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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Federal Judge Orders Notice and Cure Process for Absentee Ballots in LWV North Carolina Case

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Submitted by North Carolina in August 2020.

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Over 100,000 Voters Will Be Protected in November with New Process

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Women Power the Vote Discussion Series: Defining the Next 100 Years, Facebook Event, August 17

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Submitted by The National Capital Area in August 2020.

Event Date: 
08/17/2020 - 1:00pm to 08/18/2020 - 12:45pm
Event location: 

LWVUS Facebook Page

-Join the Conversation about the next 100 years!

 

One hour discussion with LWVUS President Deborah Turner and CEO Virginia Kase on what lies ahead for democracy in America.

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Mail Ballot Application

Submitted by Rhode Island in August 2020.

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According to the Board of Elections it is NOT too soon to apply for mail ballots for the November election.

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100th Anniversary of Women's Suffrage

100th Anniversary of Women's Suffrage

Submitted by City of Riverside - SW Riverside County in August 2020.

Event Date: 
08/22/2020 - 11:00am to 08/23/2020 - 11:45am
Event location: 

Zoom Online Webinar

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UNLADYLIKE 2020 - the changemakers a PBS series about women who made a difference

Submitted by Dearborn-Dearborn Heights in August 2020.

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Go to American Masters on PBS.org to find out about this fascinating episode and then look for the

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Lunch with the League: All You Need to Know About Voting by Absentee Ballot

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Submitted by Connecticut in July 2020.

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Watch the Facebook Live event recording with Laura Smits, VP of Voter Services, explaining all you need to know about absentee voting and answering questions from the audience. Contact voterservices [at] lwvct.org if you have any additional questions after viewing the presentation.

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Ask Congress to Fund Fair Accessible Elections

Submitted by Spokane Area in July 2020.

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Tell Congress to Invest in the Safety of Our Democracy

 

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Federal judge suspends witness, notary requirements for RI mail ballots

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Submitted by Rhode Island in July 2020.

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The lawsuit filed by the American Civil Liberties Union, Campaign Legal Center, and law firm Fried Frank on behalf of voting rights advocacy groups — Common Cause Rhode Island and the League of Women Voters of Rhode Island — and 3 Rhode Islanders

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August 22, 2020: Deadline to register to vote in September 1 Primary!

Submitted by Boston in July 2020.

Event Date: 
08/22/2020 - 12:00am to 11:45pm
Event location: 

Boston City Hall

Please register to vote for the 9/1 preliminary election by August 22.  Click here to register now.

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Lunch with the League: All You Need to Know about Voting by Absentee Ballot

Submitted by Connecticut in July 2020.

Event Date: 
07/31/2020 - 12:00pm to 08/01/2020 - 12:45pm
Event location: 

Facebook Live

Join us on Friday on Facebook Live for a discussion over lunch covering everything you need to know about voting absentee in Connecticut.

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