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.
Our First Tuesday Talk on June 3, 2025 was held over Zoom to hear about the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact. We did not record the meeting, but here is our report for those who were unable to attend.
Learn more about the League and how we empower voters and defend democracy in our local communities—Carol Stream, Warrenville, West Chicago, Wheaton, and Winfield. We can also help you register to vote.
The League of Women Voters is studying the SAVE Act, a bill before the US Senate to amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 by requiring proof of US citizenship to register an individual to vote in elections for Federal office, and for other purposes.
Ensure all voices are heard at the ballot box. Tell the Governor to support HB 7229 to provide absentee ballot applications to eligible voters in state custody.
Before Friday, urge your legislators to do everything they can to ensure that the Connecticut Voting Rights Act (CTVRA) stays in the budget. The CTVRA is the nation’s most comprehensive state-level voting rights act. Yet, Connecticut voters face persistent barriers to equal participation for voters of color and people whose first language isn’t English. To remain the national leader and implement the CTVRA, Connecticut must adequately fund its protections in the 2025 biennial budget.
