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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What is the SAVE ACT?

Use These SAVE Act Talking Points to Prepare your letter to your Rpresentative and Senators.

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    All vote-by-mail requests expired on December 31, 2024. All voters who want to vote-by-mail must submit a new request. No voter’s Vote-by-Mail ballot status rolls over into the 2025 & 2026 Election Cycles.

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    Shall the five members of the board of county commissioners of Alachua County, Florida, be elected by all electors within the county at large? League of Women Voters Recommendation: Vote YES, even as the referendum is challenged in court. Learn why....

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    Voter Registration Scam Alert

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    The LWVAC supports at large voting of commissioners because, in Alachua County, it promotes racial justice. It is also associated with gender equity, contributes to a cohesive governing body with a county-wide focus and avoids the risks and potential conflict of gerrymandering. Here’s what you need to know about the LWVAC’s stance supporting at-large Alachua County commissioners...

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    Read about Section 208 of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 (VRA), which requires that states allow people with disabilities to receive assistance in the voti

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    11/13/2023 - 7:00pm to 8:00pm
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    The Voting Rights Act became law more than 50 years ago. Join us to discuss its relevance in protecting one of the most fundamental rights in our democracy.

    In partnership with the Wheaton Public Library.

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    What’s So Bad About Voter ID Laws?”

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