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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Bozeman - Freedom To Vote Act

image of words promoting Freedom to Vote Act

Submitted by Montana in November 2021.

Event Date: 
11/08/2021 - 11:45am
Event location: 

Zoom Meeting

The regular League Meeting on Monday, November 8th will be via Zoom.  League members Jan Benham, Pat Purvis and Rosanne Nash will talk abou the Freedom to Vote Act and provide an update on the redistricting maps process. 

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No More Excuses - LWVUS Voting Rights Rally, Nov. 17

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Submitted by The National Capital Area in November 2021.

Event Date: 
11/17/2021 - 9:30am
Event location: 

Lafayette Park

No More Excuses: Voting Rights Now! Join Us November 17.

 

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The League’s Efforts to Secure Voting Rights

Submitted by PASADENA AREA in October 2021.

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Encourage Our Senators to Keep the Senate’s Focus on Voting Rights

Time for Action

Submitted by Connecticut in October 2021.

Action Alerts

Write or call both Senator Blumenthal and Senator Murphy, thank them for their efforts so far, and tell them: "It doesn’t matter if we have bridges and budgets if our democracy fails: keep the Senate focused on the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act!"

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LWVC News - VerityIt! from LWV of Alameda

Image of a desk with laptop displaying "VerifyIt!"

Submitted by Orange Coast in October 2021.

News

Can you Spot Fake News? Could You Pass a Citizenship Test? Try Verify It!

 
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SOLD OUT - Invitation to Tea

Tea, Women's Right to Vote

Submitted by Rhode Island in September 2021.

Event Date: 
11/06/2021 - 1:00pm to 4:00pm
Event location: 

The Ocean House

Please join the LWV South County for Tea commemorating the Centennial (plus 1) of the Women's Right to Vote.  Tickets are $45.00 per person and can be purchased directly here:  www.lwvsc-high

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October 11: Dinner and Evening with Rich Vargo, Riley County Clerk (Joint meeting, LWVMRC and Manhattan Branch of the AAUW) (Option to join dinner in person. Mr. Vargo will be in person, a change from initial announcement) This will be available by Zoom

Submitted by Manhattan/Riley County in September 2021.

Event Date: 
10/11/2021 - 6:00pm
Event location: 

Meadowlark Event Center and by Zoom

(Event change, Mr. Vargo will join us in person at Meadowlark.) We are excited to announce an opportunity to learn about how the new Kansas voting laws will affect you in the upcoming election cycle. 

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March On for Voting Rights

March On for Voting Rights event logo

Submitted by Connecticut in August 2021.

Event Date: 
08/28/2021 - 10:00am
Event location: 

Virtual Event - Registration Required (or join in person)

In step with the national mobilization, March On for Voting Rights - CT is a virtual (and in-person) event, for those unable to attend one of the in-person demonstrations. The program will include a keynote address, panel discussion and audience Q&A, featuring state dignitaries. Register and a link to the program is provided below.

If you would like to attend an in-person event instead, the LWV Greater Hartford along with partner ROAR (Rapid, Organized, Action, Response), will be holding a rally in West Hartford, CT on:
Saturday August 28th from 10:30- 12pm
at the CT Veteran's Memorial (corner of Main Street & Farmington Avenue)

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The Voter Suppression Fight in Florida

Submitted by Alachua County in August 2021.

News

On, Tuesday, August 24, 2021, at 5:30 pm, the League of Women Voters of Volusia County is hosting former Leon County Supervisor of Elections, Ion Sancho, via Zoom. Mr.

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RIVAC Campaign Press Conference

RIVAC Campaign Press Conference

Submitted by Rhode Island in May 2021.

Event Date: 
05/12/2021 - 2:00pm to 05/13/2021 - 1:45pm
Event location: 

The Avenue Concept’s VOTE mural

The Rhode Island Voting Access Coalition, a group of grassroots organizations promoting the “Let RI Vote” campaign, will release the results of a statewide poll on potential reforms to Rhode Island’s election laws at a pre
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