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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Guest Editorial: Voting in Montana is Safe and Secure

Submitted by Montana in June 2025.

Public Statement

Voting in Montana is Safe and Secure

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First Tuesday Talk: National Popular Vote

First Tuesday Talk: National Popular Vote, June 3, 2025

Submitted by Montgomery County, VA in June 2025.

Event Date: 
06/03/2025 - 11:45am
Event location: 

Zoom

Our First Tuesday Talk on June 3, 2025 was held over Zoom to hear about the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact. We did not record the meeting, but here is our report for those who were unable to attend.

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Will the SAVE Act Impact Your Ability to Vote?

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Submitted by Rhode Island in May 2025.

Research & Studies

The LWVUS is preparing for the possible passage of the SAVE Act (Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act) in the Sen

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LWV Positon on the SAVE Act

Submitted by Williamson County in May 2025.

Position

The League of Women Voters is studying the SAVE Act, a bill before the US Senate to amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 by requiring proof of US citizenship to register an individual to vote in elections for Federal office, and for other purposes.
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Take Action: Urge Governor Lamont to support HB 7229 to ensure ballot access to eligible voters in state custody

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Submitted by Connecticut in May 2025.

Action Alerts

Ensure all voices are heard at the ballot box. Tell the Governor to support HB 7229 to provide absentee ballot applications to eligible voters in state custody.

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Take Action: Tell Our Legislators to Fully Fund the Connecticut Voting Rights Act

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Submitted by Connecticut in May 2025.

Action Alerts

Before Friday, urge your legislators to do everything they can to ensure that the Connecticut Voting Rights Act (CTVRA) stays in the budget. The CTVRA is the nation’s most comprehensive state-level voting rights act. Yet, Connecticut voters face persistent barriers to equal participation for voters of color and people whose first language isn’t English. To remain the national leader and implement the CTVRA, Connecticut must adequately fund its protections in the 2025 biennial budget.

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South Carolina DMV updates policies for voter registration following legal threat

Submitted by South Carolina in April 2025.

Press Mention

The Post & Courier

The South Carolina DMV, according to the law, did provide eligible applicants with the information and forms they needed to register to vote. They just never processed them, nor did they inform prospective voters their customer service software had no way to process their requests at the time of filing. After one suit and threat of another by , the ACLU and the League of Women Voters, the DMV responded they had now fixed the problem.

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Feb. 19 Meeting Summary

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Meeting Summary for Feb. 19th, 2025

Feb 19, 2025, 12:30 PM Central Time (US and Canada). Mr. Dash is not a lawyer, and his presentation should not be considered legal advice. Additionally, his presentation is intended for the League of Women Voters and those in attendance at the Zoom meeting and should not be distributed to the media.

Quick recap

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