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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President's Message, December 2021

Headshot of Lynn Frazier

Submitted by Alachua County in January 2022.

Blog Post

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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President's Message, November 2021

Headshot of Lynn Frazier

Submitted by Alachua County in January 2022.

Blog Post

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.

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New Voter Districts

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.

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Voting & Elections, Implementation of New Election Laws

Tommy Doyle Supervisor of Elections

Submitted by Lee County in December 2021.

Event Date: 
03/05/2022 - 9:30am
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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LWVUS Article: Voting Rights Must be a Priority for this White House

Photo of Virginia Kase, LWVUS CEO

Submitted by Orange Coast in December 2021.

News

President Biden Must Act on Voting Rights

by Virgina Kase, LWVUS CEO

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Moral Mondays, March for Voting Rights, December 13

LWV Logo

Submitted by The National Capital Area in December 2021.

Event Date: 
12/13/2021 - 12:00pm
Event location: 

Union Square

LWVUS Plans March for Voting Rights, on Moral Mondays,

December 13, 2021, 12 Noon

 

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LWVUS Blog November 30, 2021

NativeAmerican WomenWalking

Submitted by Orange Coast in December 2021.

News

How Native American Women Inspired the Women’s Suffrage Movement

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October Thursday with the League Recap

Submitted by PASADENA AREA in November 2021.

News

Protecting Our Voting Rights

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LWVUS November 17, 2021

Texan Longhorn

Submitted by Orange Coast in November 2021.

News

LWV of Texas Joins Partners to File Federal Lawsuit to Block Racially Discriminatory Redistricting

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Urge Sen. Peters to Hold a Markup of DC Statehood Bill and Pass It Out of Committee

Advocacy

Submitted by Dearborn-Dearborn Heights in November 2021.

Action Alerts

Sen. Peters chairs the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee which held a hearing on S51 in June - the first Senate hearing on statehood for District of Columbia since 2014.

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