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2020 Census Alert

Map of Cape Cod showing 2020 Census response rate by town

Submitted by The Cape Cod Area in July 2020.

Action Alerts

2020 BARNSTABLE COUNTY CENSUS RESPONSE

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Candidate Forums

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League of Women Voters South County Meet The Candidates Nights

2018 Election Forums in South County

 

General Info  How To Vote  2018 Candidate Forums  Candidate Contacts  Audience Survey  Candidate Eligibility  Format  Ground Rules  Commitment to Attend

 

GENERAL INFO

Don't miss this opportunity to be an informed voter!

"Candidate Nights" for local and state elected offices representing Narragansett and South Kingstown will be held at Narragansett Town Hall, 25 Fifth Avenue, Narragansett, RI 02882.

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The League is Honored

NASS Award

Submitted by Rhode Island in June 2020.

News

It was the League's honor to be among those presented a NASS Medallion Award today (June 4) by the Secretary of State for outstanding service and dedication to furthering the mission of NASS.

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ADVOCATE FOR HOME RULE CHARTER

ADVOCATE FOR HOME RULE CHARTER

Submitted by Mason County in June 2020.

Action Alerts

The Summer of 2020 will be a time of Advocacy on Home Rule Charter by lobbying our Mason County Commissioners to call for an election of Freeholders ( citizen representatives) to study and explore a Home Rule Charter form of County Government.

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Local Leagues and Activities

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Join us for League activities throughout the state

Rhode Island is a small state and League activities are open to all members of the League in Rhode Island regardless of local League affiliation. Please help us with events, advocacy, voter service, or even just enjoy a book with us. To see some of our activities, try the "Committee" links below. Join the League!

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Expand access to mail ballots this election year

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Submitted by Rhode Island in June 2020.

Blog Post

OUR TURN
Expand access to mail ballots this election year
By Jane W. Koster, John Marion and Steven Brown Providence Journal 5/11/2020

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Voting Rights

letrivote_4-26-2022 Senate hearing

The League of Women Voters of the United States believes that voting is a fundamental citizen right that must be guaranteed (LWVUS Position March 1982). Current issues are: Expanding Voter Access, Redistricting, Money in Politics, and Fighting Voter

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Redistricting

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See our updated Redistricting page with information on what's going on and how to be involved in Rhode Island.

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WOMEN'S WAVE JANUARY 18, 2020

WOMEN'S WAVE JANUARY 18, 2020

Submitted by Rhode Island in June 2020.

News
Women's Wave January 18, 2020
 
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Census

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Census The U.S. Census is required under the U.S. Constitution to occur every 10 years and is the process of counting every resident in the country. For the first time ever, in 2020 the Census will be primarily digitally based.

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