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.

Sign Up for Voter Registrar Training

Submitted by Wheaton, Illinois in August 2023.

Event Date:

09/05/2023 - 6:30pm

Event location:

Judy Beaver

Become a Voter Registrar!

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Submitted by Alachua County in July 2023.

Event Date:

08/02/2023 - 6:30pm

Join us for our next meeting where we'll discuss upcoming tabling opportunities and other events. Contact Gwen Wagner or Diana Boxer at info [at] lwv-alachua.org

Submitted by Alachua County in July 2023.

News

Advocates of democracy were relieved when the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) ruled definitively against the Independent State Legislative Theory. SCOTUS validated the authority state constitutions and courts have over redistricting.

Voter Registration Training, August 14, 2023

Submitted by Montgomery County, VA in July 2023.

Event Date:

08/14/2023 - 7:00pm

Event location:

Montgomery County Government Building

On Monday, August 14th at 7 pm, we will have in person Voter Registration Training conducted by Connie Viar, Director of Elections / General Registrar, Montgomery County. The location for the training has moved to the

Submitted by Alachua County in June 2023.

News

The recent ruling in Allen v. Milligan demonstrates SCOTUS continues to support the Voting Rights Act. Chief Justice Roberts clearly lays out the conditions and criteria SCOTUS will be using to decide upcoming cases.

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Submitted by Alachua County in June 2023.

News

The Transformative Justice Coalition, AFT, Rainbow PUSH Coalition, FL NAACP, LWVFL, and other partners hosted a rolling protest visiting 15 cities in Florida to fight against the assault on democracy that is occurring in Florida. The protest and Votercade arrived in Gainesville on June 19th for a Juneteenth reception and concert featuring gospel singer, Vickie Winans.

Action Alert - League of Women Voters (Vote for Your Rights)

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in June 2023.

Action Alerts

Voting is a fundamental right, and all Americans deserve an equal opportunity to make their voices heard in our democracy.

Increased accessibility to the electoral process ensures that every eligible voter can exercise their right to vote. Congress must know how the people feel: empowering eligible voters to cast their ballot strengthens our democracy.

Please add your name to show Congress that we support voting rights!

Action Alert - League of Women Voters (Protestors with US flag)

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in June 2023.

Action Alerts

The history of voting rights is largely one of bipartisan cooperation. We'd like to see the introduction of bipartisan legislation that includes expanding early voting, allowing no-excuse absentee voting, implementing automatic and online voter registration, improving operations of the Election Assistance Commission, improving language access, and ensuring proper voter list maintenance.

Tell Democrats and Republicans to work together on voting rights.

Interacting with the public at the French Market

Submitted by Wheaton, Illinois in June 2023.

Event Date:

06/24/2023 - 8:00am to 2:00pm

Event location:

Downtown Wheaton

We’ll be at the French Market only once this summer. Our Environment Committee will highlight our advocacy for local environmental issues. We’ll ask questions about the environment with our ‘spin the wheel’ game.

Transformative Justice Florida Stop of Juneteenth Stay Woke Rolling Protest

Submitted by Lee County in June 2023.

Event Date:

06/21/2023 - 11:30am

Event location:

Quality Life Center

The Transformative Justice Coalition, (TJC), has used the John Lewis Votercades and Celebration Villages concept to raise a local community's awareness about issues confronting the community and to encourage the community's political participation

Empowering Voters. Defending Democracy.

Voting Rights

Voting Rights

Sign Up for Voter Registrar Training

Become a Voter Registrar!

Voter Services Meeting

Moore v. Harper - The Independent State Legislative Theory Laid to Rest

Voter Registration Training (Location Change)

Racial Justice Prevails in Allen v. Milligan

LWVAC Participates in the STAY WOKE Votercade and Rolling Protest

Support the Expansion of Voting Rights

Encourage Democrats and Republicans to Work Together for the Vote

Wheaton French Market (June)

Juneteenth Stay Woke Rolling Protest

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