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Volusia County Articles

October/November 2024 Voter

Submitted by Volusia County in November 2023.

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Submitted by Volusia County in October 2024.

News

On October 16, 2024, LWVVC President, Nicki Junkins, was the guest speaker at the Victoria Gardens Woman’s Club luncheon in DeLand. Her topic was The Fight for Woman’s Suffrage.

Submitted by Volusia County in September 2024.

News

On September 12, 2024, 29 individuals gathered at Unitarian Universalist Church of Ormond Beach to write postcards supporting Amendment 4, Protecting Women's Health and Freedom to Make her Own Health Decisions.

Submitted by Volusia County in August 2024.

Press Mention

The Daytona Beach News Journal ran this article on the School Board Candidates Forum.

Postcard signing party at Bethune Cookman University

Submitted by Volusia County in July 2024.

News

On July 2, 2024, the LWVVC Voter Service Team partnered with the Gamma Mu Omega Chapter, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority to hold a postcard signing party at Bethune Cookman University.

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More than 140 Diverse Nonprofit Organizations Call on President to Act for Publication of Equal Rights Amendment

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in December 2024.

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.

The League's Top Achievements in 2024

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in December 2024.

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!

Dr. Sania Irwin Recognized on US House Floor

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in December 2024.

News

This clip was originally published on C-SPAN.

Former LWVUS president and current vice president, Sania Irwin, was recognized by Rep. Delia Ramirez (IL-3) on the US House floor for her commitment to empowering voters and defending democracy.

Election officials, voting groups trying to combat misinformation with new tactics

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in December 2024.

News

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.

Experts: Election results may not be known for days

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in December 2024.

News

This story was originally published by Public News Service.

For the national results, Celina Stewart, CEO of the League of Women Voters, said the closer the election, the longer it will take for networks to project a winner. Another factor is the rules governing the counting process vary from state to state.

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