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This story was originally published by Spectrum News.

The League of Women Voters Ohio is filing a joint-lawsuit challenging the part of the law that limits who can deliver an absentee ballot to the board of elections.

Blog Post

From Supreme Court decisions to voting rights legislation, 2023 was a busy year for our democracy. But how closely were you paying attention? 

2023 Advocacy Wrap-up (LWV partners cheer in front of the Capitol Bldg)
News

2023 marked yet another exciting and dynamic year for the League of Women Voters of California.

Public Statement

WASHINGTON, DENVER — The League of Women Voters of the US and the League of Women Voters of Colorado issued the following statement in response to the Colorado Supreme Court ruling that former President Trump is disqualified from holding the office of President and therefore cannot be listed as a candidate on the 2024 presidential primary ballot: 

Blog Post

There are countless applications and issues within AI. The League's primary interest is in the potential impacts of AI on our elections. It is part of our world, and it will likely continue to become even more integrated into our everyday lives, in ways both visible and invisible. 

Public Statement

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The League of Women Voters of Ohio and voter Jennifer Kucera filed a federal lawsuit today challenging a provision in House Bill 458 that impacts how voters with disabilities can cast absentee ballots. The plaintiffs are represented by the ACLU of Ohio, the American Civil Liberties Union, and the law firm of Covington & Burling.

 

Dora in Shasta County Elections, polling place
News

Learn how the LWVC helped Make Democracy Work by supporting the Special Election in Shasta County

Testimony

On November 16, 2023, Alejandra Ramirez-Zarate, LWVC Board Member, testified in the Assembly Committee on Elections about the voter participation gap and community engagement. Watch the recording here.

Public Statement

COBB COUNTY, GA — In a win for Black and Latino voters, the US District Court for the Northern District of Georgia blocked the Cobb County School Board from using its racially gerrymandered map in an upcoming election because it violates the Fourteenth Amendment of the US Constitution.

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This story was originally published in Mississippi Today.

A coalition of civic and legal organizations on Thursday called for the Hinds County Election Commission to provide clear answers to voters on why numerous voting precincts in the state’s most populous county ran out of ballots during the Nov. 7 election. 

The group, which includes organizations like Mississippi Votes and the League of Women Voters, told the media that some of the consortium’s representatives have attempted to schedule a meeting with the election commissioners, but the county rejected that request. 

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