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How to Vote by Mail for Aug. 11 CT Primary Elections: Part 1

How to Vote by Mail for the Aug 11 CT Primary Elections

Submitted by Connecticut in July 2020.

Event Date: 
07/16/2020 - 6:00pm to 07/17/2020 - 5:45pm
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Groups File Federal Lawsuit Seeking to Expand Connecticut Absentee Voting in 2020 Elections Due to COVID-19

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Submitted by Connecticut in July 2020.

Public Statement

The American Civil Liberties Union and ACLU of Connecticut filed a federal lawsuit seeking to make absentee mail-in voting available to every eligible voter during the COVID-19 pandemic. The lawsuit was filed on behalf of the Connecticut State Conference of NAACP Branches and the League of Women Voters of Connecticut, as well as an individual Connecticut resident.

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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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LWVLA Privacy Study, 2020

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The LWV Los Alamos study on Digital Privacy began in June 2020. It's headed by JoAnn Lysne and Akkana Peck. It led to a new position:

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The Safe and Healthy Voting in 2020 Act

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Submitted by Rhode Island in June 2020.

Public Statement

June 11, 2020

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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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TO PROTECT PUBLIC'S RIGHT TO VOTE

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Submitted by Rhode Island in June 2020.

Blog Post

March 26, 2020
VOTING RIGHTS GROUPS URGE STEPS TO PROTECT PUBLIC'S RIGHT TO VOTE

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Voting Rights

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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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REPRESENTATIVE GOVERNMENT- HOME RULE CHARTER

Submitted by MASON COUNTY in June 2020.

Position

League of Women Voters Mason County supports the Home Rule Charter form of government for Mason County.
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Our work continues; you can make a difference!

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Submitted by Rhode Island in June 2020.

News

• Register to vote if you have yet to do so at Vote 411 or at R.I. Secretary of State.
• Get the latest updates on R.I.'s upcoming elections and learn more about voting-by-mail at R.I. Board of Elections and what the League is doing.
• Fill out the 2020 U.S. Census. We want to ensure that Rhode Island continues to receive the federal funding it deserves, and we keep two U.S. House Representatives.
• Support the League's People Powered Fair Maps campaign and ensure that R.I. puts the power of drawing districts in the hands of ordinary Rhode Islanders and not legislators. Sign a petition and show your support for proposed amendments to the R.I. Constitution to create an independent redistricting commission at Redraw RI.
• Read the House or Senate bills that would pave the way for an independent redistricting commission in Rhode Island.

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