Connecticut Subscribed Articles

Quiz: How Well Do You Know America's Female Democracy Icons?

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in August 2022.

Blog Post

You may consider yourself a history buff, but how well do you know the women who shaped our democracy? Test your knowledge and learn a thing or two with this quiz!

Submitted by Connecticut in August 2022.

Blog Post

In recent election cycles, we have noticed an alarming trend among candidates from both parties—a reluctance by some to participate in debates. This is unfortunate. Debates are an important part of the elections process. Our democracy depends on a mutual relationship of respect between candidates and the voters who elect them.

The College Voter's To-Do List

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in August 2022.

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On your way to college this? Congratulations! As you step into this new era of your life, make sure you're prepared to take on your new role as a participant in our democracy.

Submitted by Connecticut in August 2022.

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LWVCT President Laura Smits talks with Julia LeBlanc of FOX61 News about getting ready to vote in Connecticut's party primary elections on Tuesday, August 9, 2022. For more information and to register to vote visit VOTE411.org or go to the Secretary of the State's voter information page.

NEW REPORT: LWV's 3-Year Redistricting Program Proves People Power Is the Path to Fair Maps

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in July 2022.

Public Statement

Today the League of Women Voters published their 2022 redistricting report for the organization’s program People Powered Fair Maps™. The report covering three years of work shows that when people are involved, there is greater transparency in the process which results in fairer maps that elevate communities.

Submitted by Connecticut in July 2022.

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Connecticut Public and the League of Women Voters of Connecticut (LWVCT) have set the dates, locations and moderators for an unprecedented series of eight debates that they will co-produce in advance of the November general elections, including the statewide offices of governor, U.S. Senate, secretary of the state, and Connecticut’s five U.S. Congressional districts.

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in July 2022.

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In September 2019, the League launched its national redistricting effort People Powered Fair Maps™ (PPFM).

PPFM aimed to create greater transparency, fairness, and public participation in the redistricting process, which determines voting access, partisan representation, and federal funding for communities across the country.

What You Need to Know About Kansas's Vote on Abortion Rights

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in July 2022.

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On Aug. 2, 2022, Kansas will be the first state in the nation to vote on the issue of abortion since the Supreme Court of the United States overturned Roe v. Wade on June 24. The League of Women Voters of Kansas (LWVK) strongly opposes this amendment.

Voter advocates file complaint against Tippecanoe County election board

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in July 2022.

News

This article was originally published in the Lafayette Journal & Courier.

LAFAYETTE, Ind. — The League of Women Voters of Greater Lafayette, along with Common Cause Indiana, filed an administrative complaint Thursday against the Tippecanoe County Board of Elections and Registration, claiming ongoing violations related to voter registration.

TN Early Voting Underway; Voters Face Lengthy Ballots

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in July 2022.

News

This article was originally published in Public News Service.

The Volunteer State ranks poorly in the U.S. for its overall lack of voter participation. Over the last decade, critics say the poor turnout is partly a result of regular purges of the voter rolls, new registration requirements, and the state's restrictive voting laws that create unnecessary barriers. Ballots are already being cast for the upcoming August 4 primary - and Debby Gould, president of the League of Women Voters of Tennessee, said so far, the early voting turnout is low.

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