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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OK State Election Board Urges Voters to Respond to Address Confirmation Notice

Submitted by Norman in July 2019.

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"This past spring, more than 181,000 Address Confirmation Notices were mailed to certain Oklahoma voters, as required by law. Nearly two months later, more than 134,000 notices remain outstanding, state election officials said today.

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The Brighton Report: Engaging Voters

Submitted by Manhattan/Riley County in July 2019.

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Q&A: Erin Grunze says there's more work to be done as League of Women Voters celebrates 100 years

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Submitted by Wisconsin in July 2019.

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LWVWI executive director, Erin Grunze, recently sat down with Briana Reilly, state politics reporter for The Cap Times, to discuss the  League of Women Voters as we approach our Centennial Anniversary.
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August LWV Diablo Valley Monthly Action Committee Meeting

League members at local rally

Submitted by Diablo Valley in July 2019.

Event Date: 
08/03/2019 - 10:00am to 08/04/2019 - 11:45am
Event location: 

LWV Diablo Valley office

The next meeting of Action/Advocacy is from 10 AM – noon on August 3, 2019, at the League Office, 500 St. Mary’s Road. Do join us, and, even if you can’t attend that meeting, please fill out this Doodle Poll: https://doodle.com/poll/zrqxm7vztnydzmn9, which asks when would be a good time for you to attend Action/Advocacy Meetings.

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Submitted by Demo Local in July 2019.

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Submitted by Demo Local in July 2019.

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Study/Concurrence/Consensus

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Study 

Study is the process of formally investigating and discussing a body of facts (including policy implications) whether supporting or contravening a working hypothesis, leading to or including a statement of position.

A study can be part of any League’s “Program,” can take place at the local, state or national level, and is usually designed to provide the League with a basis for future political action. The two basic types of League studies are Concurrence and Consensus.

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July LWV Diablo Valley Monthly Action Committee Meeting

League members at local rally

Submitted by Diablo Valley in June 2019.

Event Date: 
07/13/2019 - 10:00am to 07/14/2019 - 11:45am
Event location: 

LWV Diablo Valley office

Note the change to second Saturday this month! This is our monthly advocacy planning meeting. Discussion may include local actions in support of positions from any level of the League, as well as updates on current priority issues

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It's Time to Restore the Vote

Restore the Voting Rights Amendment

Submitted by Wisconsin in June 2019.

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June 25th marks six years since the U.S. Supreme Court’s Shelby County v. Holder decision which overturned essential provisions of the VRA which has led to countless attacks on the voting rights of Americans.

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