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First leg bills for Early Voting and No-Excuse Absentee Voting Pass in Delaware

Submitted by Delaware in March 2026.

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Senate Bills 2 and 3 passed the Delaware house on March 26, 2026, a significant step to protect voting rights in Delaware. Read the full Delaware Voting Rights Coalition (DVRC) statement here.

Official March 2026 Civic Learning Week proclamation from the Delaware Governor's office is shown

Submitted by Delaware in March 2026.

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Delaware Governor Matt Meyer issued a proclamation declaring the week of March 9-13, 2026, as Civic Learning Week in Delaware and honoring the work of the Delaware Civics Education Coalition, of which LWVDE is a proud member organization.

Submitted by Delaware in February 2026.

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LWVUS has announced that it is a national partner for the No Kings 3 rally scheduled for March 28. The Sussex LWV Executive Board will meet Sunday, 2/22 at 5 PM via Zoom to consider our League's actions for this event. Executive Board meetings are open to all members. Email Pres. Barb Hedges-Goettl at lwvscde.president [at] gmail.com by 3 PM on Sunday to receive the link for the meeting. Check the Members Only link in the sidebar for more info.

2026 Defending Democracy Film Festival teaser

Submitted by Delaware in February 2026.

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March 23 is the date for the Sussex LWV's third annual Defending Democracy Film Festival! Celebrating International Women's Month, this fundraiser features great food and a series of films reflecting our mission of defending democracy and empowering voters. Watch this space for details on the selected films and how to register.

Submitted by Delaware in February 2026.

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Read President Barb Hedges-Goettl's article on "What does nonpartisanship mean in 2026?" Then find out about upcoming Membership events, what your committees are up to, and how to help with our third annual Defending Democracy Film Festival fundraiser. This and much more in the February 2026 newsletter.

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Judge Allows Discriminatory Law Largely Impacting Youth Voters

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in March 2026.

Public Statement

Despite clear evidence of harm to young voters, a federal judge declined to block North Carolina’s Senate Bill 747 (SB 747), which makes it easier for lawful ballots cast during early voting to be thrown out through no fault of the voter.

League of Women Voters Unveils New “Unite and Rise” Artwork, Inspiring Civic Engagement Nationwide

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in March 2026.

Public Statement

On the heels of the one-year anniversary of the League of Women Voters’ Unite and Rise 8.5 initiative, the League announced the rollout of a new centerpiece artwork—imagery designed to showcase the power and impact of everyday people uniting and standing for democracy.

Behind the Art: An Interview with Andrea Pippins

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in March 2026.

Blog Post

This critical moment, when our nation faces a constitutional crisis and our democracy is at risk, is rife with inspiration for artistic advocacy. In honor of our Unite and Rise 8.5 initiative to defend democracy, we collaborated with Andrea Pippins, a female artist and author originally from PG County, Maryland, to create an image that would inspire us through this fight.

Voting Rights Groups Move to Intervene in DOJ Lawsuit to Protect Oklahoma Voters’ Private Data

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in March 2026.

Public Statement

League of Women Voters of Oklahoma and partners move to intervene in DOJ lawsuit to block release of sensitive voter data and protect voter privacy.

REPORT: Women Voters by the Numbers (2024)

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in March 2026.

Blog Post

With the 2024 election in the rearview and critical midterms approaching, we took a look at the power of women at the ballot box using data from the US Census.

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