Connecticut
Connecticut
Did you know it's easy to register online to vote? LWVCT is proud to work with the Secretary of the State's Office to provide a link to online voter registration. Register here today!
THE HISTORY OF THE LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS
CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) AND CONNECTICUT
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Read the full letter that LWVCT submitted to Connecticut Legislators demanding transparency and the protection of CT residents' right to participate in their government during this crisis: https://conta.cc/2ytpqB6
CLICK HERE to view the LWVCT Letter to Governor Lamont
For additional up to date information on the Coronavirus, go to: https://portal.ct.gov/Coronavirus
Call to Action Regarding Absentee Voting During the COVID-19 Emergency
The League of Women Voters of Connecticut believes all CT citizens deserve easy and safe access to the elections that will not jeopardize their health. Please join us to urge the Governor to issue an executive order that would eliminate restrictive language in the statutes to allow Absentee Voting during the COVID-19 emergency.
Resources available:
- League Urges Chairs of DNC and RNC to Push for Flexibility in Upcoming Primary Elections
- Coronavirus and State Legislatures in the News
Action at the Capitol
The League of Women Voters of Connecticut seeks to make it easier for eligible voters to register and maintain their voter registration, to promote active citizenship, to build confidence in elections and government, and to move towards environmental sustainability.
Our 2020 Legislative Priorities:
- Election Laws that Protect Voters' Rights and Expand Voter Access
- Campaign Finance and Citizens' Election Program
- Open Government/Transparency
- Environment
Thank you for an evening of celebration and inspiration!
Left to right: Keynote speaker Judge Nancy Gertner (ret.), and Gala honorees, Indra K. Nooyi (Outstanding Woman in Business) and Juanita T. James (Outstanding Woman in Philanthropy). Photo Credit: Bob Capazzo
Event Sponsors
Michael and Carol Reimers
LWVCT is proud to be part of the recently launched People Powered Fair Maps Campaign. The League of Women Voters, one of the country's largest & oldest non-partisan voter advocacy organizations, is launching a "multi-million-dollar, multi-year" effort to end discriminatory gerrymandering, the practice of drawing electoral maps for political gain.
Read the People Powered Fair Maps FAQ and join the effort here in Connecticut by contacting us at lwvct@lwvct.org.
Census 2020
LWVCT is working coalition with other organizations to make sure that Connecticut get the best Census count in 2020. You can help too!
The American Library Association has published it’s guide, Preparing My Library for the 2020 Census. Each census cycle, the ALA provides a tip sheet for libraries to use in preparing for the Census. This year, LWV is specifically named as a reliable community group doing work in this space.
CT VOTES! Campaign to increase voter participation in Elections
The League of Women Voters of CT encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy.
Voter information is what the League of Women Voters does best! VOTE411.org helps both new and experienced voters in Connecticut find information for all elections. It includes information for upcoming elections, access to info on registering to vote, who the candidates are, voting by absentee ballots, voting at the polls, and more. All in one spot!
Citizens' Election Program
CEProud is a three year commitment (2016-2019) by LWVCT to raise awareness of the Citizens' Election Program, Connecticut's model program for publicly financed campaigns.
