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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Congress continues to introduce bills that would require voters to present documentary proof of citizenship (DPOC) to register and/or vote. Americans do not need MORE obstacles to vote. The SAVE Act and its iterations would create one more barrier to the voting process, as many eligible voters do not have easy access to the necessary documents. Tell Congress to oppose the SAVE Act suite of bills.

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The House is set to vote on the SAVE America Act this week, the new and expanded version of the 

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 for Lee County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC)

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Action Alerts

Congress continues to introduce bills that would require voters to present documentary proof of citizenship (DPOC) to register and/or vote, including the SAVE America Act, the Safeguard Voter Eligibility Act (SAVE Act), and the Make Elections Great Again Act (MEGA).

The SAVE Act would create one more barrier to the voting process, as many eligible voters do not have easy access to the necessary documents.

Tell Congress to reject anti-voter policies.

Event Date: 
01/18/2026 - 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Event location: 

Benicia Public Library

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Narragansett, RI — The League of Women Voters South County will host its Quarterly Meeting open to the public on Saturday, January 24, 2026, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Maury Loontjens Memorial Library, 25 Pier Marketplace, Narragansett.

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Event Date: 
01/24/2026 - 10:30am to 12:30pm
Event location: 

Maury Loontjens Memorial Library

Video: https://youtu.be/DpfyXU2mO58 - Courtesy of Steve Ahlquist YouTube Channel

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VoteRiders New Location

by Patty Santry

Drinks & Dialogue How to Fight Gerrymandering and Make Your Voice Matter
Event Date: 
01/20/2026 - 6:30pm to 8:00pm
Event location: 

Church Street Brewing Company

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