Voting Rights Laws

We are at the forefront of the most important federal and state voting rights cases around the country. We actively oppose discriminatory voter photo ID laws, fight against attacks voter registration process and hold lawmakers accountable when they try to institute last-minute Election Day barriers. We work year-round to combat voter suppression through advocacy, grassroots organizing, legal action and public education.

Unite and Rise 8.5

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.

Dear League Members and Friends,

As we welcome the crisp air of autumn, I’m reminded of the importance of staying engaged and active in our communities, particularly as we approach another critical election season. It’s an exciting time for our League, as we continue to advance our mission to empower voters and defend democracy.

“Democracy is not a state. It is an act, and each generation must do its part.”— John Lewis, U.S. Congressman and Civil Rights Leader

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?

SC Supreme Court rules in favor of Statehouse Republicans on redistricting case

Submitted by South Carolina in September 2025.

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The Post & Courier

South Carolina’s highest court ruled in favor of Statehouse Republicans, saying it is a legislative right to draw congressional maps even as critics say Charleston’s seat in Congress was unfairly drawn to gerrymander. “Partisan gerrymandering is an attack on our most fundamental right as citizens, the right to vote,” said Lynn Teague, vice president at the League of Women Voters of South Carolina. “The people of our state should demand a constitution that protects them and leadership that respects their voices.”

Congressman wants to eliminate SC’s only Democratic district. Republicans say they have a plan.

Submitted by South Carolina in September 2025.

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The Post & Courier

A far-right faction of the S.C. Legislature says it will introduce legislation to redraw the lines to give the GOP near-guaranteed control of all of the state’s congressional seats instead of its current six. On paper, it seems simple to chop up, gut and eliminate South Carolina’s only Democratic-held — and Black majority — congressional seat.

For 95 years, South Carolina’s delegation was completely White when nearly half the state’s voters were not.Lynn Teague, co-president of the South Carolina League of Women Voters, acknowledged that Clyburn’s district “is very badly drawn so that CD-1 (Congressional District 1, held by Mace on the coast) could be gerrymandered. But that doesn't mean that CD-6 (held by Clyburn) is in itself an affront to the law or to ethics.”

Submitted by North Carolina in September 2025.

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September 8, 2025

DOJ seeks sensitive files, prompting privacy concerns

Submitted by South Carolina in August 2025.

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The Post & Courier

The U.S. Department of Justice is seeking personal information on 3.3 million South Carolinians without saying why it wants the data or how it plans to use it. The massive cache sought includes names, addresses, birthdates, driver’s license numbers and the last four digits of Social Security numbers — data that critics warn could be a goldmine for identity thieves or a major security risk if improperly stored or mishandled. Lynn Teague, vice president for issues and action with the League of Women Voters of South Carolina, said she was very concerned. “Anything that looks like a fishing expedition by people who may want to cast doubt on election integrity concerns us deeply.”

Voter Information

Submitted by New Orleans in July 2025.

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Importment voter information available here.

https://www.nonprofitvote.org/voting-in-your-state/louisiana/

The 60th anniversary of the 1965 Voting Rights Act

Submitted by Wisconsin in July 2025.

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Honoring the 60th Anniversary of the Voting Rights Act: Wisconsin Gathers to Celebrate and Protect Democracy

Submitted by Downers Grove-Woodridge-Lisle in July 2025.

Event Date:

07/17/2025 - 7:30pm to 9:00pm

Event location:

Dupage Township

Good Trouble Lives On is a national day of nonviolent action to respond to the attacks posed on our civil and human rights by the Trump administration and to remind them that in America, the power lies with the people.

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SC Supreme Court rules in favor of Statehouse Republicans on redistricting case

Congressman wants to eliminate SC’s only Democratic district. Republicans say they have a plan.

LWVNC President Jennifer Rubin Discusses the Negative Impact of Proposed Voting Law Changes with NC Newsline

DOJ seeks sensitive files, prompting privacy concerns

Voter Information

Honoring the 60th Anniversary of the Voting Rights Act: Wisconsin Gathers to Celebrate and Protect Democracy

Honoring the 60th Anniversary of the Voting Rights Act: Wisconsin Gathers to Celebrate and Protect Democracy

John Lewis: Good Trouble Lives On

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