization effort in a series of 3-month stages with varying focus:

- Playbook 1: Shifting the Power Narratives - Reframe how we talk about democracy, moving away from fear toward possibility.

- Playbook 2: Holding Power Accountable - Tools to confront injustice and demand transparency.

- Playbook 3: Building Power through Partnerships - Work through Partnerships and collective action, ensuring our movement not only resists threats, but grows stronger in the process. 



Election Strands & Associated Activities  

VOTER EDUCATION
  • Speakers, Forums: National, State, Local
  • 2026 Election Key-Event Calendar
  • 2026 Civic Holidays Calendar
  • Candidate Forums
  • Ballot Issue Presentations
  • Information Campaign on Election Events: Caucus, Assembly, Primary, 2026 Elective Offices
VOTER REGISTRATION
  • Training
  • Vote411 Promotion
  • Promote Civic Holidays
  • Strategic Groups: Students at Trade Schools, Universities, Community Colleges
VOTER MOBILIZATION
  • GOTV 
  • Postcards, door hangers
VOTER PROTECTION
  • Training: Election Observers
  • Recruit & Build Capacity
  • Educational Panels: Election Officials (Clerks), 
  • Election Laws: Voter Intimidation and Suppression

The League of Women Voters of Larimer County is a nonpartisan, grassroots civic organization that encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy. Membership in the League is open to people 16 years and older, of all gender identities. With over 100 years of experience, the League is one of America’s oldest and most trusted civic nonprofit organizations.