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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LWVUS News August 22, 2022

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Submitted by Orange Coast in August 2022.

News

LWV, Missouri NAACP Sue Over Law Criminalizing Voter Engagement Efforts

by Shannon Augustus

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Ranked Choice Voting

Ranked Choice Voting

Submitted by Syracuse Metropolitan Area in August 2022.

Event Date: 
10/12/2022 - 6:00pm to 7:30pm
Event location: 

Dewitt/Jamesville Library

The public is invited to learn about Ranked Choice Voting. Following education session League members will hold a concensus on RCV.  You can also attend via Zoom. Info is below 

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Constitution Day 2022: Secure Elections vs. Voter Rights: Can We Have Both?

A red face and blue face with mouths in a shout facing each other with red and blue bullets coming from their side, words 'Fake News', 'Indoctrinate' and 'Election Fraud' on red bullets, words 'Social Justice', 'Misinformation' and 'Suppression' on blue.

Submitted by Torrance Area in August 2022.

Event Date: 
09/17/2022 - 10:00am
Event location: 

Lomita Library

 
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LyftUp Rides to the Polls

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Submitted by Alachua County in August 2022.

Action Alerts

LWVUS and Lyft have announced a partnership to provide access to transportation to the polls on Election Day. Through its LyftUp Voting Access Program, Lyft will offer free and discounted rides for the upcoming midterm elections.

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Redistricting: Can We Do it Better?

Submitted by Aurora Area in July 2022.

Event Date: 
09/20/2022 - 6:30pm
Event location: 

Santori Library

View the event recording HERE.

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Future of California Elections Conference, July 25, 2022

FOCE Graphic with words " Democracy for All " and " What's next for Building Equity in California Elections? "

Submitted by Orange Coast in July 2022.

Event Date: 
07/25/2022 - 8:00am to 6:30pm
Event location: 

Virtual Event and In-Person

Democracy for All: What's Next for Building Equity in California's Elections?

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ELECTION DAY - VOTE!

Go Vote Today!

Submitted by Wheaton, Illinois in June 2022.

Event Date: 
06/28/2022 - 6:00am to 7:00pm

The Primary Election is Tuesday, June 28.  Learn more about voting.

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Action Alert: Tell Legislators to reject the Governor's map!

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Submitted by Alachua County in April 2022.

Action Alerts

LWVFL Needs Our Help Now: 

Tell Legislators to reject the Governor's abuse of power and gerrymandered map!

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President's Message, April 2022

Headshot of Lynn Frazier

Submitted by Alachua County in April 2022.

Blog Post

Dear Members,
At the end of March, LWVFL announced some great news! Chief U.S. District Judge Mark Walker ruled that Florida’s Senate Bill 90 violates federal law, unconstitutionally impeding the right to vote for Floridians.

It is a busy time for our League. It is a busy time for our League. I hope you were able to attend our two virtual events earlier this month. It’s also time for our Annual Meeting on May 25th at 6:30 p.m., where we will pass the 2022-2023 Budget, Local Program, and elect officers.

The other good news is that League work is beginning to return to normal. Please stop by and say “hello”.

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Lobby Day to Support Voting Access

Let RI Vote coalition members 2022

Submitted by Rhode Island in April 2022.

Event Date: 
04/12/2022 - 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Event location: 

Rhode Island State House

Committee vote 5/10 for the Let RI Vote Act - H7100. The amended bill passed, consideration on the floor of the Rhode Island House of Representatives will be scheduled. Keep up the support! https://bit.ly/LRIVhouse
Companion bill S2007 Sub A passed on the Senate Floor 4/26.

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