On October 26, 2022, the League of Women Voters of the United States and League chapters from all 50 states and the District of Columbia filed an amicus brief in the Moore v. Harper case before the Supreme Court. The case concerns the so-called “independent state legislature theory” (ISLT), which, if adopted, would have far-reaching implications for the future of American democracy.

As we approach the November 8, 2022 election, appreciation goes to the fantastic 2022 Contra Costa Voter’s Edge Team! As of October 28th, 72% of the 224 candidates had posted information on Voter’s Edge.

An article in last month’s newsletter described the new resource from Disability Rights California (DRC) that helps voters with disabilities to, as the title states, “Make a plan for successful voting!” Planning is essential for success in most things, and voting is no exception. However, as we all know, sometimes our plans don’t go as intended.

This profile was originally published in Defender.

For Annie Benifield, voting is in her blood. Her father was a first generation born out of slavery African American, who lived to be 90 years old and never missed an opportunity to vote once he was given the right. Her father passed in 2004, but his dedication has served as fuel to her fire to make voting a priority in her life.

Now, as the first woman of color to lead the League of Women Voters of Houston, Benifield works overtime to get as many people as possible to the polls.