Fighting Voter Suppression

Fighting Voter Suppression

We challenge all efforts and tactics that threaten our democracy and limit the ability of voters to exercise their right to vote.

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The Future of Absentee Voting in Connecticut

Submitted by Connecticut in December 2025.

Blog Post

Bridgeport Generation Now has been leading the effort to end the illegal practice of ballot harvesting in Bridgeport and to pass reforms to our state's absentee voting system to protect voters and enforce election laws. Watch the November 10 presentation to learn more about the current reality in Bridgeport and possible solutions to create a system of mail-in voting that puts the safety of voters and the integrity of our democracy first.

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League of Women Voters of North Carolina Returns to Federal Court to Defend Voter Access

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Submitted by North Carolina in October 2025.

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News- October 15, 2025

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Ins and Outs of Proposition 50

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This slide deck is designed to provide basic information about congressional districts, the selection process and purpose. The powerpoint also includes nonpartisan information regarding Proposition 50, including what it is and the ins and outs of the Proposition. The content was developed by the League of Women Voters of Stanislaus County and is based on the information provided in the Easy Voter Guide. The League hopes that this information will be useful to voters for the November 4th election.

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Unite and Rise 8.5

Unite and Rise 8.5 Initiative

Unite and Rise 8.5: Empowering Voters for Change

The League of Women Voters (LWV) is a nonpartisan organization dedicated to empowering voters and defending democracy. One of its key initiatives, Unite and Rise 8.5, is a powerful program aimed at strengthening civic engagement, increasing voter participation, and ensuring that all voices are heard in the democratic process.

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Voters Guide To Elections No. 2: Misinformation and Disinformaion

Submitted by The Cooperstown Area in March 2024.

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Learning To Identify Misinformation and Disinformation

By Patty MacLeish and Aviva Schneider

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THURSDAY WITH THE LEAGUE - PROTECTING OUR RIGHT TO VOTE

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Submitted by PASADENA AREA in September 2021.

Event Date: 
10/07/2021 - 10:00am to 11:30am
Event location: 

Virtual Meeting via Zoom

Many of us are concerned about the direction of laws that make voting more difficult. What are some of the forms of voter suppression that are visible today? 

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Keep Voting Safe and Accessible in Wisconsin

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Submitted by Wisconsin in April 2021.

Action Alerts

The Wisconsin State Legislature is moving very quickly on several bills that would make it more difficult for Wisconsinites to obtain an absentee ballot or vote.

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Louisiana v. Callais and Attacks on the VRA

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Submitted by Rhode Island in November 2025.

Blog Post

This past summer, voting rights advocates waited on the edge of their seats for the US Supreme Court’s decision in its most significant election law case of the October 2024 term,

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LWVNC Takes Stand in Landmark Case Protecting Young Voters' Rights

President of LWVNC Jennifer Rubin

Submitted by North Carolina in October 2025.

News

A federal judge in Winston-Salem will soon decide a voting rights case brought by the League of Women Voters of North Carolina, Democracy North Carolina, and the North Carolina Black Alliance.

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Redistricting: Where the League Stands

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Submitted by The Cooperstown Area in October 2025.

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On August 6, 2025, League of Women Voters of the United States CEO Celina Stewart, Esq., issued the following statement in response to states considering mid-cycle redistricting:

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