Expanding Voter Access

Expanding Voter Access

We fight to increase voters’ access to the polls, including expanding early voting, automatic and online voter registration.

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Register to Vote at Wheaton Public Library

I'm Registered to Vote; Are You?

Submitted by Wheaton, Illinois in February 2021.

Event Date: 
Mar 14 2021 01:00 pm to Mar 15 2021 12:45 pm
Event location: 

Wheaton Public Library

The League of Women Voters of Wheaton is hosting an outdoor walk-up event at Wheaton Public Library on Saturday, March 14, from 1 pm to 3 p.m. to provide information about voting in the April 6, 2021, election.

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Register to Vote at Wheaton Public Library

Register to Vote

Submitted by Wheaton, Illinois in February 2021.

Event Date: 
Mar 14 2021 01:00 pm to Mar 15 2021 12:45 pm
Event location: 

Wheaton Public Library

The League of Women Voters of Wheaton is hosting an outdoor walk-up event at Wheaton Public Library on Sunday, March 14, from 1 to 3 p.m. to provide information about voting in the April 6, 2021, election.

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Register to Vote at West Chicago Public Library - CANCELED due to weather

I'm Registered to Vote; Are You?

Submitted by Wheaton, Illinois in February 2021.

Event Date: 
Mar 15 2021 02:00 pm to Mar 16 2021 01:45 pm
Event location: 

West Chicago Public Library

The League of Women Voters of Wheaton is hosting an outdoor walk-up event at West Chicago Public Library on Monday, March 15, from 2 to 6 p.m. to provide information about voting in the April 6, 2021, election.

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ELECTION DAY - VOTE!

Go Vote Today!

Submitted by Wheaton, Illinois in February 2021.

Event Date: 
Apr 06 2021 06:00 am to Apr 07 2021 05:45 am

The Municipal Election is Tuesday, April 6. Prepare to vote with our Video Voter Guide.

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Update: Poll Shows that the Majority of Connecticut Voters Support Early In-Person Voting and No-Excuse Absentee Ballot Access

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Submitted by Connecticut in February 2021.

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On Thursday, January 28, 2021, LWVCT President Carol Reimers spoke at the Press Briefing about Modernizing CT Elections with Secretary of the State, Denise Merrill. Secretary Merrill introduced the results of the poll commissioned by Secure Democracy, showing that a large majority of Connecticut voters support Early In-Person Voting (almost 80%) and No-Excuse Absentee Ballot Access (70%).

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Ask Your Legislators to Support Early Voting and No-Excuse Absentee Ballots

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Submitted by Connecticut in February 2021.

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We view protecting the right to vote and the opportunity to exercise that right as paramount for our representative democracy to survive and thrive. Due to the restrictive language in the State Constitution, we need to amend the State Constitution language in order to update our election laws. Contact your state legislators today and ask them to support Early Voting and No-Excuse Absentee Voting!

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Voter Service Report - January 4, 2020

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Submitted by Macon in January 2021.

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LWVCT's Legislative Priorities for 2021

2021 Legislative Priorities

Submitted by Connecticut in January 2021.

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The League of Women Voters of Connecticut strives every day to empower voters and defend democracy. We are proud to be nonpartisan, neither supporting nor opposing candidates or political parties, and always working on vital issues of concern to members and the public. Our 2021 Legislative Priorities include Early Voting and No-Excuse Absentee Ballots, a Fair and Transparent Redistricting Process, Campaign Finance Reform and protecting the Citizen's Election Program, and Environment & Climate .

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Ask your Legislators to support Early Voting and No-Excuse Absentee Ballots

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Submitted by Connecticut in December 2020.

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December 18, 2020
 
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2021 Advocacy 101 Workshop

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Submitted by Connecticut in December 2020.

Event Date: 
Jan 15 2021 10:00 am to Jan 16 2021 11:45 am
Event location: 

Online - Zoom

Interested in Early in-person Voting, No-excuse Absentee Ballots, Campaign Finance Reform, Fair and Transparent Redistricting, or just learning the basics of advocacy? You don't have to have all the expertise or all the time in the world! This year, it will be more accessible than ever, from the comfort of your home via Zoom. Registration deadline: 5PM Wednesday, January 13th.

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