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.

Final Hours to Pass Voter Protection Bills - SB 471 and SB 431

Submitted by Connecticut in May 2022.

Action Alerts

We are in the final hours of the legislative session and to all who already called or emailed your Senator --thank you! We are now shifting our focus to Senate Leadership. Join us to urge Senators Looney and Duff to call these bills for a vote before the end of the session!

Submitted by Connecticut in May 2022.

Action Alerts

Legislators only have until this Wednesday to pass two vital voter protection bills. You may have called Senate President Looney recently--thank you! Can you help us push these bills over the finish line by making a call right after you read this alert?

portrait image of John Lewis with quote about voting as most powerful nonviolent tool

Submitted by Connecticut in April 2022.

Action Alerts

Call State Senate President Pro Tempore Martin Looney at 860-240-8638. Connecticut voters deserve the absolute best version of democracy. Urge Senator Looney to pass SB 431 that will Ban Foreign Spending on State Ballot Measures--and SB 471 to enact a Connecticut Voting Rights Act!

Submitted by Alachua County in April 2022.

Action Alerts

LWVFL Needs Our Help Now:

Tell Legislators to reject the Governor's abuse of power and gerrymandered map!

Submitted by Rhode Island in April 2022.

Event Date:

04/12/2022 - 2:00pm to 4:00pm

Event location:

Rhode Island State House

Committee vote 5/10 for the Let RI Vote Act - H7100. The amended bill passed, consideration on the floor of the Rhode Island House of Representatives will be scheduled. Keep up the support! https://bit.ly/LRIVhouse
Companion bill S2007 Sub A passed on the Senate Floor 4/26.

Submitted by Connecticut in April 2022.

Action Alerts

Protecting the integrity of our electoral processes is the most basic of the League’s priorities. To this end, protection against foreign interference in any aspect of our elections is critical. Tell committee leaders that you want them to bring RSB 431 to a vote, then urge your legislators to support the measure when it comes to the floor this month. The Legislative session ends in less than 30 days.

Submitted by Connecticut in March 2022.

Action Alerts

Connecticut needs our own state-level Voting Rights Act because federal courts have drastically weakened the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965. In 2020, the Center for Public Integrity observed that Connecticut voters still face some of the biggest obstacles outside of southern states. Sign up by Thursday March 24 at 3PM to testify for the virtual public hearing to support SB 471 and two other bills that will protect and expand access to the ballot.

Submitted by Connecticut in March 2022.

Event Date:

03/31/2022 - 6:30pm

Event location:

Zoom

Learn about Ranked Choice Voting and the citizen led movement to bring this must-have election reform to our state. Jonathan Perloe of Voter Choice CT will lead an educational forum that will begin with an overview of our current “plurality voting” system, then explain how Ranked Choice Voting (RCV) works and why it gives voters a better way to express their preferences and produces more representative election outcomes.

Ranked Choice Voting

Submitted by Syracuse Metropolitan Area in March 2022.

Event Date:

05/04/2022 - 12:00am to 1:30pm

Topic: Ranked Choice Voting (additional info below)

Submitted by Rhode Island in February 2022.

Action Alerts

The Let RI Vote bill in the Senate (S2007) is being heard in the State Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday (2/14). The Senate is holding committee hearings virtually at this time.

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Voting Rights Laws

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Final Hours to Pass Voter Protection Bills - SB 471 and SB 431

Last Push to Pass Two Voter Protection Bills - SB 471 and SB 431

Call to Protect Voting Rights - Pass Senate Bills 431 and 471!

Action Alert: Tell Legislators to reject the Governor's map!

LWVFL Needs Our Help Now:

Tell Legislators to reject the Governor's abuse of power and gerrymandered map!

Lobby Day to Support Voting Access

Let’s ensure our elections are clean and free from outside interference!

Sign Up to Testify on Key Voting Rights Bills before the GAE Committee

Ranked Choice Voting with LWV Windsor and Jonathan Perloe of Voter Choice CT

Ranked Choice Voting

Support Let RI Vote - Senate (S2007)

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