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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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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Let RI Vote Policy Week

Let RI Vote Policy Week graphic

Submitted by Rhode Island in April 2021.

News

Let RI Vote Policy Week will highlight specific policy features of the campaign to #LetRIvote First feature is MAIL BALLOTS!

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Register to Vote at Wheaton French Market

Voter registration at Wheaton French Market

Submitted by Wheaton, Illinois in April 2021.

Event Date: 
04/17/2021 - 8:00am to 04/18/2021 - 7:45am
Event location: 

Downtown Wheaton

We're back at the Wheaton French Market--this year in April!

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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.

News

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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