Voting Rights Laws

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.

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Protecting Free and Fair Elections

LWV Event Details for March 21, 2026

Submitted by Rhode Island in March 2026.

Event Date: 
03/21/2026 - 10:30am to 12:00pm
Event location: 

Maury Loontjens Memorial Library

League of Women Voters South County to Host “Find Your Civic Voice” Program on Protecting Free and Fair Elections
South County, RI

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Be in the Know

Be in the Know and learn about the SAVE Act and other proposed policy changes and legislation that may impact voting registration and voter access

Submitted by Solano County in March 2026.

Event Date: 
03/16/2026 - 6:00pm to 7:30pm
Event location: 

Zoom Meeting

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Community Leaders and Residents Unite to Shape the Future of Solano County

Shaping the Future of Solano County : A Collaborative Effort

Submitted by Solano County in March 2026.

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Shaping the Future of Solano Count

By Rami Muth

President League of Women Voters of Solano County

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Vote Riders Rides Again

Vote. on flag

Submitted by Orange Coast in January 2026.

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VoteRiders New Location

by Patty Santry

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IMPORTANT - Vote by Mail Forum from the Dupage County Clerk

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FROM THE DUPAGE COUNTY CLERKS OFFICE

DUPAGE COUNTY CLERK JEAN KACZMAREK INVITES PUBLIC TO A VOTE-BY-MAIL FORUM IN WHEATON ON JAN. 15th

 

WHEATON, IL: DuPage County Clerk Jean Kaczmarek invites the public to a Vote-by-Mail Forum on Thursday, Jan. 15th from 5:00-6:30 pm, at the County’s Auditorium, 421 County Farm Road, Wheaton. This event will give voters the opportunity to raise questions to the Clerk’s staff on the entire voting-by-mail process.

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Letter to the Editor: Thankful for the League

Submitted by South Carolina in December 2025.

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The Post & Courier

After taking his oath of office joyfully with 40 other new citizens, my husband was greeted warmly by a member of the League of Women Voters, who provided him with everything he needed to register to vote. With the challenges being hurled at US citizens, I have felt close to giving up. Thankfully the League of Women Voters does not. The group deserves our thanks.

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2025 A Year of Many Contrasts

2025 A Year in Review

Dear Supporters and Friends,

As we close out 2025, we reflect on a year filled with both challenges and triumphs. Despite facing a tumultuous year, we have made significant strides in our mission to promote democracy, voter education, and civic engagement in Solano County. Here’s a quick look at what we’ve accomplished, and the exciting future ahead.

Highlights of Our Year

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Commentary: LWV Charleston takes a stand for voter registration at naturalization ceremonies

Submitted by South Carolina in December 2025.

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The Post & Courier

The League of Women Voters Charleston Area and the national organization have a long-standing commitment to voter registration efforts at naturalization ceremonies. Their November lawsuit challenged an abrupt rule change that bans the League of Women Voters and other nonpartisan civic groups from registering new citizens at Immigration Services-hosted naturalization ceremonies. The complaint raises important legal claims related to the federal government’s failure to follow proper legal process and violations of our rights under the First Amendment.

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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.

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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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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.”

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