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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100 BIRTHDAY OF THE 19TH AMENDMENT - WOMEN'S EQUALITY DAY

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Submitted by Rhode Island in July 2020.

Event Date: 
Aug 26 2020 12:00 am to 11:45 pm
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Voting Rights

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The League of Women Voters of the United States believes that voting is a fundamental citizen right that must be guaranteed (LWVUS Position March 1982). Current issues are: Expanding Voter Access, Redistricting, Money in Politics, and Fighting Voter

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News Updates

Participate in local government.  Your opinion matters!  Fill out the budget survey for your views on the DuPage County Board budget.  It's important for you to take the DuPage County budget survey for FY2021, which begins Dec. 1. Each year, the DuPage County Board asks residents to provide their thoughts pertaining to County programs and spending priorities. The information helps shape next year’s budget,  determining spending levels for County’s various programs.

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Voter Registration Training

Submitted by in June 2020.

Event Date: 
Jul 13 2020 06:00 pm to Jul 14 2020 07:45 pm
Event location: 

Online-Via Zoom

Voter Registration Training
For members of the public who want to learn how to help others register to vote
For more information or to RSVP, call the LWV office at 513-281-8683 or email hfountain [at] lwvcincinnati.org

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Free the Vote for Californians on Parole

Free the Vote Workshop at LWV of California Convention 2019

Submitted by Orange Coast in June 2020.

Action Alerts

Action Alert from the LWVC

Fight Systemic Racism - Free the Vote for Californians on Parole

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Voting in 2020 Election - Albany Law School Seminar Video

Voting in 2020 Election

Submitted by Utica-Rome Metropolitan Area in May 2020.

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The program featured four speakers with expertise in elections. Jennifer Wilson, deputy director for the League of Women Voters of New York, discussed the view from Albany.

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Voting and Elections

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VOTE411 is the League's on-line, non-partisan Voter Guide is available now for the August 8, 2023 election.  The only election in our service area is the Westland Mayoral Primary.  Five candidates are running, and the two with the highest vote totals will advance to the November election.  Check out VOTE411 to see non-partisan information about the candidates.. 

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March 17, 2020 Primary Election Phone Bank Information

 

 

County Boards of Elections

 

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[State LWV News] Feb. 2020

LWVHC 100th Anniversary Proclamation with Gov. David Ige

Submitted by Hawai'i County in February 2020.

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Centennial Proclamation Ceremony in Honolulu

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February League Day Recap

February League Day at City Hall

Submitted by PASADENA AREA in February 2020.

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Renee Chanon as Susan B. Anthony and Pasadena City Hall Rally

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