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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News

Texas Civic Groups File Lawsuit Against State of Texas Over Anti-Voter Bill, SB1

Rank Your Beer
Event Date: 
Sep 20 2021 06:00 pm to 09:00 pm
Event location: 

Pollyanna Brewing Company

Join the League for our Fall Membership Kickoff and learn how Ranked Choice Voting works in a unique and fun way! Your admission price of $25 includes one flight of 4 beer choices and appetizers. We'll be voting on our favorite!

White House Voting Rights

Action Alerts

The Biden Administration holds substantial power and influence, and it’s urgent they use the full weight of the office to take a stand voting rights. It is time for the White House to step forward and champion our freedom to vote in actions as well as words.

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Event Date: 
Aug 24 2021 12:00 pm
Event location: 

Lafayette Square Park

On Tuesday, August 24, 12 pm ET, we will rally and protest in front of the White House calling on President Biden to do what it takes to compel Congress to pass voting rights legislation NOW.

Exhibit Poster, Women’s Votes, Voters’ Voices: Over 100 Years of Challenges
Event Date: 
Aug 21 2021 10:00 am to Sep 21 2021 08:00 pm
Event location: 

Step Up Gallery at Mesa Public Library

You may have heard of Susan B. Anthony, but have you heard of Nina Otero-Warren or Alice Paul? They, too, were prominent suffragists who fought for women's right to vote.

Time for Action

Action Alerts

At this critical moment in our nation’s history, as the freedom to vote remains under threat, we need pro-voter legislation more than ever! Tell your representatives to vote yes on the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act and live up to the full promise of American democracy.

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Blog Post

Dear Members,

There is a lot going on as we move through these dog days of summer.

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Event Date: 
Aug 28 2021 10:00 am
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)

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.

Toni Zimmer, LWVUS Board member
News

The Providence League will resume their (5th) Annual Tea Monday, September 20, at BlithewoldToni Zimmer, a member of the LWVUS Board of Directors and LWVEF Board of Trustees will be our guest s

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