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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League of Women Voters Condemns Supreme Court Ruling Dismantling the Bedrock of the Civil Rights Movement

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Submitted by Rhode Island in May 2026.

Public Statement

WASHINGTON, DC - The League of Women Voters President Dianna Wynn and CEO Celina Stewart issued the following joint statement in response to the US Supreme Court’s 6-3 decision in Louisiana v.

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League of Women Voters of North Carolina Appeals Ruling Upholding Law Restricting Same-Day Registration for Youth Voters

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Submitted by North Carolina in April 2026.

Public Statement

WINSTON-SALEM —  Three voting rights organizations announced their appeal today of the recent federal court decision upholding restrictions to same-day registration in Senate Bill 747 (SB 747), which targeted the voices

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LWVNC Advocacy Day

LWVNC Advocacy Day

Submitted by North Carolina in April 2026.

Event Date: 
04/28/2026 - 9:00am to 1:00pm
Event location: 

North Carolina General Assembly Legislative Building

Advocacy Day 2026: Democracy in Action – Your Voice, Your Power

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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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Please Contact Your Senators and Tell Them to Oppose the SAVE America Act

SAVE Act

Submitted by South San Mateo County in March 2026.

Action Alerts

The SAVE America Act will come to the floor of the Senate next week, most likely on Tuesday, March 17 afternoon.

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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.

News

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

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Submitted by Orange Coast in January 2026.

News

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.

Press Mention

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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