Voting Rights Laws

We are at the forefront of the most important federal and state voting rights cases around the country. We actively oppose discriminatory voter photo ID laws, fight against attacks voter registration process and hold lawmakers accountable when they try to institute last-minute Election Day barriers. We work year-round to combat voter suppression through advocacy, grassroots organizing, legal action and public education.

SB 293 passed by the General Assembly—now we push Gov. DeWine for a veto

Submitted by Perrysburg Area in November 2025.

Action Alerts

LWVO's 11/21/25 Action Alert

On Wednesday [11/19/25], the Ohio legislature passed Senate Bill 293, another unnecessary and harmful election law that hurts Ohio voters. This bill would throw away thousands of valid absentee ballots mailed on time from eligible Ohio voters—worse, at the last minute lawmakers threw in parts of SB 153 to make voter registration and election administration more onerous.

Call Gov. DeWine and urge him to VETO Senate Bill 293. He has 10 days from when the bill is passed to decide what to do, but he could sign it any minute so we need to act quickly. No one should lose their vote because of slow mail or a clerical error.

Contact info for the governor: Main office # 614-644-4357

We Stand Together in Solidarity No Kings Day October 18, 2025

Submitted by North Carolina in October 2025.

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News- October 15, 2025

This slide deck is designed to provide basic information about congressional districts, the selection process and purpose. The powerpoint also includes nonpartisan information regarding Proposition 50, including what it is and the ins and outs of the Proposition. The content was developed by the League of Women Voters of Stanislaus County and is based on the information provided in the Easy Voter Guide. The League hopes that this information will be useful to voters for the November 4th election.

Unite and Rise 8.5: Empowering Voters for Change

The League of Women Voters (LWV) is a nonpartisan organization dedicated to empowering voters and defending democracy. One of its key initiatives, Unite and Rise 8.5, is a powerful program aimed at strengthening civic engagement, increasing voter participation, and ensuring that all voices are heard in the democratic process.

Dear League Members and Friends,

As we welcome the crisp air of autumn, I’m reminded of the importance of staying engaged and active in our communities, particularly as we approach another critical election season. It’s an exciting time for our League, as we continue to advance our mission to empower voters and defend democracy.

“Democracy is not a state. It is an act, and each generation must do its part.”— John Lewis, U.S. Congressman and Civil Rights Leader

Submitted by PASADENA AREA in September 2021.

Event Date:

10/07/2021 - 10:00am to 11:30am

Event location:

Virtual Meeting via Zoom

Many of us are concerned about the direction of laws that make voting more difficult. What are some of the forms of voter suppression that are visible today?

Submitted by North Carolina in October 2025.

News

A federal judge in Winston-Salem will soon decide a voting rights case brought by the League of Women Voters of North Carolina, Democracy North Carolina, and the North Carolina Black Alliance.

SC Supreme Court rules in favor of Statehouse Republicans on redistricting case

Submitted by South Carolina in September 2025.

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The Post & Courier

South Carolina’s highest court ruled in favor of Statehouse Republicans, saying it is a legislative right to draw congressional maps even as critics say Charleston’s seat in Congress was unfairly drawn to gerrymander. “Partisan gerrymandering is an attack on our most fundamental right as citizens, the right to vote,” said Lynn Teague, vice president at the League of Women Voters of South Carolina. “The people of our state should demand a constitution that protects them and leadership that respects their voices.”

Congressman wants to eliminate SC’s only Democratic district. Republicans say they have a plan.

Submitted by South Carolina in September 2025.

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The Post & Courier

A far-right faction of the S.C. Legislature says it will introduce legislation to redraw the lines to give the GOP near-guaranteed control of all of the state’s congressional seats instead of its current six. On paper, it seems simple to chop up, gut and eliminate South Carolina’s only Democratic-held — and Black majority — congressional seat.

For 95 years, South Carolina’s delegation was completely White when nearly half the state’s voters were not.Lynn Teague, co-president of the South Carolina League of Women Voters, acknowledged that Clyburn’s district “is very badly drawn so that CD-1 (Congressional District 1, held by Mace on the coast) could be gerrymandered. But that doesn't mean that CD-6 (held by Clyburn) is in itself an affront to the law or to ethics.”

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Voting Rights Laws

Voting Rights Laws

SB 293 passed by the General Assembly—now we push Gov. DeWine for a veto

LWVO's 11/21/25 Action Alert

We Stand Together in Solidarity – No Kings Day October 18, 2025

League of Women Voters of North Carolina Returns to Federal Court to Defend Voter Access

Ins and Outs of Proposition 50

Unite and Rise 8.5

Highlights from the League

THURSDAY WITH THE LEAGUE - PROTECTING OUR RIGHT TO VOTE

LWVNC Takes Stand in Landmark Case Protecting Young Voters' Rights

SC Supreme Court rules in favor of Statehouse Republicans on redistricting case

Congressman wants to eliminate SC’s only Democratic district. Republicans say they have a plan.

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