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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GOP Requests US Supreme Court stay in Mail Ballot Case

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Submitted by Rhode Island in August 2020.

Public Statement

August 10, the Republican National Committee and the Rhode Island Republican Party sought a stay from the U.S.

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Federal Judge Orders Notice and Cure Process for Absentee Ballots in LWV North Carolina Case

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Submitted by North Carolina in August 2020.

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Over 100,000 Voters Will Be Protected in November with New Process

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Women Power the Vote Discussion Series: Defining the Next 100 Years, Facebook Event, August 17

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Submitted by The National Capital Area in August 2020.

Event Date: 
Aug 17 2020 01:00 pm to Aug 18 2020 12:45 pm
Event location: 

LWVUS Facebook Page

-Join the Conversation about the next 100 years!

 

One hour discussion with LWVUS President Deborah Turner and CEO Virginia Kase on what lies ahead for democracy in America.

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Vote-By-Mail

Mail Ballot Application

Submitted by Rhode Island in August 2020.

News

According to the Board of Elections it is NOT too soon to apply for mail ballots for the November election.

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100th Anniversary of Women's Suffrage

100th Anniversary of Women's Suffrage

Submitted by City of Riverside - SW Riverside County in August 2020.

Event Date: 
Aug 22 2020 11:00 am to Aug 23 2020 11:45 am
Event location: 

Zoom Online Webinar

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UNLADYLIKE 2020 - the changemakers a PBS series about women who made a difference

Submitted by Dearborn-Dearborn Heights in August 2020.

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Go to American Masters on PBS.org to find out about this fascinating episode and then look for the

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Lunch with the League: All You Need to Know About Voting by Absentee Ballot

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Submitted by Connecticut in July 2020.

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Watch the Facebook Live event recording with Laura Smits, VP of Voter Services, explaining all you need to know about absentee voting and answering questions from the audience. Contact voterservices [at] lwvct.org if you have any additional questions after viewing the presentation.

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Ask Congress to Fund Fair Accessible Elections

Submitted by Spokane Area in July 2020.

Action Alerts

Tell Congress to Invest in the Safety of Our Democracy

 

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Federal judge suspends witness, notary requirements for RI mail ballots

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Submitted by Rhode Island in July 2020.

Press Mention

The lawsuit filed by the American Civil Liberties Union, Campaign Legal Center, and law firm Fried Frank on behalf of voting rights advocacy groups — Common Cause Rhode Island and the League of Women Voters of Rhode Island — and 3 Rhode Islanders

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August 22, 2020: Deadline to register to vote in September 1 Primary!

Submitted by Boston in July 2020.

Event Date: 
Aug 22 2020 12:00 am to 11:45 pm
Event location: 

Boston City Hall

Please register to vote for the 9/1 preliminary election by August 22.  Click here to register now.

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