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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Virtual Lunch & Learn - Election Reform

Submitted by Washtenaw County in April 2021.

Event Date: 
04/30/2021 - 12:00pm to 1:30pm
Event location: 

Your computer, tablet or cell phone

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Sign the petition: Let RI Vote

Let RI Vote graphic with coalition partners

Submitted by Rhode Island in April 2021.

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Rhode Islanders were offered a choice of how to cast their ballot in 2020 and they responded in record numbers. We need to make those choices permanent so no eligible Rhode Islander is denied their right to vote.

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Reject Senate Bill 7!

Submitted by in March 2021.

Action Alerts

Please see this urgent ACTION ALERT from the League of Women Voters of Texas regarding Senate Bill 7 that adds barriers to how and when one can vote. 

 

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PLEASE SUPPORT VOTING REFORM IN RI

Let RI Vote graphic with coalition partners

Submitted by Rhode Island in March 2021.

Action Alerts

S516 and S569
2021-03-18 Senate Committee recommended measure be held for further study

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Let RI Vote!

Let RI Vote graphic with coalition partners

Submitted by Rhode Island in March 2021.

News

Activist Training Sessions cancelled due to conflict with House and Senate hearings

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Hot Topic! National Popular Vote Interstate Compact

Submitted by in March 2021.

Event Date: 
04/15/2021 - 12:00pm to 04/16/2021 - 11:45am
Join us for an always enlightening conversation with Kansas Rep. Boog Highberger, 46th District. He will be discussing the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact (and more!).
 
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Submit Testimony for March 10 Public Hearing

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Submitted by Connecticut in March 2021.

Action Alerts

The GAE Committee will be considering four crucial bills concerning Voting Rights of Incarcerated or Formerly Incarcerated Persons and Elections Administration next Wednesday. Please email your written testimony AND/OR sign up to testify in person. Deadline to sign up for live testimony is Tuesday March 9. Also: Thank your legislators if they supported Early Voting or No-Excuse Absentee Voting during the February 22 Public Hearing!

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LWV Fairfield County - Making Democracy Work: A Conversation with Denise W. Merrill, Secretary of the State

Denise Merrill CT Secretary of the State Official Headshot 2016

Submitted by Connecticut in March 2021.

Event Date: 
03/18/2021 - 1:00pm to 03/19/2021 - 12:45pm
Event location: 

Online

Join us for “Making Democracy Work: A Conversation with Denise W. Merrill, Secretary of the State,” a livestreamed virtual event in celebration of Women’s History Month and the growing number of women in public office. Secretary Merrill will speak on key election issues including protecting the vote, expanding democratic participation, and modernizing Connecticut’s systems.

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Issues Briefing 2021

Submitted by Aurora Area in February 2021.

Event Date: 
02/20/2021 - 9:00am to 12:45pm

ONE STEP AT A TIME: The Path to Real and Enduring Change

Get Briefed! Be prepared so you can make yourself heard.

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Issues Briefing 2021 - Day 2

Submitted by Aurora Area in January 2021.

Event Date: 
02/27/2021 - 9:00am to 12:45pm

ONE STEP AT A TIME: The Path to Real and Enduring Change

Get Briefed! Be prepared so you can make yourself heard.

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