Voting Information

Why does voting matter?

Life in the United States is getting harder, including in East Cleveland. Prices are high. There aren’t enough jobs and paychecks are small. Many people are worried about their rights in our country. These rights are guaranteed to us in the United States Constitution. They include the right to be treated fairly by police and judges, the right to talk about our ideas and opinions without being punished, the right to make health choices for our bodies, the right to learn true history, and the right to be told facts from people who report what’s happening in our city, country, and world.

We only get to keep our rights when we protect them. Voting is one of the most important ways to do that.

East Cleveland is a proud city, but most people here do not vote. When people do not vote, others make decisions for them and about them. Laws and rules known as policies can change fast. The life we are used to will disappear if we do not use the power of our voices to protect it.

White text on a dark blue background reads: Voting helps protect jobs, schools, safety, health care, our freedom to speak, and all of our rights.

The November 3, 2026 Midterm Election in the United States is very important. It will help decide what happens in East Cleveland, in Ohio, in the United States, and even in the whole world. This is because each of us is a part of the world community. What we do where we are right now makes a difference everywhere.

Everyone 18 and over should vote in the Midterm Election on November 3, 2026 and help others vote too. You can help even if you are not 18 yet.

The League of Women Voters—East Cleveland Chapter (LWV East Cleveland)

Anyone can join the League of Women Voters. It’s not just for women. In our city, we have the League of Women Voters of Greater Cleveland—East Cleveland Chapter. Members teach residents about voting, help them register to vote, and help people get to their voting locations on election day.

Dr. Mary Rice of the League of Women Voters helps a Shaw High School student register to vote at a school event. — Dr. Mary Rice of the League of Women Voters of Greater Cleveland—East Cleveland Chapter helps a Shaw High School student register to vote.

When we learn about voting, help neighbors register, and show up to vote, we protect ourselves and make our voices heard.

Learn about the League of Women Voters of Greater Cleveland—East Cleveland Chapter.

A panel discussion at the East Cleveland Public Library featuring several speakers at a table with an audience seated in front of them. — September 17, 2025: League of Women Voters of Greater Cleveland—East Cleveland Chapter hosted a forum of East Cleveland City Council candidates in partnership with the East Cleveland Public Library in the library’s Gregory L. Reese Performing Arts Center.
Photo by Regi Metcalf

You have the power to help make East Cleveland, the United States, and our world better.

Use your power. Learn how to register to vote. Learn when to vote. Learn where to vote. Learn how to help others vote. You can learn all this and more on these websites:

Get involved with the LWV East Cleveland by contacting ecnarrator@gmail.com.

Voting Information

Why does voting matter?

Everyone 18 and over should vote in the Midterm Election on November 3, 2026 and help others vote too. You can help even if you are not 18 yet.

The League of Women Voters—East Cleveland Chapter (LWV East Cleveland)

You have the power to help make East Cleveland, the United States, and our world better.

Know your rights: Read the United States Constitution

The Constitution of the United States

The United States Constitution for Kids