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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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Important Changes for the 2024 Elections

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Submitted by Connecticut in January 2024.

Blog Post

Thanks to the hard work of our leaders, members, voting rights allies around the state, and state legislators, there's a lot to look forward to this year: Early voting, the most comprehensive voting rights act in the country, a new presidential primary date, and a statewide referendum on absentee voting.

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The March on Washington, 60 Years Later

The March on Washington, 60 Years Later

Submitted by Volusia County in January 2024.

Event Date: 
02/17/2024 - 10:30am
Event location: 

The Palmetto Club

 
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League of Women Voters' State & National Studies and Positions

Submitted by Wellesley in January 2024.

Position

LWVMAs' recent studies and updates to State Positions. LWVUS recent studies and updates to National Positions.
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LET RI VOTE SAME DAY REGISTRATION CAMPAIGN LAUNCH AT THE STATE HOUSE LIBRARY

Submitted by Rhode Island in January 2024.

Action Alerts

The resolution to be approved by the Senate and House would ask voters to approve an amendment to the State Constitution that would eliminate the current 30 day registration requirement to vote in elections.

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Abolish the Electoral College

Submitted by Central Delaware County in January 2024.

Position

The League of Women Voters of the United States believes that the direct- popular-vote method for electing the President and Vice-President is essential to representative government.
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LWVAAC invites you to a Day of Action 2024. This event is open to the public!

Submitted by Arlington and Alexandria City in January 2024.

Event Date: 
02/04/2024 - 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Event location: 

Walter Reed Community Center

Want to Get Involved in Your Community This Year?
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Election Procedures

Submitted by League of Women Voters Redding Area in December 2023.

Position

Protect every citizen's right to vote.
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Get Out the Vote (GOTV) Action Team Meeting

Get Out the Vote in blue and red text on a gray to white background with a red bar with white stars along the top and blue bar with white stars along the bottom

Submitted by Alachua County in December 2023.

Event Date: 
01/15/2024 - 5:30pm
Event location: 

Janice's House

In November, we hosted a brainstorming session on how to get out the vote (GOTV) during the upcoming election season. The GOTV Action Team will meet in person at Janice's house to review, prioritize, and implement those ideas.

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Meet & Mobilize Event

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Submitted by Alachua County in December 2023.

Event Date: 
01/25/2024 - 6:00pm
Event location: 

Cotton Club Museum and Cultural Center

LWVAC is co-sponsoring a Meet and Mobilize event with other non-partisan community organizations, including Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. - Delta Sigma Zeta Chapter, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

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Get Out The Vote (GOTV) Action Team

Get Out the Vote in blue and red text on a gray to white background with a red bar with white stars along the top and blue bar with white stars along the bottom

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