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Anthony Albence Presents Election Update to LWVNCC

Delaware Elections Update

Submitted by Sussex County, Delaware in June 2020.

News

The League of Women Voters of New Castle County hosted a web conference with the Delaware Election Commissioner, Anthony Albence, on election changes due to Covid-19. The webinar and key take-aways can be viewed by clicking on "Read more."

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LWVUS Responds to Police Killing of George Floyd

Logo of the League of Women Voters

Submitted by Sussex County, Delaware in May 2020.

News

The League of Women Voters of the United States issued a statement in reference to the murder of George Floyd. Please click on "Read more" to access it.

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LWV supports stronger buffer zone ordinances

League of Women Voters of Sussex County, DE

Submitted by Sussex County, Delaware in May 2020.

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A letter to the editor on the need for improved buffer zone ordinances for wetlands and waterways was submitted by Gwendolyn Miller, president of the League of Women Voters of Sussex County. It appeared in the Cape Gazette on 4/24/20. Please "Read more" to read the letter.

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Press Release: Still Time to Respond to the Census

United States 2020 Census

Submitted by Sussex County, Delaware in April 2020.

Public Statement

The LWVSC issued a press release on 4/2/2020 regarding responding to the Census. Please click on 'Read more' for the full information provided.

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Commentary: Census success will benefit Delaware citizens

Carol Jones & Sue Claire Harper

Submitted by Sussex County, Delaware in March 2020.

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A commentary on the benefits of a successful 2020 Census was submitted by the co-presidents of the League of Women Voters of Delaware. It appeared in the Delaware State News. Please "Read more" to read the entire piece.

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Commentary: Local suffragists deserve recognition and thanks

Sue Bramhall

Submitted by Sussex County, Delaware in March 2020.

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The LWVSC solicited commentary regarding the 100th anniversary of the amendment granting women the right to vote. This commentary is the second to appear in the Cape Gazette. The author, Sue Bramhall, member of the Georgetown Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, provides an interesting history of the suffrage movement in Sussex County.

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Governor Carney Moves Presidential Primary Date to June 2

Submitted by Sussex County, Delaware in March 2020.

News

Gov. Carney issued his 6th SOE modifications which changes the presidential primary date and protects Delawareans from evictions, foreclosures, and terminations of utility services, and pushes back school board elections.

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Gov. changes dates of DE Presidential Primary, School Board elections, and eases criteria for absentee voting.

Gov. Carney

Submitted by Sussex County, Delaware in March 2020.

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The latest modifications of Gov. Carney's State of Emergency declaration change the dates of the DE Presidential Primary and School Board elections. It also broadens the absentee ballot application to allow social distancing as a valid reason.

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LWVDE Presidents send letter to Governor urging easing of absentee voting rules

League of Women Voters of Delaware

Submitted by Sussex County, Delaware in March 2020.

News

The LWVDE co-presidents sent a letter to the Gov. Carney to urge a change in the absentee voting procedures to accommodate voters who are confined to home due to the current Coronavirus crisis. Please read more for a link to the letter. Read more for the latest update.

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Check Out The Sussex League Of Women Voter's Census Public Service Announcement

Blue Coast TAlk

Submitted by Sussex County, Delaware in March 2020.

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LWVSC members Connie Jones and Jack Young were interviewed on Blue Coast Talk regarding the upcoming 2020 US Census. "Read more" to see their informative interview, a public service announcement for the Census.

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