Voting Rights

Voting Rights

Voting is a fundamental right and all eligible voters should have the equal opportunity to exercise that right. We are dedicated to ensuring that our elections remain free, fair and accessible.

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Early Voting for Primary Begins

Submitted by HIGHLAND PARK-HIGHWOOD in February 2024.

Event Date: 
02/08/2024 - 9:00am to 03/01/2024 - 5:00pm
Event location: 

Lake County Main Courthouse Lobby

Early voting for the March 19th primary election begins February 8 - March 1 at the Lake County Courthouse main lobby.

 

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County-Wide Early Voting Opens

Submitted by HIGHLAND PARK-HIGHWOOD in February 2024.

Event Date: 
03/04/2024 - 9:00am to 03/18/2024 - 7:00pm

Early Voting Opens County Wide March 4!

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Introducing the Meet & Mobilize Collaborative Initiative

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Submitted by Alachua County in February 2024.

News

The Meet & Mobilize Collaborative Initiative was formed from the Meet & Mobilize event in January. The collaborative is made up of nonpartisan community organizations, including Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc. Delta Sigma Zeta Chapter, the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. Gainesville Alumnae Chapter, The Visionaires Club, The Links Inc. Gainesville Chapter, and LWV of Alachua County. The aim is to create meaningful partnerships as we enter the 2024 election season through education, engagement and empowerment. It is evident that our voices are more vital when we unite and collaborate; it is a testament to the power of collective action. Working together will strengthen and maintain our democracy and our community.

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LWVFL ACTION ALERT: End Uncertainty in the Electoral Process

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Submitted by Alachua County in February 2024.

Action Alerts

The League of Women Voters of Florida has played a significant role in crafting legislation (Senate Bill 904 & House Bill 1525) that avoids delays in determining voter eligibility. These sort of delays can lead to voter suppression or disenfranchisement if eligible individuals are not allowed to vote due to unresolved issues.

The clock is ticking and Senate Bill 904 & House Bill 1525 have yet to have a hearing. Tell legislative leadership to give these crucial pieces of voting rights legislation a hearing ASAP!

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Get Out the Vote (GOTV) Action Team Meeting

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Submitted by Alachua County in January 2024.

Event Date: 
02/12/2024 - 6:00pm
Event location: 

Janice's House

The GOTV Action Team will next meet at Janice's house to continue prioritizing and implementing ideas to get out the vote for the 2024 elections. info [at] lwv-alachua.org<

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Voter Services Meeting

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Submitted by Alachua County in January 2024.

Event Date: 
02/07/2024 - 6:30pm

Join us for our next meeting where we ramp up activities for the 2024 Election Season.  Contact Gwen Wagner or Diana Boxer at vote [at] lwv-alachua.org

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Urge Your Senator to Support the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act

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Submitted by Dearborn-Dearborn Heights in January 2024.

Action Alerts

Tell your Representatives to protect the freedom to vote and support the passage of the JRLVRAA.

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What you need to know as a California voter: Life Cycle of a Ballot

Submitted by Torrance Area in January 2024.

Event Date: 
01/31/2024 - 5:30pm to 6:30pm
Event location: 

Zoom

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Why We Are Suing over HB 340

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Submitted by Idaho in January 2024.

Public Statement

For the first time in its 75-year history, the League of Women Voters of Idaho is suing the State of Idaho.

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President's Message, January 2024

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Submitted by Alachua County in January 2024.

Blog Post

Dear Members,
Here’s hoping that you enjoyed the festive season in a gratifying manner. Closing out a year and stepping into the next gives us a chance to reconsider our values and priorities and how to live them. Happy New Year to each of you!

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