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LWV Charleston Area joins LWVUS Lawsuit

Update on LWVUS Lawsuit Against USCIS

A district court in MD granted our motion for a preliminary injunction against the Voter Registration Ban.

August 3 update
Women Defend Democracy

LWVSC Bi-Weekly Action Items

Take action to defend democracy with these suggested actions that LWVSC regularly updates.

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The Charleston Area

The League of Women Voters, a nonpartisan political organization, encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy.

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2026 Candidate Forums

LWVCA is committed to providing fair, nonpartisan candidate forums that are available in full to the general public. For more candidate and ballot information, visit Vote411.org and enter your address to build your personalized voters' guide.

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Women Defend Democracy Bi-Weekly Actions

Women Defend Democracy

Submitted by The Charleston Area in March 2025.

Action Alerts

Take Action! Even taking one small action can help us fight the negative emotions we are feeling and leave us feeling empowered to do more.

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Ignoring the Middle: Poll Update

Submitted by The Charleston Area in April 2026.

News

A recent result from the Winthrop University Poll reinforces our point that for several major policy areas, clear majorities of South Carolina residents express views that diverge from legislation advanced or enacted by the state legislature.

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Truth and Democracy

Misinformation and disinformation are two of the most insidious tools used to undermine our democracy and the proliferation of information sources – particularly on social media – requires voters and the general public to develop a new set of media literacy skills.

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SC Election Security

Submitted by The Charleston Area in November 2026.

Public Statement

South Carolina elections are fair and secure. Go "Beyond the Ballot" with the Charleston Board of Elections to learn how they prepare for Election Day and to make sure every eligible voter gets to vote, and every ballot is secured and counted!

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