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Warning: Constitutional Crisis

LWVUS launched Unite and Rise 8.5 on May 1st, 2025

Nonviolent protests... engaging a threshold of 3.5% of the population have never failed to bring about change.

Unite and Rise 8.5
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Your League in the Community

LWVDE and our Local Leagues are a frequent presence in our communities

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LWV offers hands-on and personal volunteer opportunities

Sussex County Delaware LWV President Barb Hedges-Goettl getting it done :)

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Everyone is welcome in the League!

Today's League of Women Voters maintains a strong committment to diversity, equity and inclusion. 

Why Vote411

What Do You VOTE411?

Voter education and empowerment are critical components of our mission.

What Do You VOTE411?
Equality is Essential for Democracy to Work

Equality is Essential for Democracy to Work

A strong democracy doesn't discriminate against women but empowers women.

Delaware

A Voice for Citizens - A Force for Change

The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan political organization that encourages informed and active participation in government. It influences public policy through education and advocacy.

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Event Date: 
09/06/2025 - 10:00am to 2:00pm
Event location: 

Bridgeville Public Library

Sussex LWV will have an information table at the September 6 IMPACT Festival in Bridgeville. Six volunteers are needed - 3 for each of two shifts - 8:30 am to 12:00 pm OR 12:00 pm to 2 pm. Please contact Lyn Brown at 410-746-8276 if you're able to help or use the Register button to see our SignUp page. Remember to bring a chair, water, and wear your LWV paraphernalia (buttons, etc.). Click Read More for details.

LWVUS releases statement on USCIS voter registration restrictions
Public Statement

On September 3, 2025, Celina Stewart, LWV CEO, released a statement in response to revised policy guidance from US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS): "... The USCIS decision ... is an attempt to keep new citizens from accessing their full rights." Read full statement at https://www.lwv.org/newsroom/press-releases/league-women-voters-statemen...

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News

September's Newsletter covers a host of topics, including the President's Message: "An Error, An Apology and A Renewed Commitment." Find out the latest about our League, Libations & Learning events, Candidate Forums, Volunteer Opportunities, and Sussex Community News. September 2025 Leading as the League Newsletter

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News

LWV CEO Celina Stewart has issued the following statement in response to President Trump's vow to eliminate mail-in ballots and voting machines: “Free, fair, and accessible elections are the cornerstone of a healthy democracy.

Public Statement

LWV releases No Harm to Our Communities: Mapping Guidance for Elected Leaders, guidance on drawing mid-cycle maps that protect historically disenfranchised communities.

LWVDE Advocacy in the 2025 Legislative Session (9 volunteer lobbyists, 10 legislative portfolios, 85 bills tracked, 44 testimonies given, 33 supported bills passed)
Blog Post

Everyone knows the League of Women Voters for our voter education tables, but did you know that legislative advocacy is a big part of our mission as well? The LWVDE Advocacy Corps is one of the most effective and respected lobby organizations in Delaware. Read about our efforts in the 2025 legislative session here.

It's Time to Restore the Voting Rights Act
News

Sixty years ago, Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Voting Rights Act (VRA) into law, outlawing discriminatory barriers that prevented voters of color from exercising their right to vote.

Unite and Rise 8.5
Blog Post

The LWV Unite and Rise 8.5 initiative aims to engage and mobilize 8.5 million voters. Click "Read more" below to find and sign an LWV Unite and Rise Commitment Form. And check our "Unite & Rise" web page (under the "GET INVOLVED" menu item) for local Delaware protest opportunities and events.

Flyer for October 1 League, Libations, and Learning event
Event Date: 
10/01/2025 - 5:00pm to 7:30pm
Event location: 

Iron Hill Brewery

Join the Sussex LWV for the first League, Libations, and Learning event of the Fall season!

LWVUS Federal Judiciary Study
News

In June 2025, the League of Women Voters national Board was pleased to announce the adoption of the new League position on the Federal Judiciary.