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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Event Date: 
May 05 2020 06:00 pm to May 06 2020 05:45 pm
Event location: 

DC Vote - Facebook Live

DC Vote: Fighting for Equality Virtual Town Hall
Tuesday, May 5th 6:00pm-8:00pm
Online via Facebook

Poster with woman using ballot box, 1920s, large word VOTE at top
Public Statement

League Essay Contest - Due Feb. 16, 2020

Honoring the 100th Anniversary of Women's Suffrage

Event Date: 
Nov 15 2019 09:30 am to 11:30 am
Event location: 

Federal Courthouse

Voter Registration at Naturalization Ceremony

Celebrating 100 years, 19th Amendment
Research & Studies

Position

Download our current LWVDE Program document (with full state Position statements) here.
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News

Get the latest information on the Schools and Communities First Initiative, upcoming Voter Service opportunities, and our latest courageous woman, Marie W. Stewart!

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News

"The path to women’s suffrage was complicated, and sometimes ugly. History books tend mostly to credit the courage and tenacity of white women.

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