Representative Government

Promote an open governmental system that is representative, accountable, and responsive.

Takeaways

Welcome to this new page on our website, where you may find nourishing nuggets that League members share from their reading, listening, watching. They are memorable, wise and brief. They can be inspiring, instructive and even funny.

March 2021

Cille King shares indicators of what improves voting turnout, or doesn't, which she gleaned from NonprofitVOTE:

In the 2020 national election,

Let RI Vote graphic with coalition partners

Submitted by Rhode Island in March 2021.

News

Activist Training Sessions cancelled due to conflict with House and Senate hearings

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.

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.

Blog Post

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 The Edwardsville Area in March 2021.

News

What is HR1 and Why should you support it?

Voting Legislation Updates Banner March 2021

Submitted by Connecticut in March 2021.

Event Date:

03/15/2021 - 10:00am to 03/16/2021 - 9:45am

Event location:

Online - Zoom

Join the League on March 15th at 10 a.m.as we get updates on federal and state voting legislation. U.S. Congressman Jim Himes who represents the 4th CT Congressional District and State Senator Paul Formica who represents the 20th District will discuss legislation that would affect voting and elections.

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 Connecticut in March 2021.

Event Date:

03/18/2021 - 1:00pm to 03/19/2021 - 12:45pm

Event location:

Online

Join us for “Making Democracy Work: A Conversation with Denise W. Merrill, Secretary of the State,” a livestreamed virtual event in celebration of Women’s History Month and the growing number of women in public office. Secretary Merrill will speak on key election issues including protecting the vote, expanding democratic participation, and modernizing Connecticut’s systems.

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Takeaways

Let RI Vote!

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

BE VOCAL, VOTE LOCAL!

Submit Testimony for March 10 Public Hearing

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

Securing the Right to Vote--What is HR1?

LWVCT Voting Legislation Updates with US Congressman Himes and CT Senator Formica

Take Action: Support the For the People Act

LWV Fairfield County - Making Democracy Work: A Conversation with Denise W. Merrill, Secretary of the State

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