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.

100 BIRTHDAY OF THE 19TH AMENDMENT - WOMEN'S EQUALITY DAY

Submitted by Rhode Island in July 2020.

Event Date:

08/26/2020 - 12:00am to 11:45pm

Purple image Quote from LWVCT about ensuring safe fall elections

Submitted by Connecticut in July 2020.

Public Statement

The American Civil Liberties Union and ACLU of Connecticut filed a federal lawsuit seeking to make absentee mail-in voting available to every eligible voter during the COVID-19 pandemic. The lawsuit was filed on behalf of the Connecticut State Conference of NAACP Branches and the League of Women Voters of Connecticut, as well as an individual Connecticut resident.

Submitted by Rhode Island in July 2020.

Action Alerts

September 8 Primary Election: Applications for Mail-in Ballots

It is not certain that mail ballot applications will be sent to all registered voters for the Fall elections. But you can ensure you get one.

Submitted by Torrance Area in June 2020.

News

UPDATE: This stamp will be issued Wednesday, August 26th, in Seneca Falls, NY.

Submitted by Rhode Island in June 2020.

Public Statement

June 11, 2020

Submitted by Rhode Island in June 2020.

Blog Post

OUR TURN
Expand access to mail ballots this election year
By Jane W. Koster, John Marion and Steven Brown Providence Journal 5/11/2020

Submitted by Rhode Island in June 2020.

Blog Post

March 26, 2020
VOTING RIGHTS GROUPS URGE STEPS TO PROTECT PUBLIC'S RIGHT TO VOTE

The League of Women Voters of the United States believes that voting is a fundamental citizen right that must be guaranteed (LWVUS Position March 1982). Current issues are: Expanding Voter Access, Redistricting, Money in Politics, and Fighting Voter

First Tuesday: Join members and friends for information and discussion on a topic related to voting.

Submitted by Montgomery County, VA in June 2020.

Event Date:

01/05/2021 - 11:45am to 01/06/2021 - 12:45pm

Event location:

Zoom

January topic: National Popular Vote

Presenters and discussion leaders: Nancy Kolb and Ted Fuller

News Updates

Participate in local government. Your opinion matters! Fill out the budget survey for your views on the DuPage County Board budget. It's important for you to take the DuPage County budget survey for FY2021, which begins Dec. 1. Each year, the DuPage County Board asks residents to provide their thoughts pertaining to County programs and spending priorities. The information helps shape next year’s budget, determining spending levels for County’s various programs.

Empowering Voters. Defending Democracy.

Voting Rights

Voting Rights

100 BIRTHDAY OF THE 19TH AMENDMENT - WOMEN'S EQUALITY DAY

Groups File Federal Lawsuit Seeking to Expand Connecticut Absentee Voting in 2020 Elections Due to COVID-19

September 8 Primary Election: Applications for Mail-in Ballots

September 8 Primary Election: Applications for Mail-in Ballots

2019 Forever Stamp Commemorates the 19th Amendment: Women Vote (iSSUE DATE: 8.26.20)

The Safe and Healthy Voting in 2020 Act

Expand access to mail ballots this election year

TO PROTECT PUBLIC'S RIGHT TO VOTE

Voting Rights

First Tuesday: Join members and friends for information and discussion on a topic related to voting.

January topic: National Popular Vote

News Updates

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