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Election Anxiety: What could possibly go wrong...or right?
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OCTOBER 14,
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For nearly two years, we’ve heard about potential plans to disrupt the Nov. 3 midterm elections. These threats are serious, and they have raised real anxiety among voters. Two‑thirds of U.S. adults expressed concern in a July Gallup poll about political pressure on elections — ranging from mishandled ballots to voter intimidation at polling places.

This Hot Topics program will tackle those concerns head-on — exploring the scenarios that keep many of us awake at night while also highlighting the national work underway to safeguard the vote.


More than 300 organizations, including the League of Women Voters, are part of a national Election Protection network dedicated to ensuring that every eligible voter will be able to cast a ballot and that ballot will be counted. It’s the largest nonpartisan voter protection program in the country, and they’re actively seeking volunteers for different roles. We’ll also look at the possibility of record turnout and voterdriven change — a moment when people of all parties stand together for what they believe in.


At its core, this Hot Topics is about resolve — empowering voters, defending democracy and moving forward without fear or hesitation. This election may be a test, but the League of Women Voters has been tested before — and we’ve overcome challenges.

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Panelists

 

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2026 Hot Topics RECAP


Read the full SEPT 9 RECAP

If you attended the event or watched it on our Facebook Live stream or YouTube, please consider completing a short evaluation that will take 5 minutes or less to complete:
SEPT 9 Event Evaluation



Slideshow
2026 Hot Topics Sept.: Orange County Mayoral Forum


AUG 12 RECAP
Property Tax Amendment: Real Relief or a Ruse?


JULY 15
RECAP
Habeas Forum: Ninth Judicial Circuit Court Judge Candidates


JUNE 10 RECAP
Bench Press: Candidates for Orange County Judge

MAY 13 RECAP
Rigged by Design: The Architecture of Voter Suppression


APR 8 RECAP
Why Immigrant Rights Matter to Us All
 
MAR 11
RECAP
Making History: Women Leading the Justice System


FEB 11 RECAP
Florida History Through Black Eyes

JAN 14 
RECAP
Muzzled - A Siege on Speech

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Parking Options

PLEASE NOTE: If you have a disability or any additional needs and require assistance in order to fully participate in League activities, please email diana.smith829@gmail.com
You will be contacted to discuss your specific needs.

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NEW PARKING spaces coming in MAY 2026

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Sponsors are vital to our work to empower voters by providing timely information for the benefit of non-partisan civic engagement in our community. To further explore how becoming a Hot Topics Sponsor can align with your business goals, please contact LWVOC Vice President, Lee Rambeau HERE

A range of sponsorship levels are available.

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Hot Topics Sponsorship

Consider sponsoring the Hot Topics program, one of the best public affairs forums in Central Florida. Sponsorship is an outstanding way to get your business or name in front of hundreds of civically engaged professionals for one year, while supporting the League's mission. To further explore how sponsoring Hot Topics can align with your business or personal goals, please contact Lee Rambeau Kemp.

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