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My husband says, "There are two things I hate: the way things are, and change." Well, League members are in for a few changes over the next year. On October 10, our sussexlwv.org link will take you to our new home under the LWV of Delaware umbrella. Read on to find out what this means for you!

Online questionnaire for Governor's Forum
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If you can't attend our October 19th Gubernatorial forum in person, you can still submit your question(s) using our online form. Just click "Read More" below to find the link.

Every Vote Counts - National Voter Registration Day
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Our latest newsletter covers a lot of territory: We're looking for committee members to organize our second annual Women's History Month Film Festival fundraiser with the Rehoboth Beach Film Society! And as usual, lots of opportunities to get involved in other ways. Don't miss our Peace Week Delaware display at the Lewes Library. And be sure to see the "Spotlight On VOTE411 Volunteers Connie Jones & Susan Curtin" article and watch the video!

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If you missed the September 26 RD 4 candidate forum featuring incumbent Jeff Hilovsky (R) and Gregg Lindner (D), you can still view the event!

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Our candidate forum volunteer training session will be held via Zoom on Saturday, September 21 from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Members can access Zoom info on the Members Only page.

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Blog Post

In recent years, the state of Florida has implemented an alarming series of policies that undermine voter participation, creating conditions ripe for mass voter intimidation. 

These instances of systematic voter intimidation are a dangerous and deliberate attempt to disenfranchise certain communities — led explicitly by state institutions. 

Public Statement

Today, the League of Women Voters of the United States and more than 140 nonprofit organizations leading in women's, reproductive, LGBTQIA+, civil, and human rights sent a letter to President Biden calling for immediate action to add the duly ratified Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) to the US Constitution by instructing the US Archivist to certify and publish it.

Delaware Election News
Press Mention

The work of Joann Kingsley of Delaware's Community Legal Aid Society Inc. (CLASI) was highlighted in a Spotlight Delaware article published on December 11, 2024, discussing how poll accessibility has improved for Delaware voters with disabilities. LWV is proud to have assisted by providing volunteers to help with polling place observations related to the project.

Blog Post

As we wrap up this year, I’m reflecting on some of our greatest successes of 2024. From unprecedented voter outreach to the launch of a new moonshot campaign to the return of an important state League, there’s so much to celebrate! 

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This story was originally published by CMG Washington News Bureau and aired on KIRO7.

On social media, the nonpartisan League of Women Voters has been posting videos about the voting to try to correct false rumors about the overall process. The group also runs VOTE411, an online voter guide platform, and relies on support from members on the ground.