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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Challenges Women Faced in Gaining Voting Rights and Obstacles Potential Voters Have Today, by Philippa Fung

Submitted by Los Alamos in March 2020.

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What Were Challenges That Women Faced in Gaining Voting Rights? What Obstacles do Potential Voters Have Today?

By Philippa Fung

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Voting and Elections

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VOTE411 is the League's on-line, non-partisan Voter Guide is available now for the August 8, 2023 election.  The only election in our service area is the Westland Mayoral Primary.  Five candidates are running, and the two with the highest vote totals will advance to the November election.  Check out VOTE411 to see non-partisan information about the candidates.. 

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2020 CENSUS - Mai Thao

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Submitted by Tulare County in March 2020.

Event Date: 
Mar 17 2020 11:30 am
Event location: 

Left of Center Cafe

Mai Thao serves as the Central California Lead Regional Program Manager at the California Complete Count – Census 2020 Office.

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LWV of Pennsylvania and LWV of Greater Pittsburgh File Motion to Intervene in Voter Purge Case 

Submitted by in March 2020.

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LWV of Pennsylvania and LWV of Greater Pittsburgh File Motion to Intervene in Voter Purge Case 
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March 2020 Voter Newsletter

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Submitted by Diablo Valley in March 2020.

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There’s a lot happening early in March, but catch a breath because there’s more to do all month and beyond. It’s all in here. Don’t miss any of it!

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Voting and Elections

Submitted by Rhode Island in February 2020.

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VOTING RIGHTS IN THE UNITED STATES
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Voting and Elections - Voting Machines

Submitted by Rhode Island in February 2020.

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NEW VOTING MACHINES AND A NEW SYSTEM FOR RECORDING AND COUNTING VOTES
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Voting and Elections - Voting Procedures

Submitted by Rhode Island in February 2020.

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VOTING PROCEDURES IN RHODE ISLAND
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CANCELLED - Norwalk Woman Suffrage Centennial Symposium

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Submitted by Connecticut in February 2020.

Event Date: 
Mar 28 2020 02:00 pm to 03:30 pm
Event location: 

Mill Hill Historic Park

Join the Norwalk Historical Society and the League of Women Voters of Norwalk for a symposium in honor of the 100th anniversary of the 19th amendment and Women’s History Month!

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Vote By Mail

Submitted by Idaho in February 2020.

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The League of Women Voters of Idaho supports a vote by mail election system in Idaho that is secure, accurate, recountable, and accessible with particular focus on measures that address concerns about accessibility and security of voting by mail.
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