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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LWVCCA President Suzanne Brock's Cape Cod Times 'Your Turn' article on Right to Vote, January 6
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LWVCCA President Suzanne Brock reflects on the horrific events of last January 6, and on our elected offficials action - or inaction - to those events, in a "Your Turn" article appeared in theCape Cod Times on January 8.

Democracy Stands Handwritten Sign with Capitol Building in the Background
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One year ago today, the world moved both in slow motion and hyperspeed all at once. I woke up, planning to watch the certification of the election for the first time in my life.

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The League of Women Voters of Connecticut strives every day to empower voters and defend democracy. We are proud to be nonpartisan, neither supporting nor opposing candidates or political parties, and always working on vital issues of concern to members and the public. Our 2022 Legislative Priorities include Protecting and Expanding Voters’ Rights and Access through Early Voting and No-Excuse Absentee Ballots, Campaign Finance Reform and protecting the Citizen's Election Program, Open Government, and Environment & Climate Action.

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LWV's CEO Virginia Kase Solomón takes a moment to review some of our most empowering moments from the past year in her latest blog, entitled "LWV's Achievements in 2021!" Link: http://salsa.wiredforchange.com/dia/track.jsp?v=2&c=suPbuZNDkgMMHwDdaw9L...

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Dear Members,
This is the last issue of the Voter for 2021. I wish we could say that our hard work this year has solved all problems. Sadly, that is not true, and we must jump into the 2022 year with renewed commitment and determination of empowering voters and defending democracy.

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Dear Members,
There are many important things happening that require your attention. It's time to gear up for the Legislative session. While the session begins January 2021, committee meetings are taking place now and being closely monitored by LWVFL. You should receive the Capitol Report from the LWVFL reporting on the various legislative committees. Please read these and take action as requested by LWVFL.

Redistricting

After the independent redistricting commission failed to agree on maps, the Supreme Court of Virginia appointed Special Masters to draw the maps. The maps were approved in January of 2022.

Tommy Doyle Supervisor of Elections
Event Date: 
Mar 05 2022 09:30 am
Event location: 

Virtual

Recording:  Voting & Elections, Implementation of New Election Laws, March 5, 2022

Speaker:  Tommy Doyle, Lee County Supervisor of Elections

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President Biden Must Act on Voting Rights

by Virgina Kase, LWVUS CEO

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Event Date: 
Dec 13 2021 12:00 pm
Event location: 

Union Square

LWVUS Plans March for Voting Rights, on Moral Mondays,

December 13, 2021, 12 Noon

 

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