The Connecticut Women’s Suffrage Association began in 1869 and journeyed along the path that took over 50 years before Connecticut women gained the right to vote. It took the official ratification by Tennessee to motivate the Connecticut legislature to ratify the 19th Amendment in September 1920. Read more...
Join the League of Women Voters of the East Shore to explore how we can engage our differences to build a better community for all. Virtual event.
Join the League of Women Voters of the East Shore to explore how we can engage our differences to build a better community for all. Virtual event.
Join the League of Women Voters of Greater Hartford for their member meeting and discussion led by guest speaker Mary-Jane Eisen, Ed.D., JD and Retired Professor. RSVP by 9/11 to receive the Zoom meeting link to lwvgreaterhartford [at] gmail.com.
Register now for this virtual debate for the Common Council At-Large candidates hosted by the LWV of Norwalk. Upon registering, you will immediately receive a confirmation email, and then a reminder email one hour before the event. More details to follow!
Long-awaited Redistricting has begun and the districts created this year will be in place for ten years. LWVCT is urging our members to speak out to stress the importance of Fair Maps. Attend one of the two upcoming public hearings!
The League of Women Voters of Litchfield County will sponsor a candidates debate for the First Selectman of the Town of Roxbury on Thursday, Sept. 30 at Shepaug Valley High School. Masks are required and there will be no pro-candidate brochures, clothing, or buttons allowed in the auditorium. The event will be streamed for those who are unable to attend in person.
The Connecticut Reapportionment Committee has finally announced the schedule for public hearings! We believe voters should have a primary role in choosing their legislators, instead of incumbent legislators choosing their voters. Please take action to make your voice heard.
District lines determine who is on your ballot, where you go to vote, and the can influence whether your voice is heard (or not). Read more in Part 3 of a 5 Part Summer Series by Joan Twiggs, Director at Large for LWVCT. Each blog will include one or more actions you can take to get involved.
Read Laura Smits' letter to our members and the public.