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Election Hero Day - November 4, 2024

Election Day Hero 2024 LWVP

Submitted by Idaho in November 2024.

News

On Elections Hero Day 2024, the League of Women Voters of Pocatello extends heartfelt gratitude to the dedicated individuals who make our democratic process possible.

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League of Women Voters of Pocatello Support the Renewal of School District No. 25's Supplemental Levy

LWVP Supplemental Levy Pocatello 2024

Submitted by Idaho in October 2024.

News

The League of Women Voters of Pocatello is proud to support the renewal of the supplemental levy for Pocatello-Chubbuck School District No. 25 in the upcoming election.

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Yes, civil political discourse in Idaho is possible during the 2024 election season

LWVUS Make Your Vote Heard

Submitted by Idaho in October 2024.

Press Mention

In 2022, the financial publication Moneywise ranked Idaho the 10th rudest state in the nation.

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LWVID and Caldwell Chamber of Commerce Co-Host a Candidate Forum and Ranked Voting Demonstration

Caldwell candidate forum ranked choice LWVID 2024

Submitted by Idaho in October 2024.

News

On October 10, 2024, the Caldwell Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the League of Women Voters of Idaho, hosted an engaging congressional and legislative candidate forum that brought together a wide range of local candidates to discuss key

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Ada County Candidate Forums and Ranked Choice Voting Scheduled for October 15th, 22nd and 24th

Ada County Candidate Forum LWVID 2024

Submitted by Idaho in October 2024.

News

The League of Women Voters of Idaho, in collaboration with the American Association of University Women, is excited to announce a series of candidate forums designed to engage the community in the electoral process.

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Reflecting on the Election: We Will Speak Up and Speak Out

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in November 2024.

Blog Post

Last week, the 2024 presidential election was decided. Donald Trump will again become President of the United States. He won both the Electoral College and the popular vote, and when that happens, it means the voters have spoken. 

We are proud of the League's work this election to empower voters and protect voting rights. However, we are deeply concerned for the future of women in the United States — as well as LGBTQIA+, Black, brown, and immigrant communities. 

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League of Women Voters Made 30M Contacts in 2024 Election

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in November 2024.

Public Statement

WASHINGTON — The League of Women Voters, a 104-year-old voting rights organization, made a record-breaking 30 million contacts during the 2024 election cycle, providing voters with nonpartisan voting information ahead of Election Day.  

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UPDATED: Georgia Civic Engagement Groups Fight to Ensure Absentee Ballots are Counted

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in November 2024.

Public Statement

UPDATE: A federal judge in Georgia denied the plaintiffs request for emergency relief, ensuring that all valid absentee ballots turned in through the Election Day deadline will be counted. 

The League of Women Voters of Georgia, Georgia State Conference of the NAACP, and Georgia Coalition for the People’s Agenda filed an amicus brief in Republican National Committee v. Mahoney to ensure that absentee ballots received over the weekend are counted. 

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Waiting For Election Results Means the Process is Working

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in November 2024.

Blog Post

It's normal to wish we could just find out results on the night of an election. 

But we're highly unlikely to know the results on election night — and that's good. It means our system is working as it should.

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US Elections: 101

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in November 2024.

Blog Post

Got questions about the different types of elections? What about how to cast your ballot, or who different election workers are? We explain all this and more.

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