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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RANKED CHOICE VOTING IN CLACKAMAS COUNTY

Ranked Voting Graphic

Submitted by Clackamas County in March 2024.

Event Date: 
04/03/2024 - 7:00pm
Event location: 

Zoom

Please join us on Zoom with speaker Melanie Billings-Yun of LWVPDX on a discussion of ranked choice voting in Clackamas County. 

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Voting Rights and the Visually Impaired Idahoans

2024 National Federation of the Blind Idaho State Conference

Submitted by Idaho in March 2024.

News

The League of Women Voters of Idaho stands with blind and visually impaired Idahoans and for their voting rights. 2024 National Federation of the Blind Idaho State Conference, March 21-24, 2024, Burley, Idaho.

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UF LWV Chapter president engages in Selma

Three college students with sign

Submitted by Alachua County in March 2024.

News

By Stefanie Gadalean: I had the amazing opportunity to go with the League of Women Voters to Alabama the first weekend in March to commemorate the 59th anniversary of Bloody Sunday. During that time, we had the pleasure of attending the Martin and Coretta Scott King Jubilee Breakfast, the NAACP Bridge Crossing Banquet, a Southern Poverty Law Center event with John Lewis‘ nephew and Congresswoman Nikema Williams, and the Equal Justice Initiative's museums and memorials. I had the opportunity to speak at a joint event with the Alabama League of Women Voters and the NAACP on youth civic engagement.

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We Oppose Any Effort That Prevents Citizens From Voting

Sign Pointing to a Ballot Drop Box

Submitted by Idaho in March 2024.

Public Statement

As our state director and elections lead Kendal Shaber noted in her testimony this morning, the League is strongly opposed to any efforts to prevent lawful citizens from exercising their right to vote.

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President's Message, March 2024

Janice holding sunflower

Submitted by Alachua County in March 2024.

Blog Post

Dear Members,
A friend asked recently how it feels to be president of the League — whether it feels worthwhile. Absolutely! Politics can be pretty ugly; people, in some cases, have gotten rancorous and democratic principles have been tarnished. But. The principles of the League stand firm and it feels good to be part of that. As election season unfolds, we will engage and inform voters based on facts, sound reasoning and a commitment to a more perfect democracy. Yes, it feels worthwhile to be a Leaguer. I hope you...

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League at the Library: Hawthorne Branch

Library bookshelf image with gold overlay and white writing

Submitted by Alachua County in March 2024.

Event Date: 
03/16/2024 - 12:00pm to 2:00pm
Event location: 

Hawthorne Branch Library

This League at the Library event will take place on 3/16 from 12-2 pm at the Hawthorne Branch Library and will be an indoor event. We are looking for 2-3 volunteers to man the table.

During LWVAC's 2024 Get Out the Vote (GOTV) Campaign for the 2024 Election Season, the Voter Services team is organizing multiple Alachua County Library tabling events. The goal is to have a table at each of the 12 libraries once a month for 2 hours at peak times until November. We hope to increase League visibility and engage with current and potential voters, especially young people.

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Her View: The 411 on How to Vote in the Idaho Primary Election

Elinor Cheney

Submitted by Idaho in March 2024.

Press Mention
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League at the Library: Archer Branch

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Submitted by Alachua County in March 2024.

Event Date: 
03/28/2024 - 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Event location: 

Archer Branch Library

This League at the Library event will take place on 3/28 from 1-3 pm at the Archer Branch Library and will be an inside event. We are looking for 2-3 volunteers to man the table.

During LWVAC's 2024 Get Out the Vote (GOTV) Campaign for the 2024 Election Season, the Voter Services team is organizing multiple Alachua County Library tabling events. The goal is to have a table at each of the 12 libraries once a month for 2 hours at peak times until November. We hope to increase League visibility and engage with current and potential voters, especially young people.

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Canceled: League at the Library: Newberry Branch

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Submitted by Alachua County in March 2024.

Event Date: 
03/27/2024 - 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Event location: 

Newberry Branch Library

Due to weather, this event has been canceled. Watch for a new April date.

This League at the Library event will take place on 3/27 from 2-4 pm at the Newberry Branch Library and will be an outdoor event. We are looking for 2-3 volunteers to man the table.

During LWVAC's 2024 Get Out the Vote (GOTV) Campaign for the 2024 Election Season, the Voter Services team is organizing multiple Alachua County Library tabling events. The goal is to have a table at each of the 12 libraries once a month for 2 hours at peak times until November. We hope to increase League visibility and engage with current and potential voters, especially young people.

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League at the Library: Tower Road Branch

Library bookshelf image with gold overlay and white writing

Submitted by Alachua County in March 2024.

Event Date: 
03/23/2024 - 12:00pm to 2:00pm
Event location: 

Tower Road Branch Library

This League at the Library event will take place on 3/23 from 12-2 pm at the Tower Road Branch Library and will be an outdoor event. We are looking for 2-3 volunteers to man the table.

During LWVAC's 2024 Get Out the Vote (GOTV) Campaign for the 2024 Election Season, the Voter Services team is organizing multiple Alachua County Library tabling events. The goal is to have a table at each of the 12 libraries once a month for 2 hours at peak times until November. We hope to increase League visibility and engage with current and potential voters, especially young people.

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