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Who We Are:
The League of Women Voters (LWV) is a nonpartisan organization of women and men. Our mission is to encourage the informed and active participation of citizens on important public issues; to influence public policy through education and advocacy; and to encourage millions of citizens to exercise their right to vote.
LWV is a membership organization with members joining in the county (Montgomery or Prince Georges) in which they reside. LWV at Riderwood brings selected events such as discussion groups, webinars, talks, etc. to the Riderwood campus for the convenience of members and others. We also make the non-partisan Voters’ Guide available before every election.
The Riderwood League of Women Voters group meets monthly September to May. For more information contact Mary Lanigan at LWV@riderwoodlife.com.
Upcoming Activities:
Next Meeting: Monday, October 19
1:00pm-2:00pm Encore Theater, Lakeside Commons
Ballot Questions – What Do They Mean?
Representatives from the LWV of Montgomery and Prince George’s counties will explain the ballot questions that are on the November ballot.
All Maryland voters have three statewide ballot questions. Prince George’s County voters have an additional ten ballot questions. There are no Montgomery County specific questions. Come to learn what they mean in plain language so you can make your own decision about whether to vote for or against the measure.
Ralph Watkins from the Montgomery County LWV will explain the three statewide questions. Joyce Duckett, President of the LWV of Prince George’s County, and Tammie Norman, LWV of Prince George’s County board member, will explain the Prince George’s County questions.
Because we expect more than 20 attendees, we have moved the presentation to Encore Theater. We will return to our regular Discussion Group meetings in November.
Montgomery County Fact Sheet on Three Statewide Ballot Questions.
Text of Prince George’s County ballot questions on Maryland State Board of Elections website.
Voting Rights and Democracy
There are many current efforts that seek to undermine our voting rights and democracy.
Be informed and make your voice heard. Go to the various League websites listed below for information and current activities.
County level: LWV of Montgomery County and LWV of Prince George’s County
State level: LWV of Maryland
National level: LWV of the United States
General Voting Information for Riderwood
Click “Vote” for Information on Registering, Early Voting, Mail-in ballots, Polling locations, etc.
LWV Voters’ Guides
VOTE411 is an interactive guide accessed from a website on a computer, smartphone, tablet, etc. Enter your address and VOTE411 displays all of the offices and candidates that will be on your ballot.
The other LWV guides provide non-partisan election information you need for each County. Check your voter registration, find your polling place, learn about candidates, and more. (County guides should be available late September.)
Updated 10/10/26