Volusia County Subscribed Articles

What is the Electronic Registration Information Center (ERIC)?

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in April 2023.

Blog Post

Ensuring elections are fair and equitable includes maintaining clean and accurate voter rolls.

The Electronic Registration Information Center (ERIC) is a nonpartisan membership organization comprised of state election officials from around the United States who have chosen to opt into ERIC, and the states that do so make up ERIC's funding. At this time, 26 states and Washington, DC, are members.

LWV of Tennessee Statement on Expelled State Representatives

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in April 2023.

Public Statement

The League of Women of Voters of Tennessee issued the following statement after the Tennessee State Legislature voted to expel two general assembly members.

Dolores Huerta & the Power of Grassroots Democracy

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in April 2023.

Blog Post

Dolores Huerta is a civil rights activist and labor leader who has dedicated her life to fighting for democracy in the United States, both in the government and the workplace. Growing up, she witnessed the struggles of farm workers and saw firsthand the injustices they faced. Her experience motivated her to become an activist and work towards creating a more democratic society.

Report: Still Locked Out from Voting in Tennessee

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in April 2023.

News

This story was originally published in Public News Service.

In Tennessee, almost a half-million people will not be able to vote in any upcoming election because of a past felony conviction, and a new survey found counties are not making the issue easy to remedy.

The League of Women Voters of Tennessee conducted a survey with the county officials responsible for implementing the mandated process of restoring voting rights for these individuals.

Election Day With LWV's Debra Cronmiller

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in April 2023.

News

This interview originally aired on WORT FM.

Joining us to talk about voter access, election integrity, and importance of voting is Debra Cronmiller from the League of Women Voters of Wisconsin.

League of Women Voters Welcomes New National Board Members

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in April 2023.

Public Statement

WASHINGTON — Today the League of Women Voters of the United States is pleased to announce new additions to its national boards of directors and trustees. Teresa Acuña, Tracy Adkison, and Ashley Allison were appointed to the national voting rights organization's leadership.

Voting Local Matters: Why Vote for City Council

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in April 2023.

Blog Post

If the mayor is like the CEO of the city, then the city council is like the board of directors. It serves as the law-making body for the city.

City council members, as the lawmakers of your city, make decisions that directly impact your day-to-day life, so a vote for them is powerful for your community.

People in jail can vote — but it’s often complicated. Sheboygan County jail and League of Women Voters are working to confront the barriers

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in March 2023.

News

This story was originally published in the Sheboygan Press.

Since 2021, volunteers from the League of Women Voters of Sheboygan County have worked with the Sheriff’s Department — which operates the county jail — to help voters register and get a ballot.

Panthers on Politics | How to get involved during Women's History Month and beyond

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in March 2023.

News

This conversation was originally published by The Pitt News.

Civic Influencers fellow Ruby Scupp hosts a conversation with Michele Knoll, president of the League of Women Voters of Greater Pittsburgh, and Kelsey Pohlig, Weeam Boumaza and Ulyera Brooks from Pitt Women in Politics to talk about what local groups are doing to empower women.