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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72 Years in the Making

LWVVC League President

Submitted by Volusia County in October 2024.

News

On October 16, 2024, LWVVC President, Nicki Junkins, was the guest speaker at the Victoria Gardens Woman’s Club luncheon in DeLand. Her topic was The Fight for Woman’s Suffrage.

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Lawsuit Challenges Recent Voter Roll Purges in Virginia Preventing Eligible US Citizens from Voting

Submitted by Virginia in October 2024.

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Lawsuit Challenges Recent Voter Roll Purges in Virginia Preventing Eligible US Citizens from Vo

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VOICES and VOTES: A Musical Cabaret Celebration

Voices and Votes fundraiser

Submitted by Rhode Island in July 2024.

Event Date: 
08/23/2024 - 6:00pm
Event location: 

The United Theater

The League of Women Voters South County is thrilled to present "VOICES and VOTES: A Musical Cabaret Celebration of Women's Equality Day".

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Postcard Signing Party at Bethune Cookman University

Postcard signing party at Bethune Cookman University

Submitted by Volusia County in July 2024.

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On July 2, 2024, the LWVVC Voter Service Team partnered with the Gamma Mu Omega Chapter, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority to hold a postcard signing party at Bethune Cookman University.

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LWVEUP Hosts Informational Forum on Election Security & Integrity

LWVEUP forum panelists Dana Nessel, Aghogho Edevbie, Allison Youngs, and John Petkus

Submitted by Eastern Upper Peninsula in June 2024.

News

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and Deputy Secretary of State Aghogho Edevbie participated in an informational forum on Election Security & Integrity in Sault Ste Marie.

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Protecting the Rights of Voters with Disabilities

Submitted by Rhode Island in May 2024.

Blog Post

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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Absentee Voting for Overseas Citizens

Submitted by Rhode Island in May 2024.

Blog Post

Whether they’re in the military, studying abroad, or permanently living overseas, all US citizens living abroad who are eligible to vote can still cast their ballots.

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LWVMI ACTION ALERT - Support the National Popular Vote

National Polular Vote

Submitted by Berrien & Cass Counties in April 2024.

Action Alerts

The National Popular Vote(NPV) guarantees that the electoral college and the presidency will be won by the candidate who wins the most popular votes in all 50 states and DC. When enacted, NPV will apply the concept of “one person, one vote” to our presidential elections, making every voter politically relevant in every presidential election for the first time. LWVMI supports House Bill 4156 and Senate Bill 126, which would add Michigan’s 15 electoral votes to a growing number of states supporting National Popular Vote.

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Easy Fair Districts Petition Signing

Poster for event

Submitted by Lorain County in April 2024.

Event Date: 
05/05/2024 - 11:00am to 1:30pm
Event location: 

West Recreation Park

Easy Fair Districts Petition Signing

Stay in your car and we'll bring the petition to you.

Help end gerrymandering in Ohio.

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Important Changes for the 2024 Elections

2024 Elections Banner

Submitted by Connecticut in January 2024.

Blog Post

Thanks to the hard work of our leaders, members, voting rights allies around the state, and state legislators, there's a lot to look forward to this year: Early voting, the most comprehensive voting rights act in the country, a new presidential primary date, and a statewide referendum on absentee voting.

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