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Colored Women’s Liberty Loan Committee photo from Connecticut State Library

Celebrating CT Women of Color Who Fought for the Vote

On National Voter Registration Day, September 20, 2022, we celebrated the women of color in the fight for voting rights, past and present. 

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Capitol Information and Tours

Come tour the Connecticut State Capitol with us or check out the many virtual activities available online now!

Capitol Information and Tours
Photo by Westport Journal's Jarret Liotta of LWVCT President Laura Smits at a Bans off Our Bodies Rally in

Reproductive care is essential health care and a fundamental right.

We joined allies across the state and the country to defend our right to make our the decisions for our own bodies, lives, and futures.  Photo of LWVCT president Laura Smits by Jarret Liotta of the Westport Journal.

Bans Off Our Bodies
Photo of a VOTE 411 T-shirt with a National Voter Registration Day sticker

Vote 411: Election Information You Need

Do you have questions about upcoming elections? We have answers! Visit VOTE411 for the Connecticut election information you need.

VOTE411 Connecticut
First LWVCT President statement RESIZED

LWV FOUNDING INFORMS OUR PRESENT

Our first President, Mabel Washburn's statement on League of Women Voters of Connecticut purpose in 1921.
LWVCT Banner "Celebrating the Last Century, Building toward the next"

We are the League of Women Voters!

The League of Women Voters mission is Empowering Voters and Defending Democracy.  Since 1921, we have been a champion for our Democracy and have encouraged citizen engagement with their government.  

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CT League of Conservation Voters Releases 2023 Scorecard

Connecticut League of Conservation Voters 2023 Scorecard

Submitted by Connecticut in October 2023.

News

On October 25, 2023 the Connecticut League of Conservation Voters (CTLCV) announced the release of its 2023 Environmental Scorecard, a powerful tool that holds state lawmakers accountable for their environmental policy decisions. CTLCV publishes the annual Environmental Scorecard to let voters know what kind of actions their state representatives and senators take – or do not take – to protect the environment. This is the first year that CTLCV has included a separate Democracy Score as well as the legislator’s Environmental Score.

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Gov. Lamont says Connecticut will spend $25 million on new voting machines before the presidential election

Submitted by Connecticut in September 2023.

Press Mention

Gov. Ned Lamont said Wednesday that the State Bond Commission will vote next month to spend $25 million on new voting machines that are expected to be in place by the presidential election next year. Following Wednesday's announcement, Ann Reed, vice president for advocacy at the League of Women Voters, said the group was "thrilled" that the state would be getting new voting machines. "Old voting machines can sabotage an election, and we want to maintain Connecticut's dominance in pushing voting for everyone and making it safe and secure," she said.

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