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The League of Women Voters of Michigan is applauding the Board of State Canvassers for its approval of the Promote the Vote 2022 Ballot Initiative, a pro-voter initiative that will improve access and security for Michigan elections.

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On February 14, the League of Women Voters turns 102, marking over a century of empowering voters and defending democracy.

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February is Black History Month, and as we reflect on the triumphs and history of African Americans, we want to acknowledge the role of Black women in the voting rights movement.

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Press Mention

February 1, 2022 - The League of Women Voters of Michigan, along with a coalition of voting rights advocates, filed a lawsuit today against the Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission on the grounds of partisan fairness.

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January 31, 2022

Today, Promote the Vote 2022 (LWVMI is part of this coalition) launched a ballot initiative to improve both security and access to the polls in Michigan. Partners in the campaign gathered for a virtual press conference as part of the campaign launch. LWVMI has created a list of current ballot initiatives and their status.

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Voters can once again depend on the League to provide information about candidates running for the special primary election to fill the vacant House 15th District position.

A Voter Guide and our Candidate Forum recording are now posted.

Transit Equity Day
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For the past four years on February 4, a network of transit rider unions, community organizations, environmental groups and labor unions have organized Transit Equity Day–a national day of action to commemorate the birthday of Rosa Parks by declaring that public transit is a civil right.

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Dearborn Mayor Abdullah Hammoud and Dearborn Heights Mayor Bill Bazzi speak at "Tale of Our Cities 2022" Chamber event. 

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Public Statement

1/20/2022
WASHINGTON—Today the League of Women Voters of the United States CEO Virginia Kase Solomón issued the following statement on the Senate vote on voting rights.

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Public Statement

1/18/2022
WASHINGTON -- Today the League of Women Voters of the United States CEO Virginia Kase Solomón issued the following statement on the Senate action on voting rights:

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