Utica-Rome Metropolitan Area

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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Breaking news header Census lawsuitClick here to read the motion.
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Recording of Forum with Congressman John Mannion

Public Statement

Celina Stewart, CEO of the League of Women Voters of the United States, issued the following statement in response to the passage of the SAVE (Safeguard American Voter Eligibility) Act in the US House of Representatives:

“Today is a dark day in politics. The passage of the SAVE Act in the US House is a direct attack on the fundamental right to vote and a dangerous step backward for our democracy.

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04/16/2025 - 6:00pm
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Zoom webinar

Join us as we discuss our next topic!
Democracy During Detention spotlights the thousands of eligible New Yorkers held in local jails who are routinely denied access to the ballot. This webinar will explore how the Democracy During Detention Act (S440/A2121) ensures that Boards of Elections—not incarcerated individuals—are responsible for guaranteeing access to registration and voting.

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05/06/2025 - 10:00am to 4:00pm
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Join the State League to let your voice be heard up at the Capitol this spring for Advocacy Day on May 6, 2025! This will be a full day event.

Public Statement

The League of Women Voters of the United States (LWVUS), the League of Women Voters of Florida (LWVFL), and the League of Women Voters of New York State (LWVNYS), represented by the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC), filed a motion to intervene in Louisiana v. U.S. Department of Commerce, a lawsuit seeking to exclude undocumented persons and holders of temporary visas from the census count used to allocate congressional seats and Electoral College votes. 

News

This op-ed originally appeared in Teen Vogue.

The SAVE Act would erect unnecessary barriers to register to vote for tens of millions of Americans. LWV CEO Celina Stewart explains, in Teen Vogue. 

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This block reviews the racist origins of the Electoral College and why it still hurts Black Americans and other communities of color to this day. 

Public Statement

A coalition of voting rights organizations filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia to challenge President Trump’s unlawful executive order on voting. 

Blog Post

Recent actions by President Donald Trump threaten today’s immigrant community. 

In moments like this, we must stand against hate and for our neighbors. LWV and the National Partnership for New Americans have identified a few ways you can defend America’s immigrant communities.

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HR 22, the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, will require that every eligible voter provide documentary proof of citizenship to register to vote even though voters in every state are already required to affirm or verify their citizenship status when registering and voting. 

Every eligible voter could be unnecessarily burdened by the SAVE Act at some point when they update or change their voter registration information. 

Congress must act to ensure that every eligible US citizen has the freedom to vote unimpeded by discriminatory rules rooted in fear and division.

Action Alert - League of Women Voters (Protestors with US flag)

Action Alerts

Just over one month into the current Administration, the President has issued a series of executive orders and directed actions that violate the law and Congress’ power. Congress must act now to restore the stability of our nation before it’s too late.

Urge your members of Congress to stand up for our democracy.

Public Statement

Notre Dame HS NJROTC cadet, Christopher Leon Brittingham has been selected as winner for this year's Students Inside Albany Conference.

Position

Impact on Issues is designed to help League members use LWVUS and public policy positions effectively at the national, state, local, and regional levels. The intention is to inspire Leagues to use national positions to act in their own communities.
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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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