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.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Policy of the LWV of Syracuse

LWV is an organization fully committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in principle and in practice. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are central to the organization’s current and future success in engaging all individuals, households, communities, and policy makers in creating a more perfect democracy.

Action Alert: Election Bills 2022

Submitted by Idaho in March 2022.

Action Alerts

It's time to take action against election bills currently moving through the Idaho Legislature. These bills make voting more difficult. There is no evidence of voter fraud in Idaho and these are unnecessary.

Submitted by Orange Coast in March 2022.

News

The Women of Bloody Sunday

By: Lilly McGee

Submitted by Connecticut in February 2022.

Action Alerts

Sign up by Thursday March 3 at 3PM to testify for the virtual public hearing to discuss two bills, one allowing COVID to be a valid reason to use absentee ballots for the November 2022 election, and the other allowing for the amendment of the current statute which defines the criteria for obtaining an absentee ballot to include the fear of illness, such as during a public health emergency like a pandemic.

Public Presentation of new library bond issue

Submitted by Coos County in February 2022.

Event Date:

03/05/2022 - 10:30am

Event location:

Dolphin Playhouse or by Zoom

SB828 Voting Rights

Submitted by Winnetka-Northfield-Kenilworth in February 2022.

Action Alerts

Advocating for Senate Bill 828, which would end felony disenfranchisement in Illinois and allow people in prison the opportunity to vote!

Submitted by Alachua County in February 2022.

Blog Post

Dear Members,
Black History Month takes on a special significance this year as we are monitoring and opposing many bills that would limit access to voting as well as the opportunity to impact the vote in many states. Florida is one – League has repeatedly expressed concerns with minority representation and inadequate functional analyses on protected districts and areas of population growth across the state. Be sure to read the article below on redistricting and act.

Submitted by Rhode Island in February 2022.

Action Alerts

The Let RI Vote bill in the Senate (S2007) is being heard in the State Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday (2/14). The Senate is holding committee hearings virtually at this time.

Submitted by South Carolina in February 2022.

Action Alerts

We need your voice by Wednesday, February 9, when the House Election Laws Subcommittee takes up a very important early and absentee voting bill. The bill does something that we have long needed, creating a no-excuse early voting period. However, it also does things that are threats to voter access and reasonable election administration. We hope everyone will provide personal testimony at the hearing or in writing. The League's testimony:

2/9/2022 House Testimony: H.4919 Absentee & Early Voting

Submitted by Rhode Island in February 2022.

Blog Post

How Citizen's United Will Affect the 2022 Midterms
LWVUS Blog / Last Updated: January 21, 2022
By: Lilly McGee

Empowering Voters. Defending Democracy.

Voting Rights

Voting Rights

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Policy of the LWV of Syracuse

Action Alert: Election Bills 2022

LWVUS March 4, 2022

The Women of Bloody Sunday

Sign Up to Testify on Absentee Ballot Bills before GAE Committee

Plans for the new Coos Bay Library.

SB828 Voting Rights

President's Message, February 2022

Support Let RI Vote - Senate (S2007)

Feb. 9: H.4919 Absentee and Early Voting

How Citizen's United Will Affect the 2022 Midterms

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