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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 groups meets monthly September to May. For more information contact Mary Lanigan at LWV@riderwoodlife.com
Upcoming Activities:
Discussion Group: Monday, May 18, 2026
1:00-2:30 PM Town Center Classroom
Topic: A Montgomery County Climate Action Plan: Clean Energy
We will review the Clean Energy goals of the county’s 2021 Climate Action Plan. Montgomery County aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions 80% by 2027 and 100% by 2035.
To achieve that vision, the County must use and invest in clean, reliable, affordable electricity. It must also ensure broad access to affordable carbon-free electricity and create demand for clean energy jobs.
What progress has been made and what are the challenges?
Discussion led by a member of Montgomery County LWV.
NOTE: A general business meeting follows the discussion so plan to stay until 2:30pm or so.
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
Elections:
The next statewide election is in 2026. Maryland voters will go to the polls to elect the Governor and other state and local offices, along with U.S. Representatives and judicial offices.
The Primary Election will be June 23, 2026, and the General Election on November 3, 2026.
Is your voter registration up to date? It’s not too soon to check. Go to Voter Lookup to check.
- Register Online if you have a valid Maryland driver’s license or Maryland-issued identification card, or,
- Download a voter registration application (English or Spanish) in PDF format, complete and sign it, and return the original by mail or in person to the Board of Elections (address on the back of the form).
General Voting Information for Riderwood
Click “Vote” for Information on Registering, Early Voting, Mail-in ballots, Polling locations, etc.
LWV Voters’ Guides – NEW
These guides provide all the (non-partisan) election information you need, available in English and Spanish (version in 2 weeks): check your voter registration, find your polling place, learn about candidates, and more. These are available 4 weeks before each state-wide election.
Updated 5/12/26