League of Women Voters of Connecticut steps up during the 2020 pandemic to help voters
As the LWVCT President, I was admittedly unsure and had to really pause and ponder the question of what LWVCT could do during the pandemic. But with the passion and energy of the Education Fund Board of Directors, together we developed a plan. And THANKS to supporters like you, the LWVCT Education Fund was able to step up quickly and effectively with our voter service work.
You can help keep us ever ready for 2021: If you haven’t already, will you make a donation to the League of Women Voters of Connecticut’s Education Fund?
LWVCT AND THE 2020 ELECTION
We knew you wanted the League to be nimble in adapting to the changing election landscape, from the original date of the Primary Election in April up to the General Election. Absentee ballots became the main topic, as this was a voting experience new to most voters. Connecticut needed rapid voter education to make sure voters had the most accurate information to cast their ballots safely and securely.
The League was in the right place at the right time: We were able to reach thousands of voters online and through our amazing network of local League voter service leaders.
- We had over 10,000 new LWVCT website visitors,18,000 new Vote411.org/Connecticut visitors, and at least 20,000 social media users accessed voter information they needed from the March shutdown until Election Day.
- We launched a voter materials blitz and expanded our coalition partnerships to reach more citizens.
- We communicated with hundreds of voters, like you, through special Zoom events.
Over 630 people respond to our Primary Voting Experience Survey, informing our education and outreach efforts for the General Election.
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In preparation for the November election, LWVCT took a multi-pronged approach through the courts, legislative advocacy, and public education:
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Looking Forward: 2021 and Beyond
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