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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UNOFFICIAL ONEIDA COUNTY RESULTS

 

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League of Women Voters Celebrates Historic Voter Participation in 2026 Midterms

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in November 2026.

Public Statement

With most election results now known, one thing is clear: Americans turned out in extraordinary numbers to vote in the 2026 midterm elections. According to preliminary estimates from the University of Florida’s Election Lab, approximately 124.3 million Americans cast their ballots, up from approximately 112 million in 2022. 

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League of Women Voters Reaffirms Democracy Belongs to the People as Americans Defy Election Chaos

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in November 2026.

Public Statement

League of Women Voters responds to the 2026 midterm elections, highlighting strong voter turnout, voting rights, and the fight to protect democracy.

 

 

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What is the Notice and Cure Process for Absentee and Mail-In Voting?

Submitted by Utica-Rome Metropolitan Area in November 2026.

Blog Post

To ensure all mail-in ballots are counted, it’s important to have “notice and cure” processes. This blog will describe what those processes are, and why they’re important.

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Judge blocks Trump administration scheme to disenfranchise voters

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in November 2026.

Public Statement

A federal judge blocked the Trump administration from using flawed citizenship data to interfere with elections, marking a major victory for voters' rights.

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League of Women Voters of Alaska, Common Cause, ACLU Win Case to Protect Alaska’s Election Certification

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in November 2026.

Public Statement
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OPINION: Why I Bring My Kids to Vote with Me

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in October 2026.

News

Op-ed published by TIME by LWV's Jeanette Senecal

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Why Immigration is Central to Our Nation

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in October 2026.

Blog Post

Few things are more deeply woven into the story of the United States than immigration. Our multicultural population is one of the United States' greatest strengths.

Yet some current policies are pulling us away from that strength...and from the ideals our nation has long aspired to uphold.

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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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