Utica-Rome Metropolitan Area

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Utica-Rome Metropolitan Area

The League of Women Voters of the United States encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy.

The League is proud to be nonpartisan, neither supporting nor opposing candidates or political parties at any level of government, but always working on vital issues of concern to members and the public.

The League of Women Voters of Utica-Rome Metro Area serves the people of Utica, Rome, Herkimer and the surrounding areas of Upstate NY.    

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Dianna Wynn President of the League of Women Voters at the No Kings rally in Durham North Carolina March 28

VICTORY: Missouri Supreme Court Blocks Anti-Voter Provisions Targeting Nonpartisan Civic Engagement Groups

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in March 2026.

Public Statement
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The New Moneyed Interests: Crypto and A.I.

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in March 2026.

News

Column published by The New York Times 

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A Serious Senate Debate About an Unserious Bill

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in March 2026.

News

Article published by The Atlantic 

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Judge Allows Discriminatory Law Largely Impacting Youth Voters

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in March 2026.

Public Statement

Despite clear evidence of harm to young voters, a federal judge declined to block North Carolina’s Senate Bill 747 (SB 747), which makes it easier for lawful ballots cast during early voting to be thrown out through no fault of the voter.

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League Environmental Priorities for 2026 Legislative Session

Submitted by Utica-Rome Metropolitan Area in March 2026.

Public Statement

March 13, 2026 

Senator Peter Harckham, Chair 

NY Senate Environmental Committee    

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“Democracy Does Not Rise on Its Own. It Rises When People Rise”: Celina Stewart at AAFSW Program

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in March 2026.

News

Article published by Diplomatic Watch

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The Power of Coalitions

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in March 2026.

Blog Post

Coalitions hold the power to propel our democracy forward. In this time of chaos for our democracy, it’s imperative to focus on what brings us together instead of what divides us. Though these times feel destructive to the wellbeing of our democracy, there are ways to fight alongside one another for a shared sense of a better future.  

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Get Involved - Volunteer Opportunities in the League

Submitted by Utica-Rome Metropolitan Area in March 2023.

Blog Post

Learn more about the League by joining and volunteering.
- Voter Services
- Observer Corps
- Vote411
- Membership
- Program
- Website/Social Media

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Video Instructions for New Voters in NYS

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Short videos that our members made that will assist new or interested citizens in navigating the voting process, from obtaining a registration form, early voting and including voting absentee. 

On May 4, 2021 the governor signed legislation that allows anyone on parole to vote in all elections. The final video is addressed to all parolees.

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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

LWV is an organization fully committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in principle and in practice. There shall be no barriers to full participation in this organization on any basis.

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