Elections

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LWVCT hosts "The Voting Process in Connecticut: Behind the Scenes"

Event Flyer for LWVCT April 7 event The Voting Process in Connecticut: Behind the Scenes"

Submitted by Connecticut in March 2021.

Event Date:

04/07/2021 - 12:00pm to 04/08/2021 - 11:45am

Event location:

Online - Zoom

Join Laura Smits, LWVCT Voter Service VP, as she shares how the election process actually works in Connecticut. She will explain the roles of the local election officials and the system that makes our elections some of the most secure in the nation.

Government: Redistricting

Submitted by Butte County in March 2021.

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Position on Redistricting California (State)

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Submit Testimony for March 10 Public Hearing

Submitted by Connecticut in March 2021.

Action Alerts

The GAE Committee will be considering four crucial bills concerning Voting Rights of Incarcerated or Formerly Incarcerated Persons and Elections Administration next Wednesday. Please email your written testimony AND/OR sign up to testify in person. Deadline to sign up for live testimony is Tuesday March 9. Also: Thank your legislators if they supported Early Voting or No-Excuse Absentee Voting during the February 22 Public Hearing!

Submitted by Rhode Island in March 2021.

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The Rhode Island Constitution requires that, along with abiding by the Voting Rights Act (which outlines equal racial population requirements as well as other guidelines determining what construes “fair representation” based on factors such as pol

Submitted by Rhode Island in March 2021.

Action Alerts

Send an online message to your Representative. or Contact your Representative TODAY through the Capitol switchboard at (202

Submitted by Rhode Island in March 2021.

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Apportionment and Redistricting Updates

Submitted by Rhode Island in February 2021.

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http://www.cookvraimondo.info/
February 1, 2021 the League of Women Voters of the United States and the League of Women Voters of Rhode Island filed an amicus brief in support of the plaintiffs in Cook v. Raimondo.

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The For the People Act (H.R.

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Welcome! Our members make a difference in our communities. We hold events at local libraries, high schools, senior centers, farmers markets and festivals talking about the League and our mission to defend democracy and empower voters.

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Elections

Elections

LWVCT hosts "The Voting Process in Connecticut: Behind the Scenes"

BE VOCAL, VOTE LOCAL!

Government: Redistricting

Submit Testimony for March 10 Public Hearing

Fair Maps Friday: Communities of Interest - A Huge Part of Fair Representation

Take Action: Support the For the People Act

Important 2020 Census Updates - Apportionment Data Release Date (Congressional Seats)

The Case to Establish a Right to Civics Education Under the U.S. Constitution - Informational Website

Support H.R. 1—Join a Friendbank!

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