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It's Almost Election Day! Start Making Your Voting Plan Now.

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in November 2022.

News

This article was originally published in Buzzfeed News.

If you need help making a plan, check out Vote411.org, which is run by the grassroots political network League of Women Voters. Jeanette Senecal, the group’s senior director of mission impact, said research shows that if people have a voting plan, then they are more likely to actually get out and vote.

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LOCAL MOTION: Beth Hendrix, League of Women Voters of Colorado, speaks about the importance of protecting our democracy and the work of League of Women Voters.

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in November 2022.

News

This show originally aired on KNVF.

Beth Hendrix, executive director League of Women Voters of Colorado, speaks with KVNF's Lisa Young on the importance of protecting our democracy and the important work of LWV.

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League of Women Voters will persist in efforts despite lack of cooperation from candidates

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in November 2022.

News

This letter was originally published by BG Independent.

The public can rest assured that the League of Women Voters of Bowling Green will persist in our efforts to encourage political responsibility through informed, active participation in government. We will continue to give candidates opportunities to present their views publicly and seek ways to make these opportunities available to all candidates.

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Women show up big at the polls during early voting

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in November 2022.

News

This story originally aired on WPTV News.

Election Day is less than two weeks away and people want their voices heard. Early voting is already underway in Palm Beach County and one thing is certain— with each voter, comes lots of passion.

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Dottye Ricks: Reject the deceit, misinformation, and just plain hogwash

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in November 2022.

News

This piece was originally published in VTDigger.

This commentary is by Dottye Ricks of Barre Town, a Reproductive Liberty Amendment liaison for the League of Women Voters, of which she’s been a member for more than 30 years. She is a retired public school and university teacher, an elder in the First Presbyterian Church of Barre and a longtime member of the gleaning service group Community Harvest of Central Vermont. 

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Reforming the Electoral Count Act

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in November 2022.

Blog Post

Congress has been considering legislation to update how votes are counted and cast by the Electoral College throughout 2022.  

Current bipartisan proposals would clarify existing ambiguities in the legislation around the role of the Vice President and the certification of electors and offer transparency around how electors are appointed. 

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Federal Court Issues Order Barring Defendants From Confronting, Photographing, Doxing Voters, and Carrying Guns and Wearing Body Armor Near Drop Boxes

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in November 2022.

Public Statement

Phoenix, Arizona—Today, following a hearing in a suit brought by the League of Women Voters of Arizona (LWVAZ), a federal court issued an order to block unlawful voter intimidation at ballot drop boxes.

 

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Reproductive Rights Are on the Ballot

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in November 2022.

Blog Post
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Statement on the Lions of Liberty’s Announcement to End Operation Drop Box in Arizona

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in October 2022.

Public Statement

PHOENIX — Protect Democracy and the League of Women Voters of Arizona (LWVAZ) were pleased to see the statement addressed to all members of the Lions of Liberty and Yavapai County Preparedness Team announcing a close to Operation Drop Box

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Annie Benifield leads League of Women Voters

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in October 2022.

News

This profile was originally published in Defender.

For Annie Benifield, voting is in her blood. Her father was a first generation born out of slavery African American, who lived to be 90 years old and never missed an opportunity to vote once he was given the right. Her father passed in 2004, but his dedication has served as fuel to her fire to make voting a priority in her life.

Now, as the first woman of color to lead the League of Women Voters of Houston, Benifield works overtime to get as many people as possible to the polls.

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