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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Action Alerts

Twenty North Carolina counties were unable to reach unanimous agreement on their early voting plans for the 2026 General Election. Now, the State Board of Elections will decide.

League Social
Event Date: 
08/13/2026 - 5:00pm
Event location: 

Unitarian Universalist Congregation

Join us for an evening of connection, conversation, and community as we welcome new members and celebrate our shared passions.

2026Convention
News

LWVUS 2026 Convention Recap

Report to LWVRA Board

07-06-2026

LWVRA Virtual Delegate:  Pam Crowe

 

 

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Blog Post

The most recent Supreme Court term came to a close with monumental decisions in several cases.

Event Date: 
08/01/2026 - 1:00pm to 4:00pm
Event location: 

St. Paul's Lutheran Church

This event is the second part of an effort by a coalition of grassroots organizations (Engaged Defenders for Democracy and League of Women Voters) and unions to motivate and mobilize folks to do voter education, voter registration, and voter

Unite & Rise Voting Rights
Event Date: 
08/08/2026 - 12:00pm to 4:00pm
Event location: 

WestSide Bowl

On August 8, 2026, join the League of Women Voters, as we host a nationwide day of civic action in honor of the anniversary of the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
Steppin' Out 2026, Downtown Blacksburg, VA
Event Date: 
08/07/2026 - 10:00am to 08/08/2026 - 10:00pm
Event location: 

Downtown Blacksburg

LWV will host a booth at Blacksburg’s Steppin’ Out Festival, Aug 7 and 8, 2026. We expect to talk to voters about the November General Election and the three amendments on the ballot as well as register voters.

Protect the Right to Vote
News

As we celebrate the spirit of the Fourth of July, we are reminded that our nation's independence was built on the belief that people have both the right and the responsibility to shape their government.  Democracy is not a one-day celebration—it i

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