Voting Rights

Voting Rights

Voting is a fundamental right and all eligible voters should have the equal opportunity to exercise that right. We are dedicated to ensuring that our elections remain free, fair and accessible.

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Voting Legislation Updates Banner 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.

Time for Action

Action Alerts

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

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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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News

If you missed the General Meeting on February 21, 2021 or if you would like to revisit the program or you would like to hear a few of the songs once again, the links are 

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Community Volunteer Opportunities:

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Action Alerts

Public Hearing on No-Excuse Absentee Voting and Early Voting are front and center in the Government Administration and Elections Committee (GAE) on Monday, February 22, 2021 starting at 10:30 AM.
We encourage you to submit written testimony and sign up to testify in person via zoom before the cutoff at 3PM on Sunday.

Event Date: 
02/18/2021 - 12:00pm to 02/19/2021 - 11:45am
Event location: 

Zoom presentation

I'm Registered to Vote; Are You?
Event Date: 
03/02/2021 - 10:00am to 03/03/2021 - 9:45am
Event location: 

Winfield Public Library

The League of Women Voters of Wheaton is hosting an outdoor walk-up event at Winfield Public Library on Tuesday, March 2, from 10 a.m. to Noon to provide information about voting in the April 6, 2021, election.

I'm Registered to Vote; Are You?
Event Date: 
03/14/2021 - 1:00pm to 03/15/2021 - 12:45pm
Event location: 

Wheaton Public Library

The League of Women Voters of Wheaton is hosting an outdoor walk-up event at Wheaton Public Library on Saturday, March 14, from 1 pm to 3 p.m. to provide information about voting in the April 6, 2021, election.

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